"You actually possess such divine power? Shennong, you... no, impossible! You aren't Shennong. Who are you?" As he continued exchanging blows with Shennong, Chi You found that his opponent could withstand every attack. His earlier indifference vanished, replaced by surprise-no, outright shock-as he demanded an answer.
Hearing his questions, Gungun, whose arms were growing sore, knew the deception could no longer hold. With a frown, Gungun abruptly turned toward him and shouted, "Silence!"
Hum! The law of silence rippled, and Chi You instantly became unable to move.
Bam! Then Gungun strode forward with a dragon's bearing and a tiger's stride, controlling Shennong's body, and slammed a fist into his chin. The punch sent Chi You flying, though it failed to make him cough up blood.
Seeing this, Gungun lowered those arms and muttered, "Sure enough, a mortal's body is fragile. It's nowhere near as handy as my own!"
Hearing those words and sensing the power of the law of silence that bound him gradually fading, Chi You understood as he flew backward. Shennong had been replaced. The one inside him was...
Boom! The instant the power of the law of silence completely dissipated, Chi You transformed into a streak of light and flew back the way he had come. He landed before Gungun with a thunderous crash, then dropped to one knee and bowed his head respectfully. "Teacher."
Looking at Chi You bowing so respectfully, Gungun felt somewhat conflicted.
You call me Teacher and treat me with such respect. How am I supposed to bring myself to scheme you to death in the future?
You're making things difficult for me!
"Ahem, get up," Gungun told Chi You, clenching a fist.
"Yes, Teacher." Chi You stood, then asked Gungun, "Teacher, have you... possessed Shennong's body?"
"Yes. The Supreme Pure Sage made