Chapter 1673: Chapter 1668: Cosmic Mirage

"What happened—"

The sudden change undoubtedly brought strong shock to those who had just escaped the danger.

Elder Huang Leji, who had endured too much, finally couldn’t help but cry out at the incomprehensible casualties.

Especially among the two who fell, though one was stopped just now, the other was even standing not far from him.

The logic of it all was completely incomprehensible.

The outcome was even more terrifying—not mere unconsciousness, the two on the ground had simply ceased to breathe.

Unexpected deaths, many times, bring more pressure than bloodshed, especially in such places.

The surviving team members, including Huang Leji, obviously didn’t know whether to move or not, and instinctively checked themselves over.

The conclusion was that they were unharmed.

"...Is this fake?"

Sha Ming, who stopped abruptly, after witnessing this series of changes, turned and stared hard at Fu Qian, though his tone seemed more like talking to himself.

"The bonds still exist, just invisible... We haven’t escaped the psychological projection, just now was merely an illusion..."

"But the Cycle Enforcer is indeed gone, and the rules don’t seem exactly the same... What actually happened just now?"

"You actually always knew, which is why you stayed still..."

"You’re flattering me, in truth, I didn’t always know, just had some good habits."

The other party reflected on a long list in one breath, and Fu Qian could not help but nod modestly in response.

"For example, having strong empathy, even if entrusting others with the task, I would consider the feasibility, to avoid making things difficult for others."

...

What method should be used to break a cage woven by rules?

The Grand Fate Ming Emperor doesn’t lie. Even though he decided long ago to bring over a fellow prisoner, Fu Qian had never stopped contemplating this question.

Among them, the simplest answer seems to be breaking through with force.

Confronting the rules head-on with a high enough ranking and finding loopholes from within?

Or using an incomprehensible annihilation method, directly detonating a nuclear bomb inside?

Truly simple and crude, and even with the current shallow knowledge, it’s hard to say there’s no one who can do it.

Yet, for Fu Qian, who always plans for the worst against his enemies, this answer is obviously not satisfying enough.

Suppose the cage is indeed perfect?

The rules that form it not only have no loopholes, they are even part of the world’s basic rules, indestructible.

If a Superior Being were thrown into this cage, what method would they use to escape?

Coincidentally, when contemplating this question, Fu Qian first thought of the Prism of Radiant Transformation.

In several previous encounters, that figure had repeatedly demonstrated techniques worthy of being called "world-twisting."

To Fu Qian, this seemed like a possible thought process.

Perhaps those rules can be supreme, unable to be twisted, but what about the elements that compose them?

If the definition of "up" is changed, can a rule as unyielding as "those who move upwards will be severely punished" really create constraints?

If such situations occur more often, can this cage still be seamless?

There are even methods similar to the Witch’s, which can directly make the concept of "up" disappear.

In Fu Qian’s view, these solutions that fundamentally weaken the concept of rules are much more reasonable than breaking through with sheer force.

Therefore, the light explosion just now, sweeping away all sorts of demons and monsters, did not immediately convince Fu Qian.

Divine Beings, but merely a projection.

No matter how high the ranking, the power should be limited.

As a result, the simplest, brutal method then succeeded in an instant?

Fu Qian was not that optimistic.

This was one of the reasons he remained unmoved, as for reason number two—

"You know I’m not Him?"

The rainbow-like human figure, motionless since just now, suddenly turned to look this way and said.

"Of course."

Fu Qian sighed.

...

"Interesting."

At that moment, the voice from the humanoid form seemed less ethereal.

"What you used just now obviously contained power from Him, isn’t it normal to be tracked and have it manifest when activated?"

But the voice still didn’t seem to fully trust Fu Qian’s words.

"Precisely because it can form a link, it must definitely not be Him."

Fu Qian responded without hesitation, even taking a moment to check on Sha Ming and the others.

Some were doubtful, some sorrowful, others angry, but not one audience member was paying attention to this dialogue.

It was as if this conversation didn’t exist in their perception.

"On the other side is a finely woven cell, the kind of situation that so obviously seems like a trap, how could someone of that style ever just step right in?"

For a while, Fu Qian explained the specific reasoning with more liberated gestures.

"Heh heh heh... Well said!"

As it turned out, this sincere exchange didn’t go to waste, as an expression full of malicious laughter almost instantly echoed.

The indistinct human figure also quickly retracted and sharpened.

In just a few seconds, the indescribable rainbow hue completely disappeared.

It was replaced by the face of a shady middle-aged man and a memorable bald head.

Both were undeniably familiar.

"Lord Pa Qi, it’s been a while."

The name that was almost about to be spoken before transformed into Fu Qian’s greeting.

...

Indeed, the deity who appeared was the Deceiver Patch, with whom he had a familiar exchange on Ye Island.

As expected, a superior being at a divine level.

According to the lantern’s introduction, even a "Cosmic Deity."

The fact is, during the short time before manifesting, he decided to pretend to be the power that disturbed Him, in reverse.

This reaction indicates that even a projection still had considerable control, as evidenced by plainly recognizing him.

"Is that so? Time is indeed an interesting concept... Heh heh heh..."

Still so optimistic, Lord Pa Qi had been laughing non-stop since revealing the true form, even complimenting Fu Qian’s efficiency.

"But your rate of progress is indeed quite good, it seems this world is finally starting to become interesting."

"Your Lordship isn’t bad either, that previous move was quite brilliant."

In the realm of polite exchange, the reciprocal admiration is fundamental, let alone the fact that he still seemed to owe the other a horse.

Fu Qian instantly nodded and returned the compliment, gesturing to the surroundings.

"Can I ask how you accomplished it?"

"Is that the question you want to know this time? I thought you might want to ask about some ancient secrets."

Lord Pa Qi’s tone sounded somewhat surprised at Fu Qian’s research spirit.

"Would you answer if I asked about ancient secrets?"

"No."

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