"don't want!"
A scream came from within the black mist, "Shikamaru, don't do this to me!"
Orochi Shikamaru's expression changed drastically. He quickly waved his hand, and the demonic dragon instantly stopped its attack, swallowing all the black mist back into its body.
At that moment, a delicate body, covered in wounds, sat slumped on the ground, displaying a pitiful expression. She also looked at him with resentful eyes.
Orochi Shikamaru's eyes widened in surprise and doubt. "You're Fukuda?"
Liu Siyun nodded. "It's me! No matter what, we were once together, and we almost became husband and wife. How could you bear to kill me!"
Orochi Shikamaru clenched his fists instantly, gritting his teeth as he said, "Stop with your sweet talk! Over the years, my Orochi clan has been neglected by the Emperor and is in a low point. My grandmother has proposed marriage to the Fukuda family more than once, but have you ever respected us? I even proposed to you in person, and what did you do?"
"You said my Orochi clan is a lowly clan, that we are all descendants of beasts, and that I, Orochi Shikamaru, am not worthy of you at all!" By the end, Orochi Shikamaru almost roared.
The two had been betrothed since childhood, but due to the rise of the Fukuda family and the weakening of the Orochi family, the betrothal became a mere illusion and a lifelong pain for Orochi Shikamaru.
Liu Siyun, however, said with tears streaming down her face, "Do you think I wanted to do that? I had no choice. As the eldest daughter of the Fukuda family, I could only obey the family's arrangements. I'm just a woman, what do you want me to do?"
"Shikamaru, actually, you've always had a place in my heart. I love you!" Liu Siyun said, choking back tears.
Orochi Shikamaru was slightly taken aback, but his expression quickly returned to normal. "Fukuda, stop pretending. I don't believe a word you say. Don't think that I'll soften just because you're putting on this act. Our two families have been mortal enemies since ancient times. Even if we were to form a marriage alliance, it would be a lie! Given the chance, we would never let the other side off! If it were me today, I believe you would not let me go either!"
"Is that what you're thinking?" Liu Siyun's eyes flickered, revealing an expression of utter despair. She chuckled softly, slowly closed her eyes, and said, "Since that's the case, then kill me! If my death can quell your anger and resentment, and bring glory to your Orochi clan, then I will die without regret. After all, you were once someone I loved!"
Yagi no Shikamaru's pupils twitched suddenly.
"You really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"
brush!
The next second, he appeared directly in front of Liu Siyun and grabbed her fair neck.
Liu Siyun stared directly at him with her beautiful eyes, her gaze devoid of any fear, but rather filled with a sense of resignation to her fate.
At this moment, Orochi Shikamaru finally softened and slowly lowered his hand. He turned around, his face somewhat stiff.
"I knew it, you still couldn't bear to kill me!" A pair of jade-like hands slowly climbed up his neck. "Shikamaru, this secret realm is fraught with danger. You are alone and ultimately weak. Let me help you, okay? I will help you obtain the Immortal Treasure and make you the glory of the Orochi clan!"
The saying "a gentle embrace is a hero's grave" is absolutely true!
Amidst these comforting words, Orochi Shikamaru gradually lost his way, and his heart began to waver greatly.
"Hmph! Stop with the nice words. Aren't you just trying to use me to seize the Immortal Treasury?" Orochi Shikamaru snorted irritably.
Liu Siyun shook her head. "You're overthinking it. Our Fukuda family is finished. Even if I get the Immortal Treasure, so what? I came to Changbai Mountain this time to help you! I only hope that if you can get the Immortal Treasure, you can get the Orochi family to spare my Fukuda family! Let your grandmother plead with the Emperor so that my parents and family can be spared from imprisonment. Even if it's just to let us live the rest of our lives as ordinary people, that would be enough. I have no other expectations in this life!"
"Shikamaru, I'm begging you!" Liu Siyun hugged Orochi Shikamaru from behind.
Orochi Shikamaru trembled, clenching his fists tightly. The next second, he slowly relaxed them, sighed, and said, "Fine, I'll trust you this once. I can help you! But you must keep your promise! If you dare to betray me again, I'll let you know the consequences of deceiving me, Orochi Shikamaru!"
Liu Siyun nodded repeatedly, "Shikamaru, let's go quickly, or they'll get their hands on Senzou soon!"
Orochi Shikamaru's expression changed, he nodded, and immediately led Liu Siyun toward the Heavenly Ladder.
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Ladder, the two discovered that Lin Yu and the others had not gone far, having only climbed to a height of about ten meters.
"Heh, you can't even climb a step, you're all utterly useless! In that case, you might as well die!"
Orochi Shikamaru snorted coldly, then unleashed his demonic dragon, attacking Lin Yu and the others!
boom!
The dragon roared as it charged up the steps, but unexpectedly, a golden light suddenly shone brightly, and a terrifying force rebounded back.
Bang!
This power was extremely terrifying. The demonic dragon was as if it had been hit by an atomic bomb. It suddenly exploded, turning into a cloud of black mist that dissolved into the golden light!
"How is this possible?" Yagi Shikamaru couldn't help but widen his eyes, feeling incredulous.
This demonic dragon was equivalent to a Saint-level martial artist in strength, yet it was destroyed so easily?
“There’s something strange about these steps!” Liu Siyun said, her eyes gleaming.
Orochi Shikamaru hurriedly walked upwards, whoosh!
As soon as he stepped onto the first step, he felt a powerful force surge towards him, like Mount Tai pressing down on him, almost crushing him!
He struggled to straighten his back and continued to climb, only to find that every step was so heavy!
Now he finally understood why Lin Yu and the others were walking so slowly.
These steps are protected by restrictions left by the ancient gods! Even if a Martial Saint comes, everyone must climb them!
Orochi Shikamaru's face was extremely grim. Seeing that Lin Yu and the others had already gone so far ahead, he was very anxious. He pulled Liu Siyun along and gritted his teeth as they climbed up.
The two raced neck and neck, struggling forward, and finally met just as they were about to reach the summit!
However, the pressure was now even greater, and he couldn't get past the last three steps no matter what he did!
Every time Lin Yu and his group took a step, they were blocked by a powerful force.
Orochi Shikamaru and Liu Siyun are the same!
"Otherwise, killing those two first might reduce the pressure!" Feng Hongye suggested, her beautiful eyes flashing with a cold light.
Lin Yu's eyes also flashed with killing intent, but at this moment he also noticed Liu Siyun's abnormality. It seemed that Fukuda Misa had taken over her body again. Four against two, without any power, they might not be able to gain the upper hand!
"Actually, there's another way!" At this moment, Orochi Shikamaru's eyes flashed as he said, "This kind of restriction isn't very discernible. As long as we hold hands and work together, it will treat us as one person, so the pressure won't accumulate, but our strength can be combined! That way, we can get up there!"
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