Zi Yan crushed every trick with sheer strength, severely injuring the newly advanced Dou Emperor Gu He with a single punch and thoroughly dousing the fighting spirit that had only just kindled within him.
"Hai Bodong, you bastard! We've known each other for years, and you actually..." Gu He glared at Hai Bodong in utter disbelief, his voice hoarse. They were old acquaintances in the Jia Ma Empire and had shared some friendship back then. He had never imagined that Hai Bodong would stand by and watch now, or even subtly side with his enemies.
Hai Bodong turned his back, ice-blue Dou Qi slowly circulating around him. His tone was indifferent. "Known each other? What a joke. Gu He, Medusa sealed my Dou Qi for all those years, and I went everywhere gathering ingredients for medicinal pills. How come I don't remember having a sixth-grade Alchemist friend back then?"
"You... why didn't you tell me sooner? If I'd known, I would certainly have refined pills for you once, free of charge!" Gu He trembled with rage.
"Heh, the Misty Cloud Sect's Pill King, the only sixth-grade Alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, yet you only refine pills for the Misty Cloud Sect. Even the Imperial Family can hardly obtain a single pill from you, let alone a mere Ice Emperor like me!" Hai Bodong sneered.
The Heavenly Mansion's three Dou Wangs from the Black-Corner Region cared nothing for all that. One, his face thick with brutish flesh, strode forward with a savage grin. Without a word, he swung his arm wide and delivered two resounding smacks, slapping Gu He until stars danced before his eyes and half his face swelled like a steamed bun. Another kicked the backs of his knees, sending him to the ground with a thud, unable