"Bang~~~"
Inside the Bronze Immortal Palace, the final result of Gu Sheng's struggle against the palace was, of course, his defeat. Blood-colored immortal characters wove together terrifying immortal light that swept over him, while countless bloody marks seemed to form a spiderweb across his body. The erupting immortal power directly blasted him away.
"Are you all right?"
Dragon Maiden flew out and hurriedly caught him. The bloody marks on Gu Sheng's body radiated immortal light, cutting wounds across her body, but she showed no intention of letting go. Instead, she became even more concerned about Gu Sheng's safety.
"I'm fine!!!"
Gu Sheng spat out a mouthful of blood brimming with boundless killing intent. The instant it hit the ground, the clang of blades and ringing of swords sounded like an ambush from all sides, and Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue nearly lost consciousness under the demonic sound.
"Don't come near me yet. Heal your injuries first."
Gu Sheng pushed Dragon Maiden away and handed her a jade bottle. His body was covered in wounds, while immortal light wove into a net and Emperor's might constantly clashed against it. This was a process of transformation.
He had taken the initiative to touch the blood-colored immortal characters, triggering the Bronze Immortal Palace's counterattack. He had also caught a glimpse of the secrets of immortal artifacts, which naturally benefited his cultivation—but such benefits did not come easily.
If he had not possessed the Emperor's Body, then even as a Quasi-Emperor, what he had just done would have been a near-death experience. An ordinary Quasi-Emperor could not withstand such an eruption of power. Gu Sheng had only barely endured it and gained the benefits through the system and his Emperor's Body.
"Mm!"
Dragon Maiden did not argue with him. After confirming that he was