Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2481 Burial at Sea
A large creature born between heaven and earth, how can it remain subservient to others for long?

The glow sprayed from the fins was not simply an atmosphere effect, but rather something akin to a special kind of poison.

Even a small amount from an ordinary person would be very unpleasant, let alone dozens of times that amount.

Although it had almost no effect on him, he was still able to empathize with this spirit of resistance.

Unfortunately, this time, without even a prior warning, the planned attack failed to execute smoothly.

click!
The closest, menacing fin snapped off like a withered branch at that moment.

Although it was merely a minor decoration relative to the size of the rebels, given the former's excessive exaggeration, the sound of the fins falling into the water was comparable to a tree falling—and then a forest.

Amidst a series of snapping sounds, all the fins aimed at this side had fallen into the water.

Even the strongest of them could only manage to emit a sliver of light in its final moments.

And it successfully caused itself to break apart, with the top part shattering into pieces, under the influence of the "recoil".

Then came a giant claw slapping at us.

Before it could even pick up speed, the thick bone plates and scales on it had already disintegrated inch by inch in the same manner and flown away.

Indeed, we are like mayflies adrift in the vastness of the universe.

Faced with this scene, Fu Qian didn't even try to dodge, but instead sighed inwardly.

What happened is actually quite simple: this ferocious beast has reached the end of its short "life".

The creations in the Ash Sea, whether they appear powerful or weak, are nothing more than fleeting glimpses in the brief ebb and flow of time.

In the same fleeting moment, it will vanish like a bubble; all I can say is that I witnessed such a scene firsthand this time.

Even the process was somewhat quiet.

The annihilation was clearly a simultaneous, all-encompassing event, and in the blink of an eye, everything was swept away.

The claw strike was the final move; after that, there wasn't even a roar before the massive body completely collapsed.

It truly dissolved upon entering the water; its enormous limbs left no trace, merging directly into the gray-white hue.

As for Fu Qian, who was exposed as a result, the numerous blood lines extending from his feet were originally deeply rooted in the giant beast's body.

The sudden disappearance of the parasites and the exposure to the outside world gave it a similar feel to hydroponics.

Of course, this did not delay Fu Qian's light leap, and the next moment he landed on the suddenly appearing shadow.

……

Time is precious, and this moment is even more precious.

The forced return of a captured mount to the world may seem abrupt, but it's not entirely incomprehensible; after all, nature is indeed cruel.

However, Fu Qian does not intend to regard the extra scenery around him as the rebirth of the Ash Sea.

That it's too much of a coincidence; it's more likely that the cause was the restoration of perception through the buried scroll.

Admittedly, this external system is rather passive, requiring the other party to observe you first before you can observe them in return.

But what appears to be this area is nothing but broken, lifeless material, which seems illogical.

But if we consider the Ash Sea as a whole, wouldn't the distortion it exerts on itself every moment be considered a form of observation?
The reason I was particularly looking forward to the burial scroll's effect was precisely because of this consideration, and it seems that it did not disappoint me.

Furthermore, in any case, such a moment should not be wasted. Fu Qian, whose legs had already returned to their normal shape, continued to leap forward, landing at the feet of the "Fallen Angel".

It has to be said that it looks even more stunning from this angle.

With the same pale color as the spire, an even more exaggerated size than the previous mount, and a philosophically sacrificial expression, even the masterpiece of a sculptor could not surpass this.

Even on the sword-like spires, one can see thorns winding like blood flowing from wounds.

……

The style does look a bit chaotic.

It has to be said that Ash is quite deceptive.

Given that they are all grayish-white, it is really hard to tell from this angle whether it is a petrified corpse or a building of great artistic value.

But one thing is certain: it is indeed difficult to determine the specific purpose of this chaotic architectural wreckage.

Majestic and imposing, exquisite and intricate, profound and oppressive... the various styles are so mixed that it almost makes one doubt whether they were originally one.

Regardless, the location of the angel's remains should be considered part of the core area.

In addition, the term "angel" here mainly refers to the wing remnants on the back, which is a customary way of referring to angels.

According to the enlightenment given by the blasphemous king at that time, what fell from the sky into the sea of ​​ashes was likely a true ruler, not one of their servants.

So, could that image be real, even with such a discrepancy?
Images of Silvermist Manor flashed through my mind, and in that instant before I finished writing, I thought of the origin of the Ash Sea.

As a well-known forbidden area, it is naturally, like other places, believed to have originated from the long night that ended the mythical era.

However, even the information provided by Yuan Shan did not mention how it came to be.

Some might argue that other areas are the same, merely remnants of extraordinary chaos and catastrophe, and there's no need for special marking.

But don't forget the place's exaggeratedly large size, its astonishingly distorted effects, and the chaotic "miracles" that remain within it.

Compared to most forbidden areas, it feels like it's not even in the same league.

Could it really be the remains of a deity burned up?
If there is no opportunity to send them to a burial site, they can only be cremated on the spot and buried at sea.

If that's the case, then which specific deity, or which individuals, are involved?

And what is the reason that it has been locked in this position?

Furthermore, if everything in it is constantly changing and impermanent, then how has the scene I am seeing been preserved until now?

Numerous questions flashed by, and before they knew it, they had entered a landfill-like wasteland.

The more chaotic the situation, the more important it is to maintain logical thinking.

For example, regarding the next steps, it seems that there's nothing to do except go with the flow and passively observe what we encounter. However, we can actually try to find certain things in a targeted manner—such as the head of a fallen angel.

Although the beauty of imperfection is highly valued these days, who can guarantee that the head didn't originally exist?
As we all know, the face is a very special concept. Even if it's just the anthropomorphization of power, it might help pinpoint the identity of a "fallen angel"—oh?

As they moved quickly, Fu Qian's ghostly figure suddenly stopped and turned to look at a collapsed stone beam beside him.

From this angle, it looks empty, but don't forget that you are in a state of passive perception at this moment.

There was something watching me from behind.