Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1916: Chapter 1911: Leaving One’s Post Without Permission

"Follow me, engage directly if there’s any anomaly."

Returning to the large pile of feathers, everything remained silent, yet the urgency had escalated further.

After all, now there was not only the countdown to dawn to consider but also the risk index of the two down below.

Ah Kai was left behind to try confirming some characteristics from a professional perspective, which was a proper arrangement.

However, besides this point, he and Aike remaining there would also serve as a good lure.

One mustn’t be narrow-minded; splitting up can enhance efficiency and effectively weaken combat strength, creating an opportunity for an exploit.

For example, Aike and his partner’s combat power obviously couldn’t compare to the trio here.

If there were hidden malice, ordinarily they would be a more suitable target.

Lord Stos truly exemplified the word ’efficient’ quite thoroughly.

Of course, the old master didn’t just send others out for adventure; he personally took the lead, charging ahead with a casual command.

He seemed to be burning, emitting scorching rays that incinerated the flock of Feather and Fish upon him, hitting those pieces of amber.

In seemingly an instant, he transformed into a prism tower refracting destruction continuously.

One can say renowned righteous sects indeed differ from the evil god style that turns everything into tools.

Faced with the scene ahead, while providing cover, Fu Qian couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.

Old Master Stos’s methods were undoubtedly spectacular, yet theoretically speaking, it might’ve been better to delay slightly for effect.

However, despite wanting to use Ah Kai and the others as bait, he still chose the most efficient way to startle the snake, unwilling to leave them exposed below for long.

...

"This ship seems angry."

Though their paths were different, Fu Qian fully accepted the division of labor given by Old Master Stos, as an outstanding partner of the Night Watchman.

Observing the heated scene before him, he casually made a remark the next moment.

"Yes, it’s reacting to the damage."

As one of the main executors, Su Gao, already had his weapon at hand, ready to strike at any moment while speaking.

But not now.

Professor Fu’s statement was indisputable.

Although not particularly apparent, during the last exploration, there was already some speculation that this ship, being an escape pod, might show signs of being alive.

With Su Gao’s keen perception, it wasn’t difficult to notice the anomalies occurring around as Lord Stos employed his methods.

For instance, the simplest observation was that the amber seemed to turn to ash more slowly, feeling more resistant.

And slightly obscure ones, as flocks of feathers flew across the sky, Feather and Fish, previously hiding below scared of slaughter methods, rushed out with an unexpectedly fearless posture, attacking Stoss collectively.

Undoubtedly, they followed in the footsteps of their predecessors, turning to ashes amid the fiery feathers.

The might of the Divine Envoy isn’t something that can be countered with mere steadfast will.

Such sudden courageous change is evidently unreasonable to explain by animal instinct, but if combined with a high-level will driving them, it seems quite justified.

As Professor Fu said, "The ship is angry."

Regarding why Su Gao wasn’t eager to act, this reason is straightforward—this isn’t the anomaly.

The trio came here not searching for this, but potential hidden malice.

And seemingly, there was little to worry about.

Wherever Lord Stos went, not only did feathers burn to ashes, but the ambushers below, amber, and even the floor, were swept away with destruction.

Yet apart from this ark’s subconscious resistance, not even big movements occurred.

Increasing the worry for the safety of those two below.

...

All were seasoned warriors; they wouldn’t let indifferent compassion affect judgment and wouldn’t easily draw optimistic conclusions from simple appearances.

Though it seemed the fallen High-level Extraordinary indeed left no special remnants, even under the feathers, the wooden boards remained intact.

However, if potential malice wasn’t here, the conditions for the two below logically grew more dangerous.

"I’m heading beside to have a look."

Under somewhat anxious circumstances, even Professor Fu appeared discontent with merely providing cover.

Nodding to Su Gao, the next instant, he was already abandoning his post, arriving at a not-too-thick pillar nearby, scrutinizing the bright blue fluorescence atop.

First arriving here, he noticed these algae-like things, along with the sea creature transformations on the inhabitants’ bodies, providing much food for thought.

This time, it seemed there’s finally a bit of spare time for some research—

Fu Qian pressed his left index finger onto it.

Holding his breath and clearing his mind, he silently sensed, no longer concerning himself with the task assigned by Old Master Stos.

But Su Gao didn’t follow such suit.

Although the task seemed rather dull, Su Demigod perhaps had no opinion on the partner’s absent behavior, but she definitely couldn’t emulate it.

Merely paying a bit of attention to Fu Qian’s actions, she withdrew her gaze, continually watching the happenings on Lord Stos’s side.

No matter what, Professor Fu merely wanted to conduct more tests and didn’t intend to go far.

No need to worry about safety—if there’s any achievement, it’s surely welcome.

...

There truly is an extraordinary sense of wonder.

Seeing is believing; experience is more significant.

Though a light finger touch, Fu Qian showed patience in his feelings afterward, and at some moment, a trace of anomaly genuinely appeared.

Not that these algae concealed poison curses but rather felt so slippery and soft that not a single hand poke was possible.

What conveyed was something else, akin to "If there’s sand within, anywhere can be a beach."

Theoretically situated underground, with no water seen around, the ship at that moment truly felt as if it were drifting at sea.

With finger contact, such an unreasonable concept transmitted gradually, unstoppable.

Is this why Feather and Fish exhibit those sea creature transformations?

Were they also subjected to this conceptual infusion, leading to distortion?

There’s a beauty in meme contamination.

Ding—

Among the admiration, a crisp sound rang from behind, containing astonishing power.

No need to turn around to know the near vibration holds incredible destruction.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Turning back, Fu Qian looked at the ghost-like Su Gao who appeared behind, offering a slight salute.

Apart from her swing hitting air, the surroundings seemed entirely empty.