Yang Fei's eyes were bloodshot and red, his lungs holding very little oxygen.
His brain was also rapidly becoming oxygen-deprived, his consciousness on the verge of fading.
Yet, hearing everything Zu Shen said, Yang Fei's eyes suddenly widened, and terrifying flames began to burn all around him!
"Oh? Igniting true fire all over your body? You're truly desperate! But it's a pity, your flames aren't like the Dragon Blood Flame on Ling Feng. Using them against me is too trashy!"
Zu Shen sneered disdainfully, and then the true fire that enveloped him instantly vanished.
It was replaced by something similar to the Dragon Blood Flame on Ling Feng!
Yes, Zu Shen still retained this power obtained from Ling Feng. Once upon a time, Zu Shen was a firm believer in this kind of power. At that time, he thought that Ling Feng could become so powerful, and it was all due to his own physique.
That is, this Dragon Blood Physique!
Indeed, Zu Shen, who had obtained this physique at the time, also gained immense power. However, facing Ling Feng's killing intent, Zu Shen instantly sobered up. He knew that this power was merely an aid to him. The true power he could obtain must be something that suited him.
Now, this power had been modified by him and had become very suitable for him!
The flames shifted from blood-red to white!
Not transparent, but a color akin to mother-of-pearl white.
"Ah!" Yang Fei let out a pained cry. He couldn't withstand this power at all. At this moment, Yang Fei truly felt the sensation of death, even absorbing these flames with every breath.
His internal organs also began to burn. At this moment, the pain was extreme, an inhuman agony!
"I, I can't die..."
Yang Fei finally let out a roar, but his consciousness completely vanished.
He completely fainted, or rather, was infinitely close to death.
Zu Shen's face contorted. The flames around him dispersed, and Zu Shen simply threw Yang Fei to the ground, then let out a mocking sneer, "Truly a warrior of the War God Corps. The resentment in your heart is so strong. You're still holding on stubbornly. Heh, this is the effect I want! I want to see how long you can last!"
As he spoke, Zu Shen raised his hand and dripped a drop of sapphire liquid into Yang Fei's mouth.
The liquid shimmered with spiritual light, and Yang Fei's skin, which was like charred charcoal, instantly cracked open. His tightly shut eyes also snapped open.
Although he had only been unconscious for less than three seconds, it felt like a lifetime to Yang Fei.
He suddenly sprang up from the ground, his entire being on high alert, scanning his surroundings!
Zu Shen, on the other hand, sat down opposite him, looking at the standing Yang Fei with a mocking gaze. He watched as the charred skin on Yang Fei's body fell away, and the man was reborn!
"Heh, you've already died once. How is it? Do you still think your iron-like will is powerful? That's just a joke. Only those who have truly died understand the preciousness of life! Only then will you understand how weak your own power is!"
Yang Fei looked at Zu Shen in horror, swallowing with difficulty. Sweat dripped from his forehead.
Then, Yang Fei shook his head vigorously at Zu Shen and said, "I know what you want to do. Give up. You won't succeed. I admit your power is immense, but against the Heavenly Venerate, you have no chance. You said earlier that only those who have truly died know the preciousness of life and understand how weak their own power is. If I remember correctly, you have died in his hands many times, haven't you?"
Zu Shen's expression grew even more ferocious. "Haha, I didn't expect this. You, a mere guard, are so sharp-tongued. That's right, I have died in Ling Feng's hands many times. But so what? Even if he kills me, he cannot defeat me. And you? Are you sure you can defeat me?!"
"I cannot defeat you, not yet. One day, I will surpass you!"
Yang Fei said each word deliberately.
Zu Shen was silent for a moment, then said to Yang Fei, "You say you know what I'm thinking. Then tell me, what am I thinking?"
Yang Fei's brows furrowed tightly. "You want me to be your spy!"
Zu Shen immediately burst into laughter. "Haha, you are indeed quite clever. That's right, I want you to be my spy. What do you say? Will you do it, or not? Or will you truly choose death?!"
Yang Fei's pupils contracted sharply. In the end, he shook his head at Zu Shen. "Impossible. Even if you kill me, I will not be your spy. I will always follow the strong!"
"Haha, that statement of yours is very interesting. What? Don't you think I am strong?"
Zu Shen sneered and shook his head, slowly standing up and approaching Yang Fei again!
Yang Fei instinctively took several steps back. "Although you are stronger than me, you are not necessarily stronger than..."
"You want to say, I am not necessarily stronger than Ling Feng, so you still won't submit to me, because you are afraid that aligning with me is a dead end, right?"
Zu Shen's eyes became even more mocking.
Yang Fei's gaze began to falter. His previously firm conviction seemed to be wavering!
"I, I didn't say that. In any case, even if I die, I will not be your spy!"
Yang Fei gritted his teeth.
"Haha, you can fool everyone, but can you fool yourself? Yang Fei, you hate Ling Feng. He drove you away, exiled you here. You should know very well that returning to his side is basically impossible. Moreover, if there's a first time, there will be a second!"
Zu Shen laughed wildly. In just a few steps, he was in front of Yang Fei, staring directly into Yang Fei's eyes and saying, "Are you sure you can endure this kind of pain again? In his hands, you are just a dog. When he tells you to come, you come. When he tells you to leave, you leave!"
"No, it's not like that. This matter was my fault. I was negligent! That's how I fell into your trap!"
Yang Fei's eyes widened. In his anger, he even pointed at Zu Shen's nose and cursed!
Zu Shen, however, was unconcerned, shaking his head indifferently. "Even if you fell into my trap, so what? At least you were loyal and dutiful. But that Ling Feng doesn't think so. Tell me, what exactly did you do wrong? Is the standard of right and wrong determined by you? It's determined by Ling Feng. If he says you are wrong, you are wrong. If he says you are right, you are right. Aren't you just a dog?"
"No! Shut up. Even if I'm a dog, I've protected many people. That's enough for me! I was born to protect them!" Yang Fei gritted his teeth, his entire demeanor becoming somewhat ferocious and crazed.
"Heh, a sense of justice? Fine, then what if I tell you that everything I'm doing is also to protect all humanity?!" Zu Shen shrugged, his posture relaxing completely, as if he had Yang Fei completely in his grasp!