Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2357 Where is the Pillar?
Where exactly are the pillars of the world supported?
This is a question that Fu Qian often thinks about when faced with numerous legends and stories.

Extraordinary people may not need to rely on science, but they still need to be reasonable.

It's hard to imagine that the many superiors I've encountered, and their conceptual and symbolic authority, are only effective on this small planet.

For example, the most common ones are the sun and the moon.

That unseen wheel, though seemingly dead, shouldn't just be a simple fireball; it should symbolize something like light.

As for the moon, let's not even talk about the red moon hanging outside, since it was probably forced into the role.

The methods the witch had previously displayed were already terrifying, comparable to the dark side of the universe.

Not to mention, the first Dark Moon's performance during that long night was nothing short of chilling.

The same logic applies to specific cases like "abandoning prison."

Its specific positioning may not be very clear yet, but within the entire extraordinary system, it seems to be the ultimate symbol of certain concepts, even more extreme than those in power.

The title "King of Abandoned Prisons" gives you a sense of this.

Not to mention the Abyss, which the warehouse itself has personally certified as a pillar of the world.

Under these circumstances, a crucial question arises.

Those in positions of power can also be understood as people who come together due to grudges and affections, and who, after a long night, for various reasons, either hide inside the barrier or wander outside.

What reason could there be for these ultimate symbols involving the fundamental forces of the universe to coincide so perfectly with all of them gathering on this tiny planet?
On the one hand, I've been in the business world for a while now, and I still haven't found the exact address of any of these things.

On the other hand, they can all be considered as the ultimate condensation of some forces. Wouldn't it be a bit of a conflict to squeeze them together like this?

In short, a little thought reveals that this concept is far more divinely chosen than the geocentric model.

What if they're not inside the barrier? Because of their transcendent nature, these things don't have concepts like spatial coordinates, so they're naturally not constrained by the barrier?

At first glance, it seems to make some sense, but even if the assumption is true, we will have to face another problem—if we are not isolated by the barrier, then we are not protected by the barrier.

In this situation, what is the purpose of the Mothers of the Gospel going to such lengths to get inside the barrier?

……

As an outsider who had only recently "synchronized" with the area, Fu Qian didn't have much understanding of the specific conflicts experienced by those in power.

But after getting to know them over this period of time, it's clear that everyone knows how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and they're even quite shrewd in calculating gains and losses.

There must be a reason for this group of characters to fight to the death, right?

When this question first came to mind, there were some intuitive answers, such as the fact that although the world of bookstores is small, it contains things that are very important to those in positions of power.

The painstaking effort to break down the barrier was all for this purpose; the apocalypse was merely a side effect.

Even Fu Qian doesn't think this is just wishful thinking. Don't forget that based on what has been confirmed so far, there's the Radiant Rainbow's plot to seize the Abyss, and Lord Stomach drooling over the Blissful Realm...

Even when considering the authority of His Majesty the Stomach and the symbols of paradise in Elysium, one can clearly sense the similarities.

Therefore, it seems reasonable to further infer that those in power not only coveted these things, but also had preferences for them, believing that eating similar items could lead to super evolution or the like.

In short, through continuous exploration, this idea has gradually become more reasonable and well-founded.

But once the previous conclusion is introduced, the paradox seems to suddenly appear—

Since what those in power covet transcends the concept of a barrier, what meaning does this small planet hold for them?
It's one thing for God not to love the world, but surely He wouldn't disregard His own safety and enjoy creating apocalypses for no reason? The question seems to have reached a stalemate. If the reason for not wanting to accept all these core authorities is simply due to various circumstances that led them to gather inside the barrier, is there any other explanation?

Fu Qian glanced at the envoy mask in his hand and put it on his face.

……

The sun was shining brightly, and it was clear that the synchronization was still working. I was now in my own laboratory.

After savoring the tranquility of the moment, Fu Qian didn't even stand up before turning the ring on his hand again.

Abandoned from prison.

As it turns out, the Mechanical Tyrant's Fist, personally designed by the King of Abandoned Prison, was quite stable, and it returned in the blink of an eye.

"So this time it didn't go through the warehouse, but came directly from the academy... We can almost rule out the possibility that it's because the former's status is too high, making it easier for them to contact these places."

Fu Qian nodded slightly, having already drawn a conclusion immediately and ruled out another possible far-fetched explanation.

So, is that the only possibility we can accept?

Because of the weight of history and certain unknown secrets, too many things have gathered in the bookstore world behind the barrier over the long years, making it a rich place that predators from all over the universe drool over.

To be honest, it makes sense logically, but intuitively, I don't really like this conclusion.

Unless a more elegant explanation is found someday, this project is not in a hurry to be completed.

Of course, there's no need to fight pointlessly.

While feeling the progress of his health recovery, Fu Qian threw the umbilical cord in his hand onto his neck.

Actually, no extra action is needed; the umbilical cord is effective as long as it's worn on the body. However, Fu Qian still felt that this old style was rather domineering.

As for why the umbilical cord was specifically brought over?
There isn't much theoretical support for this; it's purely an attempt to exploit a bug.

I am now the mechanically remade King of the Abandoned Prison, and while possessing the umbilical cord, I have automatically gained the identity of an ancient superior.

Before paying, I was quite interested in whether there would be any special reaction to being released from prison—it seems there really is.

He reached out and grabbed a handful of sand from the ground.

Under this free little test, some changes have been subtly occurring since just now.

……

Each grain is glossy and has distinct edges and corners.

If you don't know the source, to be fair, the sight of these molten sands underfoot is quite nice.

But once you include those who were once displaced from their homeland, you can still feel the blood and tears reflected in their stories.

In order to combat the fear of the long night, and even to abandon their "self," they wanted to leave behind only a living corpse.

Unfortunately, the result was a thousand years of scorching devastation, until now—it even seems like there is real blood.

Savoring the unique feel, at one point Fu Qian scattered them back down to his feet.

Amidst the swirling sand and gravel, a familiar crimson hue was unexpectedly revealed.