Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 117

Within the ancient secret realm:

The newly arrived sects and scattered cultivators from other sects suffered heavy casualties, with nearly half already lost.

It could be largely attributed to the Sky Restriction Domain, as many fell victim to Monster Beasts’ jaws.

In stark contrast to these other sects,

the Qinglian Sect remained unscathed.

This was all thanks to Zhao Gou’s presence.

With him around, not a single member of the Qinglian Sect sustained any injuries.

As for the Monster Beasts…

The group from Qinglian Sect stared in bewilderment at Zhao Gou, standing atop three colossal dead beasts, his bare upper body showcasing explosive muscles.

Especially when they saw his ghostly muscular back, everyone couldn’t help but gulp audibly.

They had initially thought Zhao Gou excelled only in medical arts.

Who would have imagined that once he shed his clothes, he transformed into a ferocious powerhouse?

His flesh clashed directly with wild beasts in intense battles.

Single-handedly, Zhao Gou pummeled those massive creatures to death-or rather, almost to death.

Liu Shunyi instructed, “Don’t kill them completely; leave just enough breath so their meat stays fresh!”

Zhao Gou nodded in agreement.

And true to Liu Shunyi’s words, Zhao Gou ensured each of the three Monster Beasts retained merely a thread of life.

What followed left everyone’s scalps tingling with unease.

They watched as Zhao Gou and Liu Shunyi proceeded to carve out chunks of meat while the beasts were still alive. Thanks to their Medicine Pills, the wounds instantly healed, allowing continuous harvesting.

Essentially, they now had an endless supply of fresh meat.

Now, they had no concerns about sustenance.

However, those three beasts endured daily torment akin to being slowly dissected alive.

Naturally, the Monster Beasts attempted escape multiple times.

Yet, as soon as they made any move, their bodies would instantly go limp.

Eventually, the beasts resigned themselves to their fate.

Their fear of Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou escalated rapidly.

As a result,

the three Monster Beasts became utterly obedient, following every command from Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou without question.

Upon entering the secret realm, the Qinglian Sect members found themselves with three bodyguards at their disposal.

They even constructed a makeshift dwelling on the back of the giant tiger.

Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou leisurely lounged inside this mobile abode, sipping tea while enjoying the scenic views of the secret realm.

Even the Qinglian Sect disciples felt an unprecedented sense of safety, almost giving them the illusion that they were not here for life-threatening challenges but rather on vacation.

Of course,

this illusion wasn’t taken seriously by the Qinglian Sect disciples. They attributed it all to Zhao Gou’s prowess.

As for Liu Shunyi, they envied his position under Zhao Gou’s protection, sharing meals and accommodations with him.

Nevertheless, the Qinglian Sect disciples held no objections.

After all, Liu Shunyi was an Alchemist.

Any medicinal herbs collected within the secret realm were brought to him for refining, and he never turned anyone away.

Furthermore, upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm,

Liu Shunyi’s alchemy technique became increasingly bold. He no longer needed a pill furnace, instead directly using Nascent Fire to perform alchemy mid-air.

This display left the Qinglian Sect members awestruck and speechless.

However, this tranquil life did not last long.

As the Qinglian Sect ventured deeper, they gradually reached the Second Layer of the secret realm.

The First Layer was akin to a vast wilderness. Despite being rich with medicinal plants, even these were considered mere weeds within an ancient-level secret realm.

In contrast, the Second Layer revealed itself as a colossal city-state. Its size was immense, stretching far beyond immediate sight. What lay within the city-state remained unknown, as its walls towered ridiculously high, imposing a barrier against aerial exploration due to the Sky Restriction Domain.

To enter the city, one had no choice but to pass through the main gate. Unfortunately, upon approaching the city-state, the three beasts refused to move any further, trembling on the ground as if sensing overwhelming terror within.

With the giant beasts immobilized, the Qinglian Sect reluctantly bid farewell to their comfortable transport.

As Liu Shunyi and others stepped off the beasts, the trio bolted away at full speed, seemingly fleeing for their lives. Witnessing this scene, beads of cold sweat formed on everyone’s foreheads.

“What could possibly be inside the city-state to instill such fear in these beasts?” Zhao Gou stood at a distance, observing the tightly closed gates with a slight frown.

“Whatever the danger may be, we’ll only know by venturing in. However…” Zhao Gou paused, glancing involuntarily at the Qinglian Sect disciples nearby.

All of them were Foundation Establishment Disciples, clearly slowing him down. Moreover, Zhao Gou had recently gained new insights into medical techniques, but with these people around, he couldn’t freely employ them.

More crucially, as long as they were present, that damn Liu Shunyi would never take action. Did they really think Zhao Gou was brave enough to confront those three monstrous beasts head-on? He had been terrified back then too, forced into action by Liu Shunyi’s kick.

With so many watching, Zhao Gou felt compelled to maintain appearances, knowing full well that Liu Shunyi wouldn’t let him face certain death. Yet, the outcome was unexpected.

Zhao Gou discovered that continuously healing himself weakened those beasts significantly.

The Qinglian Sect disciples understood Zhao Gou’s unspoken message and promptly bowed respectfully.

“We will gather spirit medicines here in the first layer, Elder Zhao Gou. Please stay safe.”

Zhao Gou nodded in acknowledgment.

Together with Liu Shunyi, they proceeded towards the massive gates of the ancient city.

Before long, Zhao Gou and Liu Shunyi reached the massive gates of the ancient city.

The gates appeared dark and imposing, crafted from an unknown material. Intrigued, Zhao Gou walked up and tapped on them.

“Ding ding ding…”

A metallic sound resonated.

Zhao Gou then tried to push the gates, but they remained firmly unmoved.

He glanced at Liu Shunyi. “How do we get inside?”

Liu Shunyi touched the gates, feeling a sudden sense of familiarity. The material seemed similar to the small box from the River of Forgetfulness Secret Realm.

“Could it be that sacrificing longevity and blood is required to open these gates?” Zhao Gou asked with a frown.

Liu Shunyi hesitated momentarily, realizing how much his influence had rubbed off on Zhao Gou. However, he shook his head – there was no need for such measures this time.

Instead, Liu Shunyi took out a small knife and swiftly cut a gash on his hand. He then pressed his bleeding palm onto the gate.

“Hummm~”

Instantaneously, the gates began to tremble, and intricate patterns emerged across their surface. As the designs covered the entire gate, a cracking sound echoed, and a narrow gap opened, just wide enough for one person to pass through.

“You go first,” Liu Shunyi said.

Without hesitation, Zhao Gou stepped through the opening. Liu Shunyi closely followed behind.

Once both were fully inside, Liu Shunyi released his hand, which instantly healed from the wound. Witnessing this rapid recovery left Zhao Gou awestruck.