Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Covert Battle (Five)_1

What? You’re admitting it just like that!

Fu Qian’s abrupt statement caused a stir throughout the venue.

“Just saving everyone some effort, since we’re all so busy.”

Fu Qian lifted his head, revealing a somewhat neurotic smile.

“That’s right, I arranged everything, and I was the one who killed them. Ruan Shuo was merely under my control, a scapegoat I pushed forward.”

“It’s just a pity—”

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He sighed.

“Despite all my plans, I didn’t anticipate Director Li leaving his retreat early. It’s as if heaven itself is against me.”

“Director Li’s swordsmanship is divine, and I admit I’m no match for him. You can carry out justice right here, and I’ll offer no resistance.”

“You… why would you do this?”

After Fu Qian had finished speaking, Lanaia, who was by his side, was completely dumbfounded and couldn’t help but interject.

“There’s no point in talking further, take action!”

Fu Qian did not answer but simply watched Li Weixuan with a smile on his face.

Just like how killing Li Weixuan would not cause “it” to die before, Fu Qian had strong suspicions that even if he were to perish now, he wouldn’t truly cease to exist.

He might even merge his consciousness into the Swarm, becoming an existence like “it,” and ensure the contamination could never be eradicated.

And the reasons were twofold.

First, Sword Intent had been infused into him, and second, he was aware of the Swarm’s existence.

Both were indispensable.

That’s why “it” was so sensitive towards the Blasphemers; being aware of “it” was a form of contamination in itself.

Otherwise, “it” wouldn’t have needed to beat around the bush, guiding him to willingly detach himself— “it” could have just waited for Li Weixuan, now a Demigod, to leave his retreat and repeat the same scenario from last time.

Unless killing him while still part of the Swarm would lead to an outcome “it” could not accept.

Of course, these were just speculations, and for all he knew, “it” could be on the third floor, deliberately leading him into a trap by confessing to his “crimes,” thereby using someone else’s hand to end him.

But this guess was completely worth gambling on. There might even be a chance to experience what it’s like to become a conceptual creature, which was worth far more than a few SAN Points.

“You’re confessing?”

Li Weixuan’s expression was frosty as he stared at Fu Qian, and Jian Jingzheng immediately assumed a defensive posture.

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“You’re asking that too?”

Fu Qian shook his head with a sense of resignation.

“Really, it’s nothing much, just a bit of research interest. I’m quite curious about Sword Intent.”

Research, curiosity…

Lanaia and Jian Jingzheng both gasped, recalling Fu Qian’s previous infiltration of the Sword Pavilion.

“Just to satisfy your own curiosity, you treat the lives of so many like a game?”

Li Weixuan’s hand once again moved to his waist, and the atmosphere in the room grew tense and deadly.

“That’s just how you commoners think,”

Fu Qian snorted.

“Who are you to say this is a game? Nothing is more noble than exploring the mysteries of life and power.”

He was the epitome of an incurable fanatic, racing down the path of provoking hostility at full throttle.

“Their sacrifices are the dazzling stars on the path of Transcendent power exploration, destined to shine brightly in the annals of history! They are the true Saints!”

Once Fu Qian decided to embrace his demise, he went all in, perfectly mimicking the tone of Elder Lu from the Rebirth Club with a face full of devout sanctity.

“Fool, our cause is just!”

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This guy’s a complete and utter madman!

After listening to Fu Qian’s rambling nonsense, Jian Jingzheng barely managed to collect himself and quickly made a judgment.

“I knew it, those madmen at Heaven’s Commencement Institute would eventually cause trouble, and the Academy has been indulging them all this while.”

This was what he thought indignantly while remaining fully alert.

He always categorized the scientific fanatics of Heaven’s Commencement Institute as incurable and extremely dangerous!

Their thoughts, which are uncommon among ordinary people, make them believe that there is nothing wrong with what they are doing. Usual morals and rules simply can’t restrain them.

In some ways, they don’t even care about their own lives.

“Aren’t you going to make a move? If not, I can leave,” Fu Qian said, fanning the flames as he saw that Li Weixuan, despite the maxed-out killing intent, had not taken any action.

This guy really has no idea what’s coming for him!