Chapter 125: After the God Emperor arranged for the Fire God to leave with his men, Li Youyang...
After the Fire God and his men left, Li Youyang looked at the Water Tribe with cold eyes: "I heard that some of you want to overthrow me?"
All the water creatures knelt hurriedly: "We bow to the Lord Water God. From now on, we are willing to serve you as our master. If we have any second thoughts, we will be punished by heaven and earth."
Li Youyang said coldly, "Who was responsible for the affairs of the water tribe in the past?"
"My Lord, it's me."
"You will continue to be responsible from now on. I have only one thing to say: unless it is a matter of life or death, do not disturb my peace."
"Yes, I've made note of it."
It was not until Li Youyang left that Shura God came back to his senses, his eyes bright and fiery. He had never thought that Li Youyang would be so graceful when fighting with others. Also, how could an arrogant man like the God of War be so deeply attracted by a pretty face?
When they were almost at the Water God Temple, Li Youyang stopped and said coldly, "Does the Shura God have anything else to say?"
Han Shun smiled and said, "No."
Li Youyang was about to speak when Han Shun added, "I like you and just want to be with you, that's all."
Fearing that Li Youyang might refuse, Han Shun added, "Lord Water God is a peerless figure. Without me, there would be others. But as long as I'm here, I'll be the only one to bother you."
Li Youyang couldn't help but frown. He had met people who liked him before, but none of them always said that they liked him, and none of them would really pursue him so blatantly. This shameless look was comparable to Bei Liyuan's.
Seeing the disgust in Li Youyang's eyes, Han Shun smiled and said, "I think when the War God and the Water God first started fighting, the Water God was also disgusted, right? Now I can be considered to have crossed the threshold."
Li Youyang said coldly: "No."
"Um?"
Han Shun didn't expect the other party to answer and was slightly stunned.
Li Youyang repeated, "I have never had any dislike for Li Yuan."
Han Shun silently clenched his fists and pretended to be relaxed, "It's okay. Everyone is different when it comes to relationships. There are many cases in this world where happy enemies end up together."
Li Youyang knew that he couldn't convince himself and didn't want to waste any more words, so he turned around and went back to his room.
Han Shun lived next door to Li Youyang.
…
Inside the dark room of the Divine Emperor Palace, Bei Liyuan was sitting in meditation to regulate his breathing. The Divine Emperor walked in and said, "Liyuan, do you want to know about Li Youyang's news?"
Bei Liyuan didn't bother to pay attention.
"I heard that the Shura God has successfully moved into the Water God Temple. I guess the heroic rescue he gave me earlier worked."
Bei Liyuan still didn't bother to pay attention.
"You don't believe me? No problem. Once they're together, you'll naturally believe it. Now that they're showing signs of being in love, I plan to give them another push. Recently, an evil spirit has been causing trouble in Donglin Wonderland. The local priests couldn't handle it, so they reported it to me. I plan to send the two of them together. Oh, and I heard that the evil spirit is a ghost bride who likes to help others. Do you think this trip will foster some more affection between them?"
Bei Liyuan frowned slightly, and the God Emperor smiled: "You are worried. It seems that the relationship between you and Li Youyang is not that unbreakable. Are you not very confident in him?"
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On the second day, the decree from the Divine Emperor arrived. In the past, Han Shun would have been angry upon receiving such a decree. He had always been too lazy to care about such trivial matters. But now that he had the opportunity to be alone with Li Youyang, he couldn't suppress the anger at all.
"Water God, since this is the will of the God Emperor, I'm afraid we'll have to make a trip."
Li Youyang thought, "Why don't you just go there yourself for such a small matter?" He was too lazy to move, but he also realized that the God Emperor was trying to match him with the Shura God. If he didn't go, who knows what tricks he would come up with. Thinking of this, he suddenly felt sorry for Bei Liyuan. He was already troubled by the God Emperor's unpleasant love affair, so how much more troublesome must Bei Liyuan have had to deal with so many of them in the past?
Seeing that Li Youyang didn't respond, Han Shun hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I won't do anything excessive to you along the way..."
Li Youyang interrupted: "Let's go."
As soon as the two entered the Donglin Fairyland, the local priest came to greet them: "I heard that the Supreme God was coming, but I didn't expect it to be the Shura God. It really makes my little Donglin proud!"
Li Youyang found it a little funny that there were many flatterers in the divine world. Isn't the ultimate goal of worldly people's practice to seek immortality and freedom? But now, to cultivate godhood, one has to be bound by more rules. It is better to be a wandering immortal in the lower world.
The priest looked at Li Youyang: "Who is this?"
Han Shun looked at Li Youyang with gentle eyes: "Water God."
The priest was slightly startled. In his impression, the Shura God was cruel and ruthless. When had he ever been so gentle to anyone? Although Donglin was remote, he had not missed out on any of the melons he was supposed to eat. The Water God was originally arranged to be married to the Shura God by the God Emperor, but who would have thought that he was the Taoist partner of the God of War when he was going through tribulations. The God Emperor had to withdraw the marriage. Not long ago, the God of War fell, and the Shura God came with the Water God. Looking at the Shura God's appearance, it seemed that good things were about to happen to the two of them. As soon as the God of War fell, the Water God was eager to cling to the Shura God. He was really fickle. However, people all come and go for profit. Given the current situation of the water clan, it is understandable that the Water God made such a choice. However, it must be said that the Water God's appearance is really stunning.
Seeing the priest staring at Li Youyang in a trance, Han Shun couldn't help but step forward to block his view and said coldly, "Are you going to explain the cause of this matter to us here?"
The priest couldn't help but shudder. He wondered if the Asura God had misunderstood him while he was lost in thought while watching the Water God. He hurriedly said, "Two Supreme Gods, please follow me."
Arriving at the Priest's Hall, the Priest ordered the attendants to serve the two of them tea. He then slowly spoke, "Half a month ago, a ghost bride suddenly appeared in Donglin, forcing people to marry at midnight. At first, it was just a few people waking up to find themselves in a mass grave, but later, a large group of people woke up in a mass grave, all in dishevel. Some even... Sigh! The scene was truly unbearable to watch, and it separated many couples. So, some people came to the temple to offer merit and ask for my help. I thought it was a small matter, so I accepted the merit. However, after descending to the mortal world, I almost fell victim to the ghost bride's tricks. That's why I had to ask the gods for help."
Li Youyang said coldly, "Marrying people casually?"
"yes."
"Is there anything special about the target chosen by the Ghost Bride?"
"No, anyone in Donglin is possible."
"Besides... does the Chosen One have any other injuries?"
"No."
Li Youyang looked at Han Shun and said, "Thank you for your help, Asura God."
Han Shun was slightly startled: "Aren't you going with me?"
The priest immediately saw what Shura God was thinking and said hurriedly, "I forgot to mention it just now. The person who attacked this ghost bride must be a Taoist partner. If you want to lure him out, I'm afraid the two gods will have to pretend to be Taoist partners."
Han Shun raised the corners of his lips and pretended to be embarrassed: "Water God, there is nothing I can do. I can only inconvenience you for a while."
Li Youyang looked at the priest: "Then you go down with him."
Priest: ...
"This... Water God, please stop joking. How can this humble servant look like a good match for Lord Shura God? This ghost bride's behavior is a little strange, but she's not stupid. Besides, she's already tricked me once before. Wouldn't it be bad if she recognizes me?"
Li Youyang put down the teacup: "Let's go."
Han Shun was immediately overjoyed, and the two of them entered the lower realm of Donglin together.
"Youyang, it's getting late. There's a shop up ahead. Let's stay there first and continue our journey tomorrow."
Li Youyang frowned slightly.
Han Shun whispered, "Since you and I are pretending to be Taoist companions, I naturally cannot call you the Water God anymore."
Seeing that Li Youyang was still frowning and wanted to say a few more words, he realized that Li Youyang was not frowning because of his word "Youyang", but was looking at a woman in red walking into the hotel in the distance.
"Could this be the ghost bride?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Youyang had already walked over, and Han Shun hurriedly followed.
Arriving at the hotel, there was no trace of the woman in red. Li Youyang moved his fingertips slightly to release spiritual energy, but he could not detect anything unusual. It was no wonder that the priest was also tricked.
"Are you two going to stay at the hotel?"
Li Youyang nodded.
"I wonder if you two would like two rooms or just one."
Li Youyang said coldly, "One room."
Han Shun's eyes lit up with joy. A room! He wanted to stay alone with Li Youyang in a room for the whole night.
After entering the room, Han Shun went to make the bed very considerately. When he looked back after making the bed, Li Youyang was gone. He hurried out of the room and was relieved to see Li Youyang coming up with wine and food. He hurried over to take the wine and food and said, "You can just tell me about these things. Why bother yourself?"
Li Youyang nodded, and the two returned to the room.
Han Shun arranged the wine and food one by one and looked at Li Youyang.
Li Youyang walked over. Han Shun didn't know what Li Youyang liked to eat, so he picked up some. Seeing Li Youyang pick up his chopsticks, Han Shun's face was full of joy. He ate it, and he ate the food I picked up.
Then he stared at Li Youyang like a pervert. The Water God looked so beautiful when he ate. If he could be like this in the future, he would be willing to give up his godhood.
After taking a few bites, Li Youyang looked at Han Shun and asked, "Aren't you going to eat?"
Han Shun came back to his senses and picked up the empty bowl: "Eat, eat."
Li Youyang: ...
After dinner, Han Shun made the bed. "Youyang, um...it's getting late. You've been running around all day, I'm sure you're tired..."
Li Youyang looked at Han Shun with disgust. Is this man confident or careless? He can still think about sleeping at this time. Isn't he afraid of waking up naked in a mass grave?
"If you are sleepy, go to sleep. I am not sleepy yet."
Han Shun said "oh" and felt a little disappointed. He cursed himself for what he was thinking. Li Youyang cooperated so well in order to catch the ghost bride, but how could he really dream of sharing a bed with her? But the bed was already made, so he might as well lie down on it. Thinking of this, he lay down on the bed. Strangely enough, he didn't feel sleepy at first, but as soon as he lay down, he felt a little sleepy and fell asleep soon.
When he woke up again, he was already in the wedding hall, wearing a bright red wedding dress. The ghost bride, covered with a veil, stood opposite him. Li Youyang stood in the main seat and said loudly: "Bow to heaven and earth."
Han Shun frowned. How could he, a dignified Shura God, become a Taoist couple with the ghost bride, especially with Li Youyang personally presiding over the ceremony? How could this be possible? Just as he was about to take action, he heard Li Youyang's cold voice: "Cooperate with her."
Han Shun had no choice but to worship heaven and earth with the ghost bride.
"Two bows... uh, husband and wife bow."
Han Shun:?
He is a god. If he really worships him, wouldn't he really become a Taoist couple with this ghost bride? How can that be possible?
Li Youyang was speechless. This person must not let down at the critical moment. He reminded her again: "Cooperate with her."
Han Shun frowned. If it were Bei Liyuan, he probably wouldn't have acted like this. Thinking of this, he raised his palm and attacked the ghost bride. However, he didn't expect that the ghost bride was completely unharmed. Instead, she giggled: "As expected, you don't want to marry me either. If you don't want to, I deserve to be abandoned."
Han Shun was shocked. How could this be possible? He was the Shura God, how could he not hurt her, unless... domain. Thinking of this, he looked at Li Youyang, and Li Youyang held his forehead.
The ghost bride lifted her veil and said, "Men are unreliable and deserve to die."
The Ghost Bride unleashed its sharp claws and attacked Han Shun. Before Han Shun could recover, he was about to be injured by the Ghost Bride. A sword seal repelled the Ghost Bride. Li Youyang drew his sword and killed her, saying coldly, "Are all the people in the God Realm so useless?"
Han Shun finally came back to his senses and hurriedly summoned his magic sword to attack the ghost bride. He would never let the ghost bride go after he was so embarrassed in front of his sweetheart.
Although they were within the Ghost Bride's territory, the difference in cultivation between the two sides was huge. After a few moves, the Ghost Bride knew that she was no match for her and fled immediately. The two men hurriedly chased her, but ultimately failed.
On the way back to the inn, Li Youyang said nothing, and a chill permeated his body. Han Shun did not dare to say much either. What happened today was all his fault. He originally thought that Li Youyang deliberately made him become a Taoist couple with the ghost bride to break his thoughts. However, in the ghost bride's realm, it was no different from a dream. Even if he worshipped heaven and earth, he would not really become a Taoist couple. Now that he missed the opportunity, it would not be so easy to catch the ghost bride.
"I……"
Li Youyang said coldly, "I was inconsiderate. Next time it's my turn."
Han Shun was slightly startled: "Aren't you angry with me?"
Li Youyang was silent: "Why?"
Han Shun: "It's because I didn't listen to your warning that bad things happened."
Li Youyang said coldly, "You are a celestial being. Becoming a Taoist partner is no small matter. Naturally, you cannot worship heaven and earth with the Ghost Bride. At that time, you didn't know this was the Ghost Bride's domain, so your reaction was normal. I should have explained it to you in advance. I thought if I could tell it was a domain, you would be able to detect it too. I didn't expect you to know nothing at all. But that's okay. If my guess is correct, this Ghost Bride isn't a real spirit, but an obsession. We'll start all over again. Next time, I'll be the one getting married. Let's go."
On the second day, at night, Li Youyang didn't want to delay any longer, so he lay down on the bed very early and fell asleep soon. When he woke up, the scene was exactly the same as yesterday, except that the object was not the ghost bride, but Han Shun. Han Shun was overjoyed. He even thought about breaking this field directly when the two of them clasped their hands, so that they would really become Taoist companions.
But what he didn't expect was that Li Youyang just left.
Han Shun: ...
On the third day, there were still two of them. After five consecutive times, it was finally Li Youyang's turn to get married with the ghost bride. Han Shun was the officiant, but he could not say the couple's greetings to each other, so he failed again.
This time, Li Youyang was really annoyed: "Lord Shura God, are you very idle?"
Han Shun: ???
Li Youyang said solemnly, "I've already wasted many days because of this obsession. If I can't succeed today, I don't mind erasing this obsession directly. Then all the Daoist Couple Seals signed by this ghost bride will be completely irrevocable. How they then seek trouble with the God Emperor will be none of my business."
Han Shun wanted to say, go ahead and look for her, it's none of his business! Besides, the God Emperor can handle such a small matter. Could it be that at this moment he still thinks that the person he likes is the God Emperor? He hurriedly said, "Youyang, I really don't like the God Emperor. The person I love is you."
Li Youyang: ...
Han Shun's eyes were filled with affection: "What I said is true. I am truly grateful and respectful to the Divine Emperor."
Li Youyang's face darkened. "What Lord Shura thinks of the God Emperor is none of my business. As for the rest, I think I've made it clear enough."
"But Bei Liyuan is dead."
"Aren't Shura God and the God Emperor the ones who know best whether he's dead or alive?"
"The God Emperor said he was dead, so he is dead. Do you understand? He can't possibly appear again. Are you going to waste your life for him?! Water God, I've seen the God Emperor's methods. There's nothing he can't get. No matter how you struggle with Bei Liyuan, it will be futile. If you choose me, I can at least protect your life. If you still insist, the God Emperor will find someone else, and that person will definitely not give you a chance to choose. So, choose me."
Li Youyang sneered, "What a high and mighty God Emperor! You've spoiled him! He's in a high position, yet he doesn't do his job. Every day, he only thinks about how to snatch someone else's Daoist Companion. It's really disgusting. Now I can understand Chu Wei's thoughts. But it doesn't matter. Since he can't be a God Emperor, let's find someone else to do it."
Han Shun clenched his fist and said, "Li Youyang, do you know what you are saying? If the God Emperor knew what you just said, no one would be able to save you."
Li Youyang's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "You might as well worry about your good God Emperor instead of me. Originally, I just wanted to use this incident to teach him a lesson, but from what you just said, it's clear that this God Emperor is not a good person. If such a person were to rule the God Realm, the world would be in chaos. It's time to replace him."
"Li Youyang!!"
Han Shun took a deep breath and calmed himself down. "Don't tell anyone what I said today. You've just entered the God Realm and don't know how powerful it is. You'll understand it in the future. Don't act rashly regarding Bei Liyuan's matter. I will help you rescue him."
Li Youyang was silent. He really felt that Han Shun was a bit annoying.
Han Shun also sensed Li Youyang's annoyance with him and sighed silently: "I know what you are thinking, but please don't act rashly when you return. I will help you find Bei Liyuan and rescue him. Before that..."
Li Youyang said coldly, "Stop talking."
Han Shun clenched his fist silently and finally remained silent. At the same time, he began to worry that Li Youyang would do something extreme for Bei Liyuan after returning. If the God Emperor insisted on killing Li Youyang, he would save his life even at the risk of his life.
After a long silence, Han Shun finally couldn't help but speak: "Youyang, if, I mean, if Bei Liyuan was refined into a human puppet by the God Emperor, you..."
Li Youyang said coldly: "He dares."
Han Shun: "I mean if."
Li Youyang's eyes darkened. "He doesn't dare, can't, or will. What he wants is Li Yuan as a person, not a body without a soul."
Han Shun was silent. He had not done anything before because the God Emperor thought Bei Liyuan was interested in him. But now that the God Emperor knew that Bei Liyuan had someone in his heart, who knew what he would do. Everyone thought that the God Emperor's current position was supported by Bei Liyuan. Only he had seen the God Emperor's sinister side, and only he had seen the God Emperor's true cultivation. He was afraid that even if he and Bei Liyuan joined forces, they would not be able to defeat him. Fortunately, his cultivation was higher than Li Youyang. Although he could not persuade him, he could stop him in time. He had to keep an eye on this man when he returned.
…
Inside the dark room of the Divine Emperor Palace, the Divine Emperor smiled warmly as he visited Bei Liyuan. "Today is already the sixth day, and Han Shun and Li Youyang haven't returned yet. With their cultivation levels, it wouldn't take that long for a small evil spirit like them. Do you think something happened to them that hasn't come back yet? Han Shun has developed feelings for Li Youyang, and Han Shun is very similar to you in some ways. Li Youyang thought you were dead, so would he look for your reflection in him and use him as a substitute to fall in love with someone else?"
Bei Liyuan was silent.
"Li Yuan, look at that Li Youyang. After knowing that you were dead, he couldn't wait to run into the arms of another man. What's so good about that? Choose me. I will definitely be devoted to you."
Bei Liyuan remained silent.
"Li Yuan, you haven't said anything yet. Are you sad? Also, what's so special about someone like Li Youyang, who relies on her fickle face to seduce men everywhere, that's worth your nostalgia...ah!"
The God Emperor was immediately slapped hard in the face from a distance.
"You hit me! You actually hit me for that bitch!! Bei Liyuan, fine, you're fine!"
Bei Liyuan said coldly: "Get lost."
The God Emperor laughed. "Why, are you angry because you heard he was having an affair with someone else? Ha! If that's the case, I'd let you hit me to vent your anger. If you're still angry, you can hit me a few more times. I'm willing to take it. But don't get angry over someone who doesn't deserve it. If you get too angry, I'll be heartbroken. Look at me, I'm much better than him."
Bei Liyuan curled his lips: "Why didn't I realize you were so mean before! It's been so long, can't you see that I hate you? You still want to compete with Master? You can't even compare to a hair of his. I hit you because you disrespect him, because you are not worthy of mentioning him at all."
"Bei Liyuan! But it's a fact that he and Shura God haven't returned for six days!! You really don't mind at all."
"Not to mention that he won't at all. Even if he really changes his heart, I will make him fall in love with me again."
"Ha..., Bei Liyuan, you still call me cheap, aren't you even more cheap than me! You're so obsessed with him! What's so good about him that makes you so devoted to him?"
Bei Liyuan said coldly: "How can I let you disgust me every day? Just tell me and I will change."
The God Emperor clenched his fist: "You!"
Bei Liyuan looked at the God Emperor sincerely, "Tell me what you think. Maybe I'll actually change. Then we won't have to fight like this anymore, and everyone will be happy."
The God Emperor was so angry that he couldn't help but tremble. "Bei Liyuan! If you do this again, I will consider turning you into an obedient human puppet for me to use."
Bei Liyuan laughed: "Turn it back into a human puppet! You've been the high and mighty God Emperor for so many years, and you really think you can do anything. You've spoiled me with these bad habits!"
The God Emperor said in a deep voice: "Beiliyuan, this emperor is not speaking casually."
Bei Liyuan sneered: "If you really dare, I really admire your courage, but do you dare?"
The God Emperor clenched his fists tightly and turned to leave.
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