Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1828: Chapter 1803: Severing the Gate

Elegant and fluid, without a single superfluous movement.

Su Gao’s sword swings were not particularly fast, and the target of her strikes was the light feathers swaying in the wind, giving the scene a unique aesthetic, as if disturbing it would be a sin.

Of course, even if it were a crime, Fu Qian didn’t add to the chaos; he merely watched this scene with admiration.

Although he didn’t consider himself a swordsman, it was clear that Su Gao had the mindset of a cultivator—calm and determined, a stark contrast to Chief Yuan, who seemed to half-heartedly approach everything.

As an advisor, she undoubtedly made an excellent supportive partner.

Particularly at this moment, after a series of eliminations, she didn’t show a trace of discouragement or slackness, continuing to push her abilities to try and break the pattern.

The feathers, both gentle and remarkably resilient, were undoubtedly difficult to cut when floating in the air.

But that didn’t hinder the Curved Sword’s precise ability to slice along the feather’s shaft, splitting it neatly in two, then deftly turning to slice through another feather lifted by its motion.

19...

29...

59...

In the blink of an eye, the series of feather slashes was nearing triple digits, successfully stirring a peculiar storm around the deep pit.

Though it ended quickly, the Curved Sword suddenly halted without a sound, even leaving a half-severed feather on its blade.

125.

”Seems like there’s a problem?”

As Fu Qian finished the final count, Su Gao turned to him, quietly confirming.

”There’s a problem.”

Fu Qian nodded, stepping forward to stand beside her, and in the next moment, reached out to take the half-severed feather.

...

Of course, it wasn’t that he had mistaken; this feather indeed had some peculiarity that Su Gao had discovered through a near-divinatory method.

Professionals are always brave in making judgments, and these things are truly unrelated to the Transcendent.

The key is the location.

If the conversation with Su Gao had continued earlier, there would actually be a straightforward problem—

In order to avoid meteors, the Prison Angel Commander believed his concealment abilities were insufficient, so he specifically came to this place to seek alternative shelter.

This means that this place would undeniably be hard to find, and one thing is certain: no matter how hidden it is, the spatial concept of the location is meaningful.

Otherwise, why come ”here”? And the feather exploded here as well?

Overlap, transcendence, illusion... no matter which, any coordinate changes happening in this underground expanse hold possibilities of interacting with that place.

However, such interactions are hidden in a special way, even hard for High-Level Extraordinary to detect.

Of course, this assumption is based on the premise that the Academy hasn’t discovered it over the years.

If the Academy actually had discoveries, it would be simpler to ask directly when outside.

And not disappointed, upon realizing this, Su Gao decisively thought of a method to try—directly employing a set of Fatecleave.

The goal was to leverage her unique ability—Echo.

No matter the level, she automatically exhibited defensive behaviors against any negative phenomena.

For instance, last time with Nepheli’s Mind Parasite, even without being conscious of it, she still had an oddity about her.

And in the Nightmare Corridor, directly reversing into the dreamscape...

At this moment, wherever Su Gao’s sword traveled, if it passed a critical spot, a negative effect similar to a deflection would act upon her attack.

If Echo could react to this, it would significantly advance the search.

She even added the Cutting Feather motion as an observational anchor point to better observe any anomalies—a touch of spirituality.

Now, exploration had evidently achieved a phase of success.

The two of them, at this point, were still a bit away from the deep pit, facing a rectangular pillar embedded in the wall.

”I can only sense a very vague point, difficult to describe, and it quickly vanished.

Professor Fu, your impression? An illusion?”

With Su Gao’s approval, she gazed intensely, striving to recall her previous perceptions.

”Equally hard to describe.”

Fu Qian shook his head honestly.

After all, he was an outsider; as Su Gao’s skill continued to refine, his grasp of subtle nuances was no longer stronger than hers.

”But at least there isn’t a strong reaction, so you can focus around here and keep investigating.”

Fu Qian gestured forward with his chin.

”Is it okay to dismantle?”

Nodding slightly, Su Gao accepted the sideline guidance, though she still confirmed with the Academy member.

”It’s fine, it’s not a core support, you can dismantle it.”

Having already observed the basic structure on the way, Fu Qian waved, indicating she could proceed freely.

Whoosh—

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Su Gao took action without hesitation.

...

This is... Platform Nine and Three-Quarters?

Though decisive, Su Gao was not as reckless as Professor Fu; as debris scattered, she maintained a gradually expanding destruction radius, so that when she finally stopped, the oversized rectangular pillar wasn’t completely destroyed—just a hole gouged out.

”Seems like I’ve found it.”

After standing still for just a few seconds, Su Gao stepped forward again, thrusting her sword into the empty spot.

Even in this dim light, Fu Qian could distinctly see the Curved Sword’s blade turn clarion like water, enveloped in a layer of transcendence.

Buzz—

There was actually no sound, but in that moment when the sword tip landed, the scene was somewhat extraordinary.

Seemingly emptiness, yet that space transformed into taut strings, vibrating rapidly in a chain reaction.

The central gap as well.

The point pierced by the sword tip spread rapidly outward with the vibration, reaching about the area two people embracing before hitting its limit and retracting inward.

But that didn’t matter, as it was already enough for two High-Level Extraordinary.

”It should be it.”

As soon as Fu Qian finished his commentary, Su Gao had already been the first to leap in.

What a dedicated employee!

Not surprised, Fu Qian followed in admiration, effortlessly passing through the swiftly closing opening.

Snap—

It felt like a wisp of misty haze appeared, yet miraculously the light became slightly brighter.

The next moment, with the somewhat pronounced landing sound, Fu Qian landed on some solid object, which sounded more like wood than stone—indeed it was.

Looking down, it was easy to recognize the planks beneath as interlocking dark wood, deepening Fu Qian’s intrigue about the place.

”This is... a ship?”

Beside him, Su Gao’s voice came, showing surprise as she surveyed the surroundings.