Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2050: Chapter 2045: The End of Cultivation

Someone won the lottery, indicating there is still some lingering influence.

But the winner couldn’t mention the title Jade Soul Master and gave another strange name instead...

It seems like it could be understood as a means of self-preservation, hiding related information.

But if you think about it carefully, if there really was such subjectivity, why not simply prevent the lottery win?

Much less while still alive, wouldn’t such concealment be somewhat powerless?

In Fu Qian’s estimation, the recent tests showed two possibilities if there were no gains: one, the Jade Soul Master is entirely dead and gone, the Zen Path no longer manifest, and the Spirit Ash Institution has returned to its former tranquility.

And conversely, the Jade Soul Master is in such good condition as to freely gauge dimensions, hiding well enough to prevent any reverse tracing.

Both of these scenarios are suspicions that can’t be confirmed from the Spirit Ash Institution’s perspective, while the Heaven’s Commencement Institute lost a chandelier for nothing.

As for a reaction, there are more possibilities, such as the most idealized one—

[The Abandonment King stepped into the court, only to see beneath the Heart Demon’s solemn vow, Veron and Professor Yang bowed their heads in reverence, willing to dedicate themselves entirely to the Spirit Ash, body and soul!]

As for the present, it can only be said to be very subtle.

This stance doesn’t mean much to others but seems to be misleading for oneself.

It means that the Jade Soul Master pretends to lose subjectivity, but in reality, it’s to hide the true state and confuse oneself.

Besides such a complex interpretation, there’s also a more straightforward one—His problem is indeed very serious, so much so that He can’t perform any additional maneuvers.

Yet the influence still remains; He hasn’t entirely perished, so that former illusions can trigger conditioned responses to a certain degree—just like a miracle.

Fu Qian recalled the recent collaborative gains with the Benevolence Institute.

In saying so, it does feel somewhat similar, although that person seems to have been on a cultivation path.

So "sugar" can actually be a subject of miracle petitions?

Moreover, considering previous experiences, the superiors behind these miracles are often quite thoroughly dead to achieve such effects.

But it’s just a Heart Demon Mark, could the Jade Soul Master have been so severely injured?

...

Though this path of cultivation is incredibly efficient, the view at the end is indeed thought-provoking...

The previous reminder to Miss Liushuang seemed to have increased in value.

At a certain moment, Fu Qian recalled a scene encountered in the Heart Demon’s duel—

A Sword Saint split into two, each possessing power not inferior to the original, while both genders were different.

If that’s a unique Clone Technique mastered at the peak of Sword Dao, is it excessive to even create an additional appearance?

Or perhaps, those two are actually both at the peak of Sword Dao?

Unlike the traditional path to godhood, does this path’s endpoint allow for multiple existences?

Just like the relationship between the name "Impermanence" and the Jade Soul Master?

Yet previously, it always felt like Jade Soul was still bound by obsessions, unfulfilled.

Could misfortune lead to a blessing, finally helping him achieve enlightenment?

It’s hard to say; there are still too many possibilities.

For instance, maybe I’m overthinking, and it’s actually the same person—named "Impermanence," titled "Jade Soul Master," with an epithet like "Heart Demon."

Should I just take action and try it out?

Unfortunately, as part of this group of oscilloscopes, even if I could hit someone through a screen, the effect wouldn’t be more remarkable than eliminating that entire group of seconds before.

Not to mention, there’s no significant change in the Calamity Eye above Si Lei’s head compared to the beginning.

Bloodshed for Spirit Ash would still be too costly, better to continue focusing on Veron and their findings.

Besides, there’s a way to partially verify it from another angle—the school Old Master Stoss mentioned where the Jade Soul Master taught.

Even if I don’t seek it out, the Night Watchman is very likely to give it significant attention due to the recent constant disturbances of the Fire of Madness.

"Alright, Impermanence, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

A series of thoughts flashed by, and Fu Qian, responding to Si Lei’s request, addressed him as such before following up with a question.

...

"Unfortunately, I’ve lost interest in communicating, this kind of utterly meaningless fallacy, the only thing I feel is contamination..."

Just as expected, the other party had already started speaking nonsense.

"The only thing I want to do now is completely transcend all this—"

A loud sound interrupted Si Lei’s near-transformative speech.

And amidst flying debris, a group of people stared blankly at the half-piece of table board in Fu Qian’s hand.

"You’re welcome."

Fu Qian called out to the individual who was sent flying.

Though damaging equipment wasn’t necessary, supposedly master-level repair skills, namely slapping if the device doesn’t work, could still be tried.

And the latter didn’t disappoint, as his psychic constitution had a rather low tolerance for physical strikes.

While in mid-air, Si Lei had no less than a double-digit number of spots spraying blood, making even his post-landing struggles quite unimpressive.

Fortunately, his pupils responded, first expanding seismically, and after instinctively glancing over, they unconsciously averted.

It seemed I successfully helped him rethink the weight of the word "Transcendence."

Regrettably, the "sugar" behind it all ultimately didn’t have any additional reactions.

"Glad to fulfill my mission, looks like we won’t need our involvement further?"

Without waiting for Si Lei to express gratitude, Fu Qian had already turned to look at Veron and the others.

"...It seems so, should we gain new insights later, I’ll communicate with everyone immediately."

Professor Fu’s efficiency is awe-inspiring, and Veron and the other one had complex expressions but didn’t insist on holding him back.

"In any case, thank you very much. Before we settle things, can Wen Li stay with Professor Fu for a bit longer?"

They even rarely expressed gratitude and confirmed Wen Li’s arrangement.

"This matter is quite special, almost like a divinity that feeds on ’self,’ after sorting out Si Lei’s situation, we still need to conduct more experiments, and she might be unnecessarily affected if she stays here."

"Of course, I also agree with that."

With a slight nod, Fu Qian agreed to this reasonable request.

"Though I don’t particularly appreciate its taste."

...

Professor Fu’s sharp critique left one breathless. Speechless, Veron and his companion looked towards Cass, then realized that even Professor Fu was seeking opinions with his gaze.

"Even today, I’ve gained much; the achievements of Spirit Ash lately are astounding. As for potential risks... they mustn’t be ignored, but there’s no need for unwarranted inferiority."

Cass chuckled, clearly finding the homecoming ceremony extraordinarily splendid, and didn’t forget to acknowledge Spirit Ash’s remarkable accomplishments, corresponding with Professor Fu’s earlier statement.

"I’ll arrange for compensation for the chandelier."

After specifically emphasizing who would cover the expenses, he directly walked to the front.