Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2578 The Final Crystallization

The offensive and defensive dynamics are different.

This is why those in power should show mercy, or go so far as to exterminate those in need.

After Sword Saint Afei created some distance, the two did not fight again for a while.

But the current standoff is completely different from the previous one.

The most significant change is that the tool-like Afei has returned to his original form, while his opponent has reverted to his original appearance.

Of course, for Fu Qian at this moment, this change no longer prevents him from observing both sides simultaneously.

After all, just as the Creator had warned, things were getting worse on their side, and the frequency of extraordinary perceptions was increasing.

Compared to his opponent, who hasn't changed much, the current appearance of the utility character, Afei, is undoubtedly more impactful.

The severed limbs and broken arms are still there, but they no longer resemble a defeated dog; on the contrary, they are so sharp they are eye-catching.

A brief observation is enough to feel a murderous aura piercing through the eyes, sending chills down one's spine.

At the same time, the posture of that mutilated body exuded a unique elegance.

The severed arm that had been raised to block the attack was still not lowered.

This makes it easier for people to notice the weapon that appears out of thin air there.

It was long, but very plain, with no decorations from beginning to end. It was almost identical to the one he picked up from the ground at the beginning, and it could hardly even be called a sword.

At the same time, it doesn't even have a physical form; it's like a phantom projection.

However, this weapon displayed a far more exaggerated killing intent than the greatsword from before.

Neither weight nor sharpness matters in comparison to it.

Could this be the highest realm of having no sword in hand but a sword in heart?
Looking back on the upgrades and changes in Brother Afei's weapons along the way, Fu Qian sighed with emotion.

Most importantly, this simplicity and naturalness evokes a sense of nostalgia for someone from the past.

The Mycelium Sword Saint of the Academy.

Although the tool-like Afei still looks pitiful and doesn't have that special face, just like the weapon in his hand, it has a sophisticated feel that captures the essence without the form.

At the same time, his opponent, who was "face-to-face" with him, suddenly seemed rather clumsy.

One can only say that he truly lives up to his second-tier swordsmanship; although this change seems to foreshadow some kind of transformation—

Is he even more of a sword saint than Sword Saint Afei? After fighting his way through as his tool, has he finally completely abandoned himself and merged with the way of the sword?
"For example, why didn't he upgrade?"

Theoretically, he had achieved enlightenment, although Fu Qian didn't particularly appreciate it. With a sigh, he pointed at Sword Saint A Fei and said to the Creator.

"……Why?"

Although there's no such thing as facial expression, you can still tell the latter isn't happy. After acknowledging that the tool-like Afei had indeed leveled up, he directly asked a question.

"Because his opponent is absolutely right now, it will take some effort for you to come up with something more correct."

I didn't mind paying at all, and that was a genuine answer.

Based on the previous speculation about the error correction principle, the second-order Afei, who has completely erased himself at this moment, is undoubtedly the purest form that can be achieved at this position.

So unless we directly reject the way of the sword, there should be no room for correction.

Fu Qian believes that for the Creator of Intelligence, that deeper level of denial would require at least a lot more effort.

"So what? Will saying the same thing change your final outcome? Or do you still not believe I am immortal?"

The answer seemed correct, and the creator was even forced to come up with a set of three questions.

"That word is unlucky, don't say it casually." Upon hearing the word "immortal," Professor Fu, who had more life experience, quickly offered a kind reminder.

After all, he remembered very clearly that those who had made such claims in the past had all met with increasingly tragic ends.

Ha ha……

At that moment, the Creator simply let out a series of laughs, without a single ripple appearing on the surface of his brain.

laugh--

Unfortunately, no matter how big your head is, the world doesn't change according to your will. This response, apart from its commendable optimism, failed to bring about any change in what followed.

With a peculiar sound, the second-tier Afei appeared in another location, his movements changed, and he finally lowered the sword he had been holding high.

But even bigger changes happened after he was born.

An invisible figure wielding a giant sword lost its ability to react halfway through its dodge maneuver.

click!
It even lost its outline in the next moment.

Fu Qian said he heard an unusually crisp sound, and the humanoid figure shattered and was no longer formless.

Without needing extraordinary perception, one can already directly see the broken fragments—crystals?
But on the solidified remains, there was not a trace of blood; instead, they were shattered into a shiny mess.

……

It really is crystallized.

For the attacker, there was no need to get close to confirm that it was indeed the thing he had been looking forward to for so long.

The Crystallization Curse or Blessing, which is suspected to be the direct cause of the Academy's exploration team's complete annihilation, only appeared after they had progressed all the way to Depth 3, in such a scene.

Indeed, one should do good deeds and not worry about the future—but why does one have this future?
Knowing not only what happened but also why it happened, Fu Qian was equally interested in the reasons behind this achievement.

Unfortunately, the person involved showed no interest in providing an answer.

After shattering the soul with a single sword strike, the second-tier A Fei didn't even turn around, remaining standing in the same spot striking a pose.

"How can it be……"

On the other hand, it seems that they have even entered the blind spot of the Creator's knowledge, and they are equally unable to understand the mess of debris.

"I think there may be multiple reasons, such as firstly, it is related to Kendo."

Fortunately, there was an academic leader who had seen it all before, acting as a pillar of stability. Fu Qian nodded slightly, already offering his speculation.

"Based on my experience dealing with them, the authority corresponding to this divine path is extremely powerful and its killing aura is so strong that it is suspected of being able to directly destroy extraordinary forms."

This isn't just random talk; it's based on the battle with the Mycelium Sword Saint during the academy days.

After being struck by a sword, I reflected on my experience: the buildings corresponding to the extraordinary form seemed to be being forcibly demolished.

If it were someone of a lower rank, they might have been cleaved into a pile of extraordinary materials—just like they are now.

The ground was sparkling, and the sight was somewhat reminiscent of the Thorn Blood I was tasked with finding when I first went to the capital.

It would be considered a rare and precious treasure no matter where it is placed, right?
"But this explanation alone is not enough. We also need to answer an important question: why are all the materials after decomposition the same? Isn't the type a bit too uniform?"

Drawing on his numerous observations and experiences over the past few days, Fu Qian was not satisfied with a simple explanation but continued to delve deeper.

"How can it be--"

Unfortunately, the Creator had become only capable of repeating words, and at that moment it let out an even more shrill cry.

Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see that the enormous central processing unit was also becoming shiny.

(End of this chapter)