Staring directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

#1988 - Mathematical Bliss (XXVII)

It really was a silent and subtle influence.

At that moment, Fu Qian seemed to see the scene of two Sophons locking down technology. The invisible opponent he had been searching for was once again confirmed.

He really wasn't just tilting at windmills.

The other party hadn't temporarily let him go, but had chosen a more vicious method than physical elimination, intending to completely trap him in that "City of Sin."

And the whole process was carried out through the person in front of him.

Certain inducements were applied to him, making him think that he was beyond saving and directly closing the coffin lid, thereby minimizing the probability of him being guided.

That's right, Fu Qian had doubts about the statement that he was "too far gone to be saved."

It wasn't that he doubted the Gravedigger's honesty, but that he doubted his judgment.

His actions in that City of Sin were indeed a bit much. He had continuously killed people, experienced inhuman reincarnation, and finally made a big scene at the Brotherhood's altar, which could be described as deeply sinful.

But to say that that series of operations could directly push him to the point of being beyond saving, Fu Qian didn't think it was necessarily that exaggerated.

More likely, this reason was also part of the inducement, in order to most efficiently lock down his path.

You should know that since the mission started, he had been acting with the proactive attitude of being chased by a dog, not wasting a single moment to act recklessly, yet the coffin lid was still closed so neatly.

If he hadn't been lucky enough to see the "Lotus" at Madam Scarf's place, he would probably have had no chance to experience it again, and the probability of successfully waking up would have been infinitely reduced.

Or was it not just luck?

"I understand. So, is the Lotus that guides the way randomly appearing in that maze before awakening?"

Without voicing his guess to enlighten the Gravedigger, Fu Qian instead confirmed a small detail.

"Not entirely. From everyone's experience, it's more likely to appear when you're causing a lot of trouble in there."

Not minding at all, the Gravedigger shared his experience as a senior.

"The burden of karma?"

His statement easily reminded Fu Qian of a word mentioned earlier.

"Yes, everyone thinks they are extraordinary, but unfortunately, they don't know that pursuing those so-called karmas will only entangle themselves more deeply, and then they are too scared to touch the Lotus that truly guides."

Acknowledging his judgment, the Gravedigger's tone was more self-deprecating than mocking.

"Only by giving up hope can you see the truth. The all-encompassing bright light will try to enlighten the souls in the maze, and what ultimately manifests is the black lotus that negates everything."

"And when you no longer resist, and try to understand the mysteries within, you will slowly discover that light is not light, and black is not black, and ultimately know what is true and what is false."

… …

Just as they say, the more you work hard, the luckier you get.

Instead of slowly plotting, he executed a strategy of quick attacks, which was indeed correct.

The eyes staring at him from behind were obviously quite sharp, and they seemed to have no intention of showing mercy.

If he hadn't caused so much trouble in the short term, the coffin lid would probably have been closed before the black lotus appeared.

Without this guidance, his efficiency in breaking through to the next level would have been greatly reduced.

The methods were so vicious, no wonder they had to be taken down.

With the Gravedigger's help, he sorted out his previous situation, and while praising his own actions, Fu Qian declared that the mastermind truly deserved to die.

Of course, this didn't mean that he completely agreed with what the Gravedigger said.

Everyone has their own limitations. This one might be a level higher, but don't forget that there are at least seven more levels behind.

In the eyes of these people, that City of Sin is fake, and what's in front of them is the real Land of Bliss, and thus the great achievement is completed.

But in Fu Qian's view, the so-called "awakening" is just an abstract way of ascending dimensions —

The Zero Heaven is the inhuman state of consciousness of an insect, and the way to break through is to remember your identity as a human.

The First Heaven is the City of Sin, suspected to be the maze before entering the Land of Bliss, and the way to break through is to wake up.

The Second Heaven is the real Land of Bliss, the place you arrive after waking up… …

Each step is much more abstract than the usual shattering of the void, so what the way to ascend dimensions in the Third Heaven will be is quite a test of imagination.

Of course, there is also a small detail here, which is that this time, up to now, there seems to be no prompt to deduct SAN points.

The previously envisioned rules were wrong, so you actually don't need to deduct SAN points?

Or does this prove that he hasn't actually broken through to the Second Heaven, and what's in front of him is just another illusion?

Fortunately, besides these two pessimistic answers, there is actually another possible explanation, which is that it has already been deducted but he didn't realize it.

The process of gradually thawing when he woke up just now, it wouldn't be surprising to miss something.

Unfortunately, under the circumstances of restricted abilities and items, he also has no way to confirm his current SAN value through extraordinary perception.

He can only verify it when he breaks through to the next level — or when he falls.

In fact, Fu Qian has always been curious, which is that since they can find someone to close his coffin lid, why not just strangle him when he has no ability to resist?

Even if everyone in this First Heaven lives and works in peace, and it is difficult to induce violent behavior, there are still seven whole Heavens, can't they find an opportunity to strike from a higher dimension?

Could it be that even if he is killed in a higher layer, it would be meaningless?

This can't be considered absolutely good news. If that's really the case, then even if he breaks through the Nine Heavens and kills the target Ancient One, will it also be meaningless?

This mission scenario is really a bit evil.

Of course, in any case, one thing is clear, he can't stop, he must continue to be efficient.

"No matter what, you are definitely a lucky one now."

Seeing that Fu Qian didn't say anything, the Gravedigger seemed to understand his mood, didn't continue to get to the bottom of it, and instead comforted him, and in the next moment, asked about Fu Qian's plans.

"Where do you want to go after entering the city? I can take you there."

"Honestly, the replica in that dream is still very similar. Of course, you don't have any gangs to join anymore."

… …

The carved railings and jade steps should still be there, but has the culture changed?

"The church?"

Facing the enthusiastic Gravedigger, Fu Qian looked at the approaching real Land of Bliss, thought for a moment, and opened his mouth.

The organization is gone, maybe there is some residue of faith.