Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2574: Chapter 5269: Peer Review Passed

As for the Engraving Wisdom of Depth Three, the concept of shadow has really not been encountered till now.

Fu Qian, of course, wouldn’t miss this situation, and the explanations seemingly are just a few kinds—

For instance, as circumstances become more broken, that sort of calamity has already vanished.

Don’t forget that during the first encounter with the Brain Jellyfish, nothing shadow-like was seen.

And the current level of ruin is undoubtedly the closest to that.

Or like in Depth Two, when one’s status was being a shadow without realizing it, and from the reactions of those researchers, he deduced the rule of shadows and real people being mutually invisible.

So, it’s not impossible that the current state is so terrible that everyone has turned into shadows.

And because such a state is unperceivable to each other, everything remains as usual.

However, as it now seems, things might not be that simple.

At least at this moment, there has appeared again a confrontation of two states.

So much so that the mystery level of the ”Creator of Wisdom” has dramatically increased.

The appearance of shadows, could it also be related to the secret of ”beginning and end”?

”What do you think wisdom is?”

And the Creator of Wisdom, who accomplished this feat, at that moment, seemed truly calm and collected, like having thrown a cricket into a fighting bowl and ignored it, then turned to chat idly with Fu Qian.

”Wisdom is what is correct; the wrong completely does not belong.”

Unfortunately, the communication spirit was somewhat lacking; even before Fu Qian could respond, the Creator already asked and answered himself.

”I used to be like you, thinking that all efforts close to the answer fell within the domain of wisdom, but alas, I have never so clearly known as now, that it was merely the fool’s self-consolation... Only the correct is meaningful!”

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This fellow, isn’t your attitude of burning bridges after crossing them a bit too obvious?

The speech was forceful and full of emotion, indisputable, yet the meaning in the Creator’s words, to Fu Qian, seemed somewhat blatant.

Indeed, some people are quite extreme, disliking overly moderate expressions, believing that relative truth is not truth and such arguments go on endlessly.

But the reason for the odd perception largely stems from the recent interaction in Depth Two, witnessing this one’s pride in ”approaching the answer.”

Engraving Wisdom, chaotic as it may be, follows some rules as far as Fu Qian perceives, such as not easily altering a person’s character.

Thus, in comparison, this attitude of those ashore is somewhat glaring.

Of course, setting aside perception, there are still some interesting points in this statement, like the clear belief in the existence of ”absolute correctness” in this world.

”And, unfortunately, this world is error-ridden, even the transcendent that we have been seeking... and I will correct it.”

Sure enough, the Creator of Wisdom continues, casually expressing a grand wish, this time sounding more direct.

The mysteries of the Transcendent, pursued endlessly, essentially set up as fallacy?

These words are all too easily reminiscent of the recent scientific achievement, the ”Fruit and Sugar” theory.

Having found the ultimate answer to the origin and end, ascending to Wisdom Weaver, could this person also have discovered similar issues?

This could be considered peer recognition of scientific achievements, right?

Furthermore, most importantly, the other party even boasts of correcting errors.

”Are you saying that the bug you put in was the correct one?”

With internal admiration, Fu Qian finally seizes the opportunity to express his view, pointing a finger to the opposite of Ah Fei.

Perhaps the essence is intangible, but from a slight shadow, it’s discernible that there is likewise a figure wielding a giant sword.

And compared to Ah Fei’s shape, it is clearly more upright, just standing there like a sword unsheathed.

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Even more impressive than Professor Nepheli.

That one merely wishes to find mistakes, while you directly come to mend errors.

However, to be fair, having such ambition makes the self-proclaimed title of Wisdom Weaver surprisingly fitting.

The shadow contrasting sharply with Ah Fei, in Fu Qian’s view, seems like two sides of an object.

Completely unrecognizable, cursed and afflicted, driven mad to the point of self-abandonment.

At this moment, wherever Ah Fei might be thrown, he counts as a contaminant-like entity, further highlighting the shadow’s perfection.

Equally as a Divine Being, Jianxin remains unstained by any filth.

Combined with the Creator’s declarations, it indeed becomes easy to understand it as his way of correcting errors.

Perhaps unable to observe the form, appearing somewhat ethereal and unreal.

But don’t forget the relativity principle of shadows and real people; theoretically, for him to view Ah Fei is also formless.

Clang—

The next moment, a powerful collision seems to signify the equality of both sides.

The intent to kill is truly immense, with no provocation needed; after a mere moment of confrontation, the two are already locked in combat.

And the sound of the giant swords clashing further raises concerns about durability.

”Yes, but not something I put in, something he himself placed.”

At this time, regarding Fu Qian’s question, the Creator of Wisdom admits while beginning to speak in riddles.

”You will soon see.”

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Oh?

The latter sentence undeniably arouses a sense of anticipation, thoroughly establishing the unspoken agreement among everyone to refrain from intervening and to watch what unfolds.

Frankly, there’s some suspicion that the Creator of Wisdom uses this to restrain the Abandonment King to buy time for growth.

Fortunately, this coincides with the Tyrant’s established strategy, so Fu Qian doesn’t mind this potential cunning and observes intently.

But honestly, the situation appears somewhat one-sided, with Ah Fei evidently in a bad position.

Already acting like a headless fly, nearly operating simply on a killing instinct.

This is why the earlier pause occurred.

Originally, with guidance from the Abandonment King, leveraging the contact within calamities, a path through the sword was carved, targeting the Creator of Wisdom for an attack. By logic, even if something blocked it, it should not have mattered—but enchantments run on consumption.

The earlier mighty strike was too forceful and pushed to the extreme, having finally exhausted the sword’s last Catastrophe Blessing.

Thus, both man and sword are nearly unconscious, reacting almost purely on reflex.

And when the momentum of pursuit was disrupted, it naturally shifted focus to the interceptor.

Moreover, the madness gradually manifested even in his flesh and blood, with Ah Fei’s incomplete body not only undergoing various mutations but also truly merging with the giant sword.

In contrast, his opponent stands in the realm of ”Great Skill No Work,” with movements neither bearing any trace of human fire nor any hint of compassion or joy.

If not for a slight difference in ranking, one might recall the Fungus Sword Saint once seen at the Academy.

Though, truth be told, the contours of the features indeed resemble—that is, why can one see the features?

In quiet contemplation, Fu Qian suddenly realizes something even more formidable.

At a moment, Ah Fei’s opponent turned into a physical entity, whereas he left only a shadow.