Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1479: Chapter 1477: Fate and Connections in the Mortal World

The color of the tomb was deep.

Following another round of questioning and answering between Tooth Throat Lay Buddhist and Laurie, the atmosphere of the team plummeted again, full of mourning and grief.

Every situation has its pros and cons.

An overly cohesive team can greatly improve survival rates, but the downside is that if there’s a rotten apple, the situation becomes troublesome.

And witnessing this scene, Fu Qian could very well understand the sentiments of the crowd.

Besides, from this reaction, one could discern that the group indeed lacked any long-range disruption mechanism.

Though from the previous statements, there was still an exit mechanism available.

Before they withdrew from Shangjing, they must have had heated discussions about whether or not to directly deal with Jiang En, to prevent this discordant element from further disrupting the team’s atmosphere, only for Tooth Throat Lay Buddhist to refuse.

Of course, there should be another underlying factor, namely that with the Night Watchman’s overreaction when Mr. Fu communicated with Chief Yuan, the Greedy Worms did not dare to linger.

Otherwise, such a team-spirited group, one person’s opinion shouldn’t have such significant impact.

All things considered, that special kind of exit mechanism could genuinely sever ties without affecting others’ survival.

In fact, Ah Wei, sent to the Unseen Hillock, had already demonstrated a similar operation.

And although the exact version of the Greedy Worms was unknown, Fu Qian estimated it was based on Jiang En being executed.

It’s a simple reason, if there’s a way to exit unscathed, regardless of whether it breaks the Transcendent path, surely someone would have thought of running away facing this crisis.

Although morale has dropped to freezing points now, the structure clearly shows no sign of collapse.

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The Greedy Worms’ dilemma was that new members were firmly bleeding themselves dry, completely showing no sign of stopping.

On the other hand, as a veteran, Laurie was constantly facing the impending threat of death.

A true case of the head responding to the tail.

”Jiang En’s unknown talents?”

In profound empathy, Fu Qian found Wen Li appeared somewhat confused by his statement.

”Yes, for example, his current flow rate is no less than before.”

Fu Qian gestured towards the door.

”Ah?”

Wen Li was genuinely shocked.

”But he seems like he’s stabilizing his life intensity, I thought...”

”Healed a bit, hasn’t he?”

Fu Qian shook his head.

”Unfortunately, Brother Jiang En hasn’t left himself any backup in this regard, but as they say, unless you squeeze, you wouldn’t know someone can carry the burden for you.”

”...So should we wait a bit longer?”

The burden-carrying remark was nonsensical, but Wen Li seemed to understand the meaning of talent slightly.

Due to mysterious reasons, Jiang En could sustain himself far longer than expected.

Such a thing can’t possibly be free, but at this moment, it does help him challenge a certain limit.

”Give this gentleman one more minute.”

Facing Wen Li’s query, Fu Qian mused seriously, providing precise timing.

”His body can indeed still hold on, but his spirit is almost at its limit.”

No empty words, Fu Qian could distinctly perceive a trace of instability appearing in Jiang En’s will.

More terrifying than facing death is not facing it directly.

Jiang En’s ordeal, in a sense, even surpasses Mr. Laurie Sr., who is ready to Meteor escape at any moment.

Without more life reflection, relying solely on the spirit of resilience, reaching this point is not easy.

How does the saying go, the more profound the skill, the more it requires philosophy to resolve?

The core philosophy of Shaolin’s Seventy-two Special Skills never betrayed me.

”Okay.”

Though unable to perceive such details, Wen Li clearly wouldn’t doubt Fu Qian’s judgment, even slightly backing off to avoid affecting operations later.

Though she was somewhat overthinking.

”It’s done.”

Moments later, neither did a sword split the skies nor did a ghost vanish, Mr. Fu didn’t even move half a step, turning back to say.

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Not to toy around, at that moment, the two hardest parts of North’s Jiangen’s body had already ceased to exist.

”High-ranking attack shatters the will’s residence,” regarding this ritual’s requirement, Fu Qian had decided on the method from the start.

In the style of doing good deeds without leaving a name, no means suited better than Calamity Authority.

Although normally, without becoming Abandonment King, directly using Calamity Authority would have singular effects, only presenting in the form of exacerbated harm.

But a test with Tooth Throat Lay Buddhist had been done prior, for those who have seen the Abandonment King’s symbol and name, and thereby established a bond, the effect was no longer so restricted.

Ignorance is bliss.

Fu Qian momentarily recalled the Blindsight that had already been consumed.

In total, he just repeated his trick, directly igniting the teeth where Brother Jiang En’s will resided.

As for why two?

That’s why the judgment of the will nearing its limit—locked positions weren’t stable.

As for the effect...

”There’s really a change.”

Upon notification, Wen Li, who was the first to perceive the situation behind the door, was in surprise verifying the result.

Jiang En’s aura at that moment was rapidly changing.

No worry about him hearing external dialogue, because simultaneously, a beast-like scream was sounding.

Pure emotional expression, full of loss yet liberation, genuinely infectious.

Not due to toothache, the firmest will paired with the hardest bone, together instantly torn apart, the sensations can be imagined.

But it is the essence of this ritual.

And Fu Qian was confident, the joy brought by ascension, sufficient to provide Jiang En psychological strength, to find a suitable reason for this odd sensation.

”Let’s go.”

Not staying behind to share the joy, Fu Qian gestured to Wen Li, deeply burying achievements and name together.

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”The biggest loss this time is likely the Jiang Family, they invested so much before, finally gave up afterward, not long after, Jiang En ascended.”

With noon past, on the return journey, Wen Li clearly found this midday break intriguing, walking while expressing her thoughts.

And indeed as she said, entirely reliant on self-effort and resilience, eventually gaining this opportunity, Jiang En, defying destiny, couldn’t possibly attribute credit to the family.

Even with a mature mind, not resorting to a Dragon King comeback, opting for mutual benefit, he’d still surely maximize his independence from family restraints.

No worries though, losses come with gains.

Though the Jiang Family missed a great opportunity, the beneficiaries were far more than Jiang En.

”What’s going on!”

Within the bond of Abandonment King, numerous voices of surprise were continuously rising.