Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 86

“What do you intend to do?”

“Remember, I represent the Tianji Holy Land. If I were to die here, do you know what consequences would follow?”

Zhao Gou chuckled.

“Die? Oh no, no, no! As a healer, how could I let you perish? On the contrary, not only will I prevent your death, but I’ll ensure you live on.”

With that, Zhao Gou’s green magical energy completely enveloped Tang Xiaoren.

Tang Xiaoren’s grim expression instantly improved.

Then, Zhao Gou released his hold once more.

Instantly, Tang Xiaoren began aging rapidly again.

Zhao Gou promptly resumed healing him.

This cycle repeated continuously.

Liu Shunyi was almost dumbfounded.

He had clearly seen Tang Xiaoren’s name steadily dimming.

Yet suddenly, it flared up again.

Liu Shunyi intensified his efforts to refine Tang Xiaoren’s essence and longevity.

However,

Tang Xiaoren’s name continued to grow brighter.

“Fuck, what does this mean? Is he provoking me?” Liu Shunyi grew furious.

Instantly activating the Blood Combustion Divine Fist, he poured all his power into the Blood Demon Scripture.

But once again,

Tang Xiaoren’s name kept flashing rapidly, as if dancing at a rave party.

“Damn, is a highest-grade red name really that formidable?” Liu Shunyi resumed his frenzied absorption.

A day passed.

Under this relentless absorption, Liu Shunyi’s cultivation base reached the peak of the Golden Core realm.

Having attained the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage,

Liu Shunyi decided to pause.

Despite his efforts, there were no signs of forming a Nascent Soul, nor could he achieve perfection within this realm.

Liu Shunyi realized that his rapid cultivation needed some stabilization.

However, what puzzled him was Tang Xiaoren’s situation.

Despite no longer absorbing his essence and longevity, why was Tang Xiaoren’s name continuously dimming?

“What is happening here?” Liu Shunyi couldn’t fully comprehend it.

Nevertheless, it mattered little.

This incident would undoubtedly cause significant trouble for the Heavenly God Cult.

As for his next step, Liu Shunyi decided to gain more experience through training.

Of course, considering the timing,

the secret realm was likely about to open soon.

He needed to carefully plan his approach.

Before doing so, Liu Shunyi resolved to visit Lin Wudao once again.

He believed that Lin Wudao might have greater knowledge of the secret realm.

Moreover, Liu Shunyi found something familiar about the Shadow Guard accompanying Lin Wudao.

After rendering Tang Xiaoren partially paralyzed, Zhao Gou swiftly departed.

As for whether Tang Xiaoren would report him to the Tianji Holy Land, Zhao Gou doubted it. He held a secret concerning Tang Xiaoren that could be leveraged. If Tang Xiaoren dared to complain, Zhao Gou would expose his illicit relationship with someone within the Tianji Holy Land. Such revelation would only worsen Tang Xiaoren’s fate.

However, Zhao Gou had no intention of letting Tang Xiaoren fall into the hands of the Tianji Holy Land. Seeking revenge oneself always felt more satisfying.

Nonetheless, Zhao Gou couldn’t help but scratch his head.

Just moments ago, he had comprehended yet another new divine ability. He named this one “Disarticulation.”

The reason behind the name was clear: now, he could effortlessly detach and remove others’ limbs or even organs while keeping them alive. Moreover, he could ensure the dismembered individual continuously experienced excruciating pain from their wounds, preventing any healing.

Casually, Zhao Gou grabbed a rat from the ground, enveloping it with magical energy. Instantaneously, the rat’s limbs were detached.

“Squeak…squeak…”

The rat’s agonized cries echoed.

With a mere thought from Zhao Gou,

the rat’s limbs reattached themselves.

However, moments later,

the limbs detached once again.

“Squeak…squeak…”

The rat screamed anew in pain.

Zhao Gou felt somewhat helpless.

“Still not quite perfected.”

Yet at the same time, his expression turned peculiar.

“Why do I feel like the path I’m following is increasingly resembling the Demon Dao?”

Zhao Gou was uncertain about this realization.

Nevertheless, he was in a good mood today.

He tossed away the mouse and decided to find a place for a drink.

After Zhao Gou left,

Lin Wudao, now restored to around one year old,

observed the squealing rat on the ground, its limbs severed.

Then he glanced back at Zhao Gou, a hint of astonishment creeping into his eyes.

“Well, well, another living Yama!” Lin Wudao exclaimed.

At that moment, the Shadow Guard also looked at the rat, his face turning pale.

“My lord, the cuts where the rat’s limbs were severed appear fresh, yet there’s no bleeding. That means it will continuously experience pain.”

Lin Wudao nodded.

“Yes, this is yet another living Yama. From now on, avoid provoking him at all costs.”

The Shadow Guard swallowed nervously.

“Um, sir, earlier I had planned to lock Zhao Gou with that old sow!”

Lin Wudao’s expression shifted abruptly as he recalled how Jing Shui City was instantly obliterated by Zhao Gou’s single use of Salvation to Myriad Beings.

“What sins have I committed? To encounter both living Yamas of this world and even incur their wrath!” Lin Wudao began questioning his fate, unsure if it was good or bad luck.

Fortunately for him,

he remained temporarily under the protection of one living Yama.

However,

just as Lin Wudao mentioned “living Yama,” Liu Shunyi arrived.

“What are you two looking at?” Liu Shunyi asked.

Seeing Liu Shunyi approach, Lin Wudao hastily said, “Big Brother, may I ask you for a favor?”

Liu Shunyi looked puzzled.

Lin Wudao proceeded to recount his encounter with Zhao Gou, leaving Liu Shunyi equally stunned. Even witnessing the energetic, limbless white mouse before them seemed almost unbelievable.

“Did Zhao Gou do this?” Liu Shunyi asked incredulously.

Lin Wudao nodded affirmatively.

Liu Shunyi scratched his head, feeling astonished.

Good heavens!

Why does it feel like Zhao Gou might be even more terrifying than me?

Nevertheless, regarding Zhao Gou, Liu Shunyi waved his hand dismissively.

“Don’t worry, you needn’t concern yourself with Zhao Gou. By the way, let’s go find him; I actually have something to discuss with him.”

Lin Wudao hesitated, sensing an ominous foreboding.

A meeting between these two living Yamas

felt like nothing good could possibly come from it.

Shortly after, Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou successfully met.

Zhao Gou eyed the transformed Liu Shunyi with caution.

“Fellow Daoist, what brings you here?”

For a moment, Liu Shunyi briefly revealed his true appearance.

Zhao Gou momentarily froze but quickly pretended as if he hadn’t seen anything.

Lin Wudao, equally bewildered, stared at Liu Shunyi.

He had thoroughly investigated everyone from Qinglian Sect, and aside from being an Alchemist, there was nothing particularly remarkable about Liu Shunyi.

But today, it all changed.

Wow!

This living Yama truly knew how to conceal himself deeply.

Of course, Lin Wudao remained completely oblivious, without any inkling of suspicion.

At that moment, Liu Shunyi whispered something softly into Zhao Gou’s ear.

Zhao Gou’s eyes widened, stammering, “Y-y-you…”

Liu Shunyi chuckled mischievously.

“Power has no inherent good or evil; our collaboration merely punishes evildoers without taking their lives!”

Still hesitant, Zhao Gou struggled with the idea.

Seeing this, Liu Shunyi continued persuading him. “How about this? I’ll handle causing harm, and you can focus on saving lives. This way, your reputation for healing will flourish.”

Zhao Gou’s eyes suddenly lit up. “That works, that works!”