Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely Chapter 2016 - 1076: Intelligence Cross-Check

Tao Yu sensed the shifts in the Dao Rhythm surrounding him, holding onto a fundamental caution deep inside.

Yet, except for a faint ripple near the Green Bird, nothing else had changed.

The pair of Dao Fruits remained completely out of sight, and no Tianyi had shown up!

"Your Majesty need not be concerned. I sensed it faintly because of my nearness to you. Your current essence is extraordinary; you're present in this realm yet not bound by it. The Other Shores are likely still in the dark."

The Green Bird's voice carried a seductive gentleness, as if thrilled by Tao Yu's genuine form revealing itself.

Tao Yu gazed at her, extended his hand to lift her silky chin with a finger, then let his thumb graze her lips while letting out a light laugh.

"Doesn't it feel disappointing that all your prepared schemes must now be discarded and started anew?"

Across the ages, Tianyi has always been profoundly mysterious. It's unthinkable for one to stay by my side without hidden intentions.

"Far from it, Your Majesty's genius and insight surpass all who came before; serving you is my greatest privilege."

"Reveal your true form to me."

Indifferent to it all, Tao Yu flicked his sleeve and stepped onto the Dragon Couch, reclining there in a relaxed manner.

This left the Green Bird's face momentarily frozen in surprise.

After a brief moment of thought, she gave a nod and replied,

"Indeed, with Your Majesty's elevated position, my prior approach was improper. However, recalling myself from the Void will require some time..."

"Hah, if you won't appear today, then forget it entirely."

Tao Yu remarked offhandedly.

He was well aware of the Other Shore's cunning nature. Even after achieving breakthrough into the True Realm, wariness toward the Other Shore lingered!

Regular Other Shores pose no great threat; the Ancients can handle them at most. But against the primordial Ancients, stronger measures might be required, possibly drawing from the Nine Nether.

That said, the Golden Emperor counts as a more recent ordinary Other Shore; I can keep her in check. If handled right, she could prove useful as an ally.

"Your Majesty, to demonstrate my loyalty, this is fine. Yet, an Other Shore's manifestation will stir unavoidable commotions, drawing the gaze of fellow Tianyi and demanding extended recuperation. Must it be so pressing?"

A misty haze filled the Green Bird's eyes, shimmering with a touch of resentment.

With those words, the Green Bird hesitated before adding,

"If it's merely this vessel that concerns you, rest assured—I've already fashioned a flawless replacement beneath this throne, undamaged and ready."

Tao Yu simply shot her an eye roll in response.

"That's not the issue. You've drawn from my true essence several times already, while I've only sampled mere visions and fantasies—I'm coming up short, so it's time to even the score."

At Tao Yu's declaration, the Green Bird wondered if she'd caught it wrong.

Really?

For this reason alone?

Though her service had been rather bold and playful, his straightforwardness caught her off guard.

Even the Happy Bodhisattva views such acts as paths to enlightenment— are you for real?

"Just for that?"

The Green Bird furrowed her brow lightly, swiftly reevaluating Tao Yu's temperament, then flashed a captivating smile.

"As you wish..."

…

"Gu Xiaosang?"

Tao Yu eyed the black-silk-clad girl stepping into his chamber, feigning mild shock before swiftly masking it.

Gu Xiaosang had attained a Dharma Body too, but against him, it offered no concealment whatsoever.

Unlike this one, whose authentic visage emerges only when the black silk falls away.

"Do you require the Dao Mark for your return as well? Gu Xiaosang seems complete now, unlike the Demon Buddha who's missing something crucial?"

Tao Yu observed the stunning beauty before him and commented.

Her face was flawlessly refined and delicate, emitting a subtle orchid scent, draped in sheer black silk that lent an enigmatic charm.

At Tao Yu's words, the girl resembling Gu Xiaosang so closely displayed a flirtatious pout beneath her veil.

"I had planned to wait until fully ready before returning, but since Master insists so urgently, I had little choice..."

The enigmatic beauty glided toward Tao Yu with cat-like elegance, loosening the sash at her waist to allow the black silk to slip free.

"Your true form manifests, yet your strength lingers in the Void—such boldness you possess."

Tao Yu stared at the Golden Emperor now revealed, his look turning peculiar.

This entity harbored an astonishing thirst for risk!

With his stature, he couldn't fully probe her until she unveiled her true face for that 'surprise,' confirming this powerless yet exalted body as the genuine Golden Emperor!

To sidestep the chaos of an early return, she'd ventured forth in this vulnerable state.

Even with Other Shore prestige shielding her from Creation's threats, that protection evidently excluded him!

In a bid to prove her commitment, she'd embraced this peril; the Golden Emperor's audacity went beyond what he'd anticipated.

Furthermore, as a renowned Other Shore known for sparking disasters over pride, her personal arrival and use of 'Master' prompted Tao Yu to reassess her entirely.

No surprise she was the first to seek him out and extend a hand past the Abyss.

While the Heavenly Emperor had reached out too, it stemmed more from desperation for survival, not like the Golden Emperor.

As the lithe, fragrant form drew near, her intoxicating aroma filling his senses, and the Gu Xiaosang-like features dipped toward his chest, Tao Yu experienced an odd sensation.