Chapter 303 - 302: Congratulations for Heavily Injuring a Divine Venerable Realm Expert! System Reward Boosted 100-Fold

’Nothing left to do. I’m heading home.’

Within his Domain in the Da Li Mountain Range, Qin Yang examined the traces left by the Nine Celestial Venerables’ disappearance. Once he was certain they were long gone and wouldn’t double back, he prepared to release the Spatial Lock.

Never pursue a desperate foe.

’I know that much, at least.’

’Now the main culprits have fled without a trace.’

’No point dwelling on it.’

At that moment.

Suddenly!

The system’s voice rang in his ears.

"Ding! Host has been detected fighting two opponents at once, heavily wounding two experts of the Divine Venerable Realm!"

"Hmm???"

’A reward? Now!?’

Hearing the familiar voice, Qin Yang froze, just as he was about to leave. He was completely taken by surprise.

’I almost forgot about the reward!’

"As expected of the Host this system has acknowledged! You have repeatedly overcome superiors, single-handedly driving back multiple experts of the Divine Venerable Realm. Such a combat record is unprecedented, unparalleled in all the world!"

Seemingly sensing Qin Yang’s confusion, the system’s voice quavered as it spoke:

"In five hundred years, you are the only one to have done this! This system is truly in awe!"

"Congratulations to the Host for defeating Divine Venerable Realm experts!

"Reward: 100x multiplier! You have received an Emperor Level reward: the Star Array Map!"

The system’s voice rang out again. Qin Yang paused, still a bit dazed as he heard the familiar reward notification.

’Wait a second!’

’This counts?’

’One against two?’

’What kind of ruling is that? I gathered a huge group to corner Meng Tianxuan and his ally. Calling it a gang-up wouldn’t even be an exaggeration!’

’And the system is rewarding me for it?’

"Hmm..."

Qin Yang pondered.

He looked toward the spot where Meng Tianxuan had vanished, then glanced at the twelve Venerables floating beside him. On second thought, he realized, ’Wait, there’s actually nothing wrong with that, is there?!’

’After all, these Clones were all manifested from my own Essence Blood. Our power comes from the same source. They’re like my own shadows—inseparable.’

’So even though many people participated in this battle...’

’...in reality...’

’...it was still just me fighting alone!’

’Nothing wrong with that at all!’

’Not bad, not bad at all.’

With that thought, Qin Yang’s conscience was clear. He felt a sweet sense of satisfaction and readily accepted the system’s reward.

’This is awesome!’

’Hard work really does pay off. This whole ambush wasn’t for nothing.’

’It’s a shame, though. After all that planning, the Nine Celestial Venerables still got away. Otherwise, I could have killed two birds with one stone!’

’Even the best-laid plans can have a single flaw. I’ll just have to wait for another chance.’

Qin Yang reached out, touching the space before him and trying to follow the traces of the Nine Celestial Venerables’ departure. But no matter how he probed, he couldn’t find a single clue.

The Space Law was profound and mysterious to begin with, one of the most unique among all the Laws of heaven and earth, with power that could reach anywhere.

’The Spatial Lock Domain I cast is just scratching the surface.’

’As for that Secret Treasure the Nine Celestial Venerables used...’

Thanks to his knowledge from the *True Understanding of Refining*, Qin Yang could immediately tell how extraordinary it was.

Given the Secret Treasure’s spatial properties, and with the Nine Celestial Venerables and Meng Tianxuan fueling it with all their might, they had probably teleported countless miles away already, perhaps all the way back to their lair in the Imperial Capital to lie low.

The chances of catching them were practically zero.

’Forget it. Time for everyone to head back.’

With his thoughts reaching this point, Qin Yang decided any further deliberation would be pointless hindsight. He simply reached out and dissipated the Spatial Lock over the area.

The next moment.

The dark, distorted curtain over the area vanished. The spatial turbulence subsided, and the wind began to howl through the Da Li Mountain Range once more, restoring its usual peace.

"Young Master, are you alright?!"

As soon as the Domain dissipated, Liu Wushuang rushed in. He anxiously checked Qin Yang’s condition, his voice filled with concern.

"You finally let me in! I was stuck outside just watching you all fight. It was driving me mad with worry."

"Don’t panic, I’m fine."

Qin Yang waved a dismissive hand, rolling up his sleeve to show his arm. "I’m fine, not a scratch on me. With so many elders from the gang protecting me, there was zero chance the Nine Celestial Venerables could’ve hurt me."

"Good. As long as you’re alright."

Seeing this, Liu Wushuang finally let out the breath he’d been holding.

As the Young Master of the Heaven-Blasting Gang, if Qin Yang had suffered serious, lasting injuries, or even died, he would never be able to forgive himself.

With that, Liu Wushuang turned to the twelve Venerables and bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your assistance, Elders. I was outside and unable to help the Young Master. I am truly ashamed."

"Think nothing of it."

The twelve Venerables nodded, maintaining their transcendent air.

"After this battle, we cannot remain in the world for long. It is not our place to meddle in secular affairs... If the Young Master requires protection in the mortal realm, we must rely on you."

"Rest assured, Elders. I will protect Qin Yang."

Liu Wushuang’s fists trembled, his voice thick with emotion. "I will not fail you! I swear to follow him to the death!"

"Mm."

After a brief exchange, the twelve Venerables relayed a few minor instructions and offered Liu Wushuang some insights into his Cultivation. Then, they turned in unison and vanished over the distant horizon.

"Such is the bearing of true masters,"

Liu Wushuang watched them depart with the look of a true fanboy. "The Heaven-Blasting Gang is so profound. I really made the right choice in joining."

The Archery insights they’d just shared...

...were all incredibly profound, the result of Qin Yang’s own deductions within the Enlightenment Space.

’The Heaven-Blasting Gang’s foundation is truly profound.’

After a moment of reflection, Liu Wushuang scanned his surroundings warily before turning back to Qin Yang. "Young Master, what about Meng Tianxuan and the Nine Celestial Venerables?"

"They’re long gone."

Qin Yang sighed. "Please don’t ask too much about it, Elder Wushuang... I get angry just thinking about it. We were so close, just one step away from finishing them for good."

"But who would’ve thought the Nine Celestial Venerables still had a trick up his sleeve."

"Hmph, they’re nothing but a pair of rats. Don’t let it bother you, Young Master."

Liu Wushuang scoffed, gritting his teeth.

"It doesn’t matter if they run to the ends of the earth. The moment they dare set foot in Jianghai again, the Heaven-Blasting Gang will bombard them into oblivion! It’ll be a one-way trip!"

"Yes, I know that. The problem is, now that the Nine Celestial Venerables has gotten away, I’m afraid it’ll be hard to get another chance to bombard them."

Qin Yang said helplessly:

"Knowing those two, they’re naturally cautious and suspicious. After taking such a big loss, they’ll definitely avoid a direct confrontation with me from now on."

"Everything aligned for us this time—the timing, the location, the people. An opportunity like that won’t come easily again. Who knows when we’ll run into them next..."

"...Hiss... Now that you put it that way, Young Master, you’re absolutely right."

Liu Wushuang was astonished. "So you planned this all along? You dispatched so many Venerables just to encircle and annihilate the Venerable Alliance?"

Saying that,

Liu Wushuang patted his chest and made a solemn promise. "But rest assured, there will be other chances. Meng Tianxuan and his ally may have left Jianghai, but they’ll be back one day. We can just ambush them then... I’ll handle it personally next time. Just don’t you dare sideline me again..."

"..."

Qin Yang chuckled, at a loss for words.

’Let this guy Liu Wushuang self-destruct?’

"Next time, for sure!"