kingnovel Chapter 338 - 337: The Gambit! The Beast God’s Compromise
Chapter 338 - 337: The Gambit! The Beast God’s Compromise
On the surface of Li Shui Lake.
A full twelve auras erupted toward the heavens, churning the clouds into a violent storm.
A misty spray connected the water to the sky.
The waves shimmered, and sunlight refracted through the mist, creating a series of dazzling rainbow bridges. At the same time, roaring lightning accompanied them, forming a terrifying celestial phenomenon.
"You cur! How dare you?!"
The Beast God’s face fell as he stared at the commotion. He couldn’t help but cry out in alarm.
He was both shocked and enraged!
’After all my meticulous planning, with victory right in front of me, I’m getting my base attacked? I was so close to killing Qin Yang!’
"You... you... I have never seen such a shameless person!"
The Beast God was so incandescent with rage that he could only point at Qin Yang’s chest, unable to form a coherent sentence.
The Blood Spirit Array is the lifeblood of all Star Martial Artists in this world, and more importantly, it’s the only passage to the Upper Realm.
If the array were destroyed...
’That would be like throwing away the only key!’
’How would I ever return to the Upper Realm?’
More importantly, if the Blood Spirit Array were destroyed, the world’s Star Force would be severed. What use would my Cultivation be then?
The Beast God looked down at his body. On the surface, his skin was still supple and his heart beat vigorously. In reality, however, his body was already riddled with wounds—it was nothing more than an empty shell.
After all, it had been ravaged by centuries of imprisonment.
This body was a complete wreck, his Divine Sense was unstable, and he was like an old man at death’s door, barely holding on by relying on Star Force.
Only by returning to the Upper Realm could he truly heal his injuries and recover fully.
...
At the same time.
On the Jianghai City Wall.
"What’s going on with the Beast God?"
Elder Li raised an eyebrow. He looked at the Beast God’s furious display, then exchanged glances with the others. "Why did he suddenly fly into a rage for no reason?"
Hearing this, the others also looked up at the enraged Beast God, all of them confused. The howling gales drowned out most of the sound, and they could only make out fragmented words.
They couldn’t hear clearly.
But judging by the situation, Qin Yang seemed to have found a way to checkmate him, pinning the Beast God right where he stood!
Suddenly.
"HAHAHAHA!"
A hearty laugh suddenly erupted.
Liu Wushuang, who was standing in a corner, had caught the entire exchange. Understanding what was happening, he could no longer contain himself and burst out laughing.
"Brilliant! The Young Master’s plan is absolutely brilliant!"
By taking control of the Blood Spirit Array, he had the Beast God completely hamstrung. The Beast God couldn’t move, nor could he retreat. He was utterly trapped!
"As expected of our Young Master!"
"A true heaven-sent genius!"
His wild laughter echoed across the city wall.
He immediately drew the attention of many others.
However, they could only stare blankly at Liu Wushuang, who was reveling in his own private ecstasy, completely baffled by his behavior.
"What’s with this Liu fellow? Why did he suddenly burst out laughing?"
Seeing this, Li Qinghe, who was standing beside him, frowned slightly. She couldn’t help but take half a step away to avoid any misunderstanding. ’I can’t be seen with a fool.’
"Take this Fairy with you!"
Xiaobai also stepped back in disgust, moving to Li Qinghe’s side. She glanced back at the wildly laughing Liu Wushuang and said disdainfully,
"Master told this Fairy not to play with fools..."
Stare after stare landed on Liu Wushuang like daggers, everyone just quietly watching him in his fit of glee.
"..."
At this, Liu Wushuang’s smile froze. The grin on his face slowly vanished.
It was rather awkward.
’The Blood Spirit Array is a matter of great importance. Many Star Martial Artists are still unaware of it, so I can’t let the secret out and cause unnecessary panic.’
’This means only I can appreciate the brilliance of Qin Yang’s gambit.’
’It’s no fun celebrating alone.’
’How frustrating!’
"Ahem."
Liu Wushuang coughed twice to cover his embarrassment. He walked over to the edge of the wall by himself and pretended to be engrossed in the battle above, acting as if nothing had happened.
He could only celebrate inwardly.
’No matter what, things are finally stable.’
’As long as the Blood Spirit Array exists, the Beast God’s hands are tied. He’s destined to be unable to take the Young Master’s life.’
’This time, Jianghai has finally been saved.’
...
High in the sky, the standoff continued.
"Qin Yang, do you really think I don’t dare to kill you?!"
The Beast God’s hair flew about like splattered ink, and his pupils were crimson. He stared at Qin Yang, a vicious snarl squeezed from between his gritted teeth.
"Come and get me if you’ve got the guts!"
Qin Yang beckoned with his finger, completely undaunted. "Go on, try to lay a finger on me!"
As soon as he spoke.
BOOM! BOOM!
Twelve pillars of energy shot skyward. A massive roar echoed from the direction of Li Shui Lake, accompanied by the boom of Celestial Thunder. The commotion was so loud it could be heard even on the outskirts of Jianghai.
"I dare you to try and touch me!"
With a wave of his hand, Qin Yang casually manipulated the forces over the lake, churning its waters.
"..."
The Beast God’s expression was terrifyingly grim. His fists were clenched so tightly they dug into his own flesh, and he gritted his teeth in pure hatred.
But...
...there was nothing he could do.
’The Heaven-Blasting Gang is notoriously insane.
Before his death, Nangong Li stressed it hundreds of times back in the valley.
These people are completely chaotic and unrestrained!
They’re all a bunch of lunatics!
When they get serious, they’re even crazier than the Beast God Sect. They’re the type to drag their own comrades into a suicide attack!
Those so-called Demon Sect titans and Bloodthirsty Demon Daos... compared to them, they’re nothing but amateurs!’
’I can’t take that gamble.’
The Beast God’s throat bobbed as he swallowed hard, his gaze shifting toward Li Shui Lake.
’What if he really destroys the Blood Spirit Array?
The entire world would regress to a primitive age.
If everyone becomes a normal person, what advantage would I have?’
The Beast God glanced at the people on the city wall. With their superior numbers, those soldiers could easily tear him limb from limb.
As his thoughts raced, silence fell high in the sky.
Seconds dragged on like years. After a long moment of stillness...
"You..."
The Beast God’s thoughts raced. Finally, he slowly raised his head to stare at Qin Yang and asked in a hoarse voice, "What exactly do you want?"
As he spoke, the cold glint in Qin Yang’s eyes softened. He relaxed his crossed arms and said slowly, "I have to say, I preferred your defiant attitude from a moment ago."
"Hmph. Be as sharp-tongued as you like."
The Beast God’s expression was utterly grim. He turned his head toward Li Shui Lake, his voice dripping with killing intent. "If you truly dare to touch the Blood Spirit Array, I swear I will make the entirety of Jianghai City pay with their lives!"
In response, Qin Yang raised an eyebrow. "Without the Power of Stars, we’d all just be ordinary people. What special tricks could you possibly pull? Don’t tell me..."
"Hah. Naive!"
The Beast God cut him off sharply. "Don’t think destroying the Blood Spirit Array will end things immediately," he said coldly, not letting him continue. "To completely sever the Power of Stars, it would take at least several hours for the Heaven and Earth Star Force to fully dissipate."
As he spoke, the Beast God paused, raising a hand crackling with Star Force. "In that time, I would have more than enough time to slaughter everyone in Jianghai City!"
"Is that so? Well then, that’s simple," Qin Yang said, his expression perfectly calm. He waved his hand dismissively and pointed toward the Da Li Mountain Range with a look of disgust. "If you don’t want me to destroy the Blood Spirit Array, that’s fine."
"You can get lost now!"