The Invincible Supreme Medical God

Chapter 790 - 452: The Emperor’s Bodyguard

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In the eyes of the four specialists remaining in the tunnel, there was anger and confusion. Their friend and comrade had been killed, just like that, dead at the hands of a mere Emperor. It was a disgrace, and one could only assume that this soul would never find peace.

"You little bastard!" The man allied with the slain cultivator suddenly roared. His eyes turned blood red with fury, his teeth clenched tightly, and he lunged at Yan Xiaobao all at once.

"I’ll tear you to shreds, make sure your corpse is never whole, and then piss all over it!" As the distance between them rapidly closed, filthy words poured relentlessly from his mouth, but Yan Xiaobao didn’t move—an almost imperceptible smile played on his lips. He merely stood there, watching the furious man charge toward him.

A deafening boom echoed through the tunnel, and the ground trembled once again. This time, it wasn’t caused by the Earth’s rumble but by the impact of a Saintly attack. It struck directly against the enormous barrier surrounding Yan Xiaobao and Xiao Ning. Arms crossed over his chest, Xiao Ning wore a smile, clearly enjoying the opportunity to flaunt his strength.

Seeing his attack blocked, his rage ascended to the heavens, golden martial power raining down blow after blow, rocking the barrier again and again.

"Do you, a mere three-star Saint, think you can break my barrier? Ha-ha!" Laughing loudly, Xiao Ning did nothing but stand there. When Yan Xiaobao wanted to act, he displayed his strength. In truth, Wu Wei had to keep the barrier active, but it wasn’t really necessary since the two of them could simply stand their ground, waiting for the energy of the four specialists to be completely drained. Then defeating them would be a simple task.

"We can’t fight that monster. Even if he must protect a feeble Emperor, his abilities are simply too formidable. Xiao Ning, have you sold yourself for money to this young Master?!" one of the Saints said in frustration. To any observer, it certainly appeared as though Xiao Ning was acting as the bodyguard to this young Emperor.

Snorting, Xiao Ning didn’t respond. Hearing the specialist’s words, he didn’t seem angry. If he’d seen someone else protecting an Emperor, he would’ve thought the same, but Yan Xiaobao wasn’t an ordinary Emperor. Though Xiao Ning wanted to proclaim to the world that his new companion was just as powerful as he was, he understood that doing so would bring them no benefit at all, so instead, he kept quiet.

"What should we do?" Yan Xiaobao finally asked, speaking half to Xiao Ning and half to the specialists beyond the barrier.

"You can’t even touch the hem of our robes, yet at the same time, you make the people behind you uncomfortable." Yan Xiaobao said with a calm, indifferent gaze and a steady voice. His words instantly sent a shiver down the spines of the Holy Name specialists outside the barrier, a dangerous feeling taking hold of their hearts.

"Do you have any suggestions?" the previous speaker asked. Though he was less uneasy than the others, having personally met Xiao Ning, he held a faint hope that this might save his life. In the minds of all the specialists stood the memory of their beaten companion, and it was clear that he bore the marks left by Yan Xiaobao and Xiao Ning.

"Take a step back for now. We’ll wait for a few hours before making a move again. This way, our two groups won’t have to interact excessively. In truth, you’ll be the first to enter the traps, but you’ll also be the first to uncover any treasures," Yan Xiaobao argued. Hearing his words, no one could complain that it was an unfair proposal. All they knew was that it was a course of action they didn’t want to take. There were far more traps than treasures, and even if they managed to find some treasure, there was no guarantee they’d be able to keep any of it. Recalling what happened the last time their group lost a precious item to the people in front of them brought heartache to everyone.

Sighing deeply, one man nodded, his face marked with bitter reluctance, as he moved down the tunnel past Xiao Ning and Yan Xiaobao. As he walked by, he cast a deadly glare.

He wasn’t the only one. The other three looked back at the earlier fracture in the tunnel, feeling a wave of unease. It had been a perfect ambush. Anyone could’ve disappeared in such a scenario. Hostility was sown between the two groups, but now they knew they had no choice but to endure. In this tunnel, Yan Xiaobao and Xiao Ning held absolute dominance.

"Just wait until I find my big brothers," muttered one of the specialists, a figure from Yuelong Prouvence. It was obvious he wasn’t referring to actual brothers but rather allies. Yan Xiaobao, hearing the low voice, merely smirked as a cold light flickered in his eyes. "Bring your brothers—they’ll die alongside you," he replied in a low tone. His words drifted from Moon Province and into the ears of the Saint. When he turned to look at the seemingly innocent young man, the statement sent a jolt of shock through him. That sincere, sharp gaze transfixed him.

Seeing this expression, Xiao Ning nearly burst out laughing, but as the specialists disappeared deeper into the tunnel, he finally let his laughter rise.

As silence settled over them, Xiao Ning scratched his chin thoughtfully. "You know, I’ve always wondered who you really are," he said lightly. "I’m a Saint from the Sun Kingdom, and I know all the Saints in my nation. Yet, Yueliang’s Saints don’t seem to recognize you either, nor have I seen any Siban Empire Saints exhibit any real interest or knowledge about you."

"You, with your strange, omnipresent power, are a mystery. Honestly, we’re all completely baffled. Are you a Saint, or are you an Emperor? Are you even from this world? I’ve heard stories—about specialists from multiple worlds as numerous as the stars in the sky."