The bloodstain at Emperor E's lips vanished in an instant.
From appearances alone, nothing could be detected.
Yet Burning Lamp Buddha and Future Buddha had seen it all.
The two Buddhas exchanged a look, their expressions subtle.
"Lord Emperor E, you... seem to be injured?"
Burning Lamp Buddha spoke, once again addressing Emperor E as "Lord," making Emperor E frown.
Still, he knew he could not conceal it. With an indifferent expression, he said, "I encountered a minor accident."
"With Lord Emperor E's cultivation and methods," Burning Lamp Buddha said, "if it were merely a minor accident, blood would not be flowing from the corner of your lips, would it?"
Emperor E turned his head, his icy gaze falling upon Burning Lamp Buddha. "Why don't you try it yourself?"
A trace of anger had already entered his voice.
Burning Lamp Buddha smiled. "Lord Emperor E, do not take offense. As an old friend who has known you for years, I am merely concerned for you. I have absolutely no intention of taking pleasure in your misfortune."
At the side, Future Buddha said calmly, "I, too, was injured by the power of Su Yi's past-life will. A year has passed, yet my injuries remain. There is nothing shameful about losing to Su Yi."
Emperor E gave a cold snort and withdrew his gaze without saying anything.
Yet Burning Lamp Buddha continued, "If Lord Emperor E does not mind, could you tell us exactly how you were injured?"
Emperor E said expressionlessly, "What does it have to do with you?"
Burning Lamp Buddha did not mind. "Then let me make a guess. If nothing unexpected happened, Lord Emperor E's injury must be related to the Five Decay Dao Tribulation, correct?"
Emperor E's pupils contracted faintly, but he remained silent.
Burning Lamp Buddha