Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2177: Chapter 2172: Execution (Part 2)

Is this the legendary Cobra?

Though if one were to say it was a snake, it would seem too bulky.

This remark is somewhat strange, but it is Fu Qian’s true sentiment.

He had seen many snake designs, including the classic image of coils piled together.

Before him, this serpent indeed had no extra limbs, its head was distinctly characteristic of a reptile, and though the scales covering it were unusual, it formed a coiled mass at first glance.

But upon taking a second look, it was clear it truly was a heap—

Rather than the lower torso being a coil of elongated body, it was more like a ring grown from its belly.

Indeed, the arrangement of those special scales had surpassed ordinary structural understanding.

The circles of protrusions had no obvious boundaries, all interconnected.

Below what seemed like a long head and neck, there was still a slender, upright body.

Yet starting from the diaphragm area, immense subcutaneous fat had accumulated, dragging all the way to the ground.

Interlaced with countless eye-like fine scales, the visual impact was quite strong.

But it’s not just that. Although Inspiration was currently absent, purely observing visually, it seemed these special scales had considerable resistance to the Fire of Madness that erupted moments ago.

The calamity detonated by the fire merely caused it to transform or reveal its true form.

From top to bottom at first glance, there didn’t seem to be any scales missing—until one did.

Amidst the commentary, a curious rhythm of flowing scales flickered open and shut, finally dropping one to the ground with a thud.

"Just as you don’t know what kind of fate’s calamity you are."

Yet the momentum of Orochi continued to climb.

The massive jaws opened and closed, emitting a deep chuckle.

The sound had slightly changed, but you could still tell it was him.

Moreover, there seemed to be no intention to retaliate for the earlier action.

"You know nothing... you know nothing about the monstrous aberration you are in your fate...

"The Superior Being wielding calamity, reborn in this form, is undoubtedly a remarkable irony."

Having heard Fu Qian use the term "heap," his assessment was sharp indeed.

"I know, I once compared with the Blasphemous King who was worse."

Though Fu Qian was unconcerned, he even actively corrected one of the opponent’s misconceptions.

...

It was evident that Lord Blasphemous King was not well-liked.

Fu Qian felt it wasn’t just his illusion; when mentioning this title, Lord Destiny Snake seemed to slightly retract the "eyes" on his body.

Much like the posture Mother of the Gospel had at Silver Mist Manor, fearful of being splattered with dog poop, a truly similar irony.

"You’re much more amusing than the former Tyrant, so why not continue attacking? Aren’t you here to kill me?"

It’s rather unfortunate, though somewhat moved, that Lord Destiny Snake did not actively respond to Fu Qian’s derailing grand law, merely endorsed it before returning to the matter at hand.

"That’s right—"

Ka! Ka!

Fu Qian did not insist, responding directly as soon as the other’s words fell.

This time, however, he did not hastily detonate calamity but brought out the weapon carried all along, firing two shots bluntly.

All fear stems from lack of firepower.

Unfortunately, the supposedly reliable revolver only emitted the click of the mechanism, leaving both bullets untriggered.

It turns out that external objects are still unreliable.

Fu Qian tossed the gun aside casually, without dissatisfaction.

After all, similar incidents were not happening for the first time.

Merely amplifying the probability of failure, even Second Order Extraordinary Ariel in Dunis could effortlessly manage.

The entity before him seemed likely to truly embody destiny, such matters may not even require a breath of effort.

Ping! Ping!

During the commentary, finger as gun, two Air Bullets whooshed out.

Of course, the sound effect was provided by Fu Qian.

Naturally, the reliability of non-external objects was demonstrated, successfully hitting the target next moment.

Unfortunately, the attack that had escalated in power with promotion appeared to have failed to even make those scales tremble.

Considering it was a Divine Body, such a method still lacked firepower.

Pity himself for meticulously crafting a triangular arrowhead to enhance penetration power.

Crackle—

Without retracting the raised hand, a consuming blue arc erupted violently.

And it could be seen that the arm had completely transformed.

A singular eye, hornless, the end transformed into a reptilian head with scales, from which the arc of destruction originated.

Three-Face’s "Lei."

Indeed, Blood Face’s rarity was still high; even the fourth attempt did not achieve it.

Exactly as Lan Fyla and company revealed through Insight the last time as an extra gain.

"An interesting attempt."

Yet despite the devastating attack, the victim responded with commendation.

Rooted to the ground, resisting to dodge, not a single scale fell.

Though not entirely unaltered, areas of its body, with myriad eye-like scales vanished, assumed a unique rhomboid shape.

...

Indeed, not solely targeting the Fire of Madness.

A mere glance from Fu Qian seemed sufficient to sense these shield-like scales possessed distinct resistance.

This might explain the lack of injury.

However, the issue lay here, as the shape modulation encompassed a shift in compatibility; just now, the eyes providently resisted the Fire of Madness, now effectively maxing out lightning resistance.

Targeted and reasonable.

The renowned Destiny Snake possessing such power isn’t surprising.

Even the legendary adaptive carapace, like this, presumably evolves post-damage exposure, right?

Yet the performance before him boldly defied the concept of time, absurdly surpassing preparedness announcement.

At least with Fu Qian’s eyes, the transformation from eye to shield was invisible.

And the humanization level remained high; the weak potency of the Air Bullet didn’t elicit a reaction.

Indeed, the line of fire power enhancement had rationale.

Once the eye-shaped scales manifested, unlike the chance "conveniently restrained," Fu Qian inclined toward a deeper reason behind it, so he refrained from hastily inflicting damage, opting instead for slight testing.

The commendation "an interesting attempt" indicated that the opponent discerned his motive, worthy of Destiny Snake.

Moreover, whether He discerned the subsequent stage of testing remains unknown—

Amidst swift wind, a menacing claw cleaved horizontally.