Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2222: Chapter 2217: The Crucified King (7)

That saying turned out to be true, great faith is contagious.

Even though the extent is negligible, for Fu Qian, it’s still easy to discern what changes have occurred—the leech is breeding on his body.

Witnessing the great radiance on the body of the person in front of him, the radiance is even transmitting to him.

It’s not just abstract players, but even abstract masters.

The seemingly ascetic act is capable of triggering such significant changes, for a moment, Fu Qian seems to have a deeper understanding of the power of the "Great Court".

Although there are reasons for adjusting to the Second Phase state, just a bit of "radiance" can have such an influence.

There might be reasons for the home field advantage, but the power of that "Lonely King" is clearly not simple.

"Very good, very good...I see it too, I see it too..."

At this moment, due to Fu Qian’s acknowledgment, Brother Leech’s frenzy continues to intensify.

The protruding Adam’s apple, like a pinched flattened bell, vibrates and emits a sound that makes eardrums ache.

However, it’s clear that the following words are no longer a communication with Fu Qian but rather self-admiration.

Amidst the trembling ellipses, Brother Leech has even pulled down his hood, sticking out a tongue that appears congested with internal heat, greedily licking his body, or more accurately, the leech on it.

So much so that in the blink of an eye, the leech’s back appears even more shiny and glossy.

Look, performing and genuine feelings really do have a difference.

Fu Qian, of course, has no intention to imitate and would rather moisten the back of his hand with saliva.

But this does not stop him from praising Brother Leech’s performance.

Giving praise, Fu Qian naturally compares it to the earlier group member who tried to survive from desperation and ultimately ended in vain.

Compared to the latter’s hesitation when eating fingers, the demeanor and influence of the person before him are not on the same level.

It cannot be described using simple terms like reverence or excitement, nor can it be said it was an attempt to act on this basis.

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Moreover, everyone seems quite envious.

Amidst the admiration, Fu Qian surveyed the surroundings, this brief exchange undoubtedly attracted numerous gazes.

Most of the attention was focused on Brother Leech, seemingly finding such an attribute extremely rare.

"Thank you for your guidance."

And although the skin on his hand is becoming more active, Fu Qian has no intention of flaunting, gently bidding farewell to the fully invested Brother Leech before heading off again.

To the point that the oddity on his body is not something he’s in a hurry to address.

One must have a clear mind, and don’t forget one of the previous action strategies was to first find the Lonely King while waiting and watching.

The latter’s radiance shining slightly upon him, raising the probability of locating Him—isn’t that beneficial?

And that’s just one reason, as for the second reason—

Passing by a bystander, Fu Qian simultaneously brushes past a showcase.

Seems to be a small shop lining the street, and just as mentioned before, full of traces of zero-priced purchases, at first glance not much is left.

However, in the corner of his eye, vaguely a burlap doll was knocked over there.

Perhaps because it’s made too ugly, even zero-priced purchase members are not interested.

It doesn’t have eyes, just a thick stitched mouth, and the head isn’t round.

Yes, it’s the burlap doll that has been seen more than once.

Theoretically belongs to Night Watchman’s Second Phase, Needle Witch Corin’s exclusive technique.

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Is the Lonely King really so prestigious? Even the top three Transcendent organizations are involved?

Realizing his discovery at that moment, though not showing it on his face, Fu Qian internally clicked his tongue in admiration.

Not just the Native Council and Rebirth Club competing, even Night Watchman has a hand in this?

He doesn’t believe in any purely coincidental claim, although the position chosen is natural, using commodity in its nature for concealment.

But frankly, such ugly toys, it feels like normal humans wouldn’t think of making them to sell.

And such a maneuver clearly complicates the situation unprecedentedly.

The most direct conclusion, for starters, is that the Needle Witch, not yet met face to face, has come here with unknown intentions.

Moreover, the burlap doll certainly did not coincidentally appear there.

Yuan Shan once introduced, because of the special nature of abilities, Corin is one of the few adept at spatial traversal roles.

He has even personally witnessed this before.

Therefore, the doll is clearly, with great probability, sent specially to investigate upon noticing his arrival.

Night Watchman is in action, and their grasp of this place is considerable.

To the extent, reacting before his old rival Native Council.

But this is just the most straightforward judgment, don’t forget it was just mentioned that Needle Witch is suspected to be flirting with Native Council.

So clearly there’s another layer of possibility, that is this is a cross-team collaboration.

Native Council and Night Watchman conservative faction acting together, leaving him no chance to try and reap the benefits.

And that’s just the second layer.

Given the sensitivity of the role he is playing, the possible motivations are truly numerous.

For instance, the one noticing his arrival might indeed still be Native Council.

Only knowing that he is fake, using such a method to impersonate Night Watchman, intimidating and observing reactions...

In any case, even before arriving at the interview location, the atmosphere is rapidly heating up.

His every move is already influencing the situation—how splendid that is.

Fu Qian’s steps and route showed no hesitation, continuing to head towards the former interview location.

My heart, my actions, clear as a mirror.

Due to the unique nature of the spiritual state, for Lord Ariel, it can be said to epitomize the extreme of this saying.

And now it’s his turn to convey it.

What will await him at that location is truly anticipated.

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Indeed worth anticipating.

For the latter part of the journey, no fervent enthusiasts came out to demonstrate themselves, although the intense atmosphere only increased.

So much so that though still not learning much more about the "Lonely King", Fu Qian still feels that as he passes through, "His" radiance has almost materialized, becoming the reason for everything’s existence.

And if there must be a corner where the radiance doesn’t shine, then perhaps it is here—

Stopping his steps, Fu Qian observes the familiar building, the place where the "dream" began.

Yes, it really is the former interview location.

As facts prove, "Piercing the Illusion Barrier" indeed means leaving The Dead Zone and arriving in the real realm.

Even seemingly proves that choosing here as the first destination was correct—

The door remains open, in the not-so-large waiting room, one can clearly see it’s empty.

But directly facing the doorway, a familiar burlap doll is hung by a red thread from above, slowly rotating in the wind.