At this, Orochimaru frowned slightly. He had not expected this outcome either.
But as he thought back over his past, he did not seem to have suffered any similar injuries. Could someone have poisoned him?
At that thought, Orochimaru hurriedly asked:
"Ye Feng, can you tell what caused this?"
Ye Feng rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment before shaking his head helplessly.
"I can't tell yet, but it definitely didn't appear recently. Judging by how thoroughly it has merged, it has been corroding you for a very long time!"
"Do you have a solution, Ye Feng?"
"I'm not sure either. I can only try, and even the best outcome would only reduce the impurities in your soul. You'll also have to endure unimaginable pain!"
At this, Orochimaru gave a dismissive smile.
"Do as you see fit, Ye Feng. To me, I might as well die rather than stagnate. Is there anything you need to prepare? I'll send someone to get it ready."
Ye Feng had expected this response.
"There's nothing to prepare. As long as you have no objections, I can begin at any time!"
"In that case, let's do it today. I've already waited far too long!"
As he spoke, Orochimaru actually climbed onto the operating table himself, completely disregarding the fact that all sorts of creatures had been dissected on it before.
Still, Ye Feng understood how Orochimaru felt. By rights, Orochimaru should have broken through five years ago. It had only been delayed until now because of Ye Feng's disappearance. It would have been strange if he were not impatient.
Ye Feng did not stand on ceremony either. He walked up to the operating table and said:
"If you feel any discomfort, don't resist, or it will affect the final results!"
Orochimaru gave him a