Chapter 324: Chapter 323: Since You’re Already a Good-for-Nothing, Then Help Me Break Free
On the surface of Li Shui Lake.
The echo lingered around the shore.
But the one who had left the sound was already long gone.
"Hm!? He’s still not dead?"
Qin Yang frowned and slowly lowered the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow. Sensing that wisp of life force disappearing into the distance, he couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.
He had spent a long time preparing that arrow to kill Nangong Li.
He had fused the peak of three Laws and pushed the Sun-Shooting Divine Weapon to its absolute limit, yet in the end, he was still a step short of finishing him off...
It was a real shame.
But on second thought, there was one thing Qin Yang was certain of.
’That bastard is finished!’
His arrow had damaged Nangong Li’s very foundation!
From now on, his power would never increase. Not only that, but his hidden injuries would constantly flare up, causing his strength to decline day by day.
What did it matter if he went into hiding?
With his strength dropping daily, in a few hundred years, that bastard might fall to the level of the Earth Venerable Realm, or even the Grandmaster Innate Realm!
How utterly tragic!
Essentially, he had still eliminated a major threat.
’Not bad. Now only Meng Tianxuan is left.’
Qin Yang silently retracted the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow. He frowned in thought, a sense of confusion creeping into his mind.
’Strange. Why didn’t the Venerable Alliance Leader come over?’
’Logically, the Blood Spirit Array should have notified him. So why was it the Nine Celestial Venerables instead? Those two are as thick as thieves, practically joined at the hip. How could he not be here?’
’Could they have had a falling out over splitting the profits?’
’Or maybe...’
While Qin Yang was lost in thought, Liu Wushuang stood beside him, his mouth still agape. The majestic image of Qin Yang firing that arrow replayed in his mind.
Over and over again.
Mystical Archery Skill!
Truly, it was Mystical Archery Skill!
Outsiders see the spectacle, but insiders see the technique.
Liu Wushuang was certain.
Qin Yang’s shot had reached the pinnacle of perfection. In terms of both technique and intent, it had surpassed anything he had ever seen in his life, reaching the absolute apex of skill in this world!
It was enough to make him revere Qin Yang as a Celestial Being!
’The Young Master’s accomplishments in archery are this profound?’
Filled with admiration, Liu Wushuang unslung his Profound Bow and brushed his fingers across the string. He suddenly remembered something, and his old face flushed red. He felt like a clown.
’Seriously...’
’If I had known Qin Yang possessed such skill, why would I have given him my archery insights?!’
’I was showing off my meager skills in front of a true master.’
’Was I just making a fool of myself right under his nose?!’
Just then, Qin Yang’s voice suddenly cut in.
"Elder Wushuang, you should head back first."
"Hm? Young Master, what do you mean?"
Liu Wushuang snapped back to his senses and looked at him, confused. "What are your plans now?"
"I’m going to set up some arrays. You can go back and wait."
"Yes, Young Master."
After Liu Wushuang left, Qin Yang returned to the bottom of the lake. Once again before the Blood Spirit Array, he raised his hand and drew upon Star Force.
Meticulously, he began to trace it, bit by bit.
He copied the Ancient Star Map, seven stars descending around him.
He drew out the patterns of the Big Dipper Array.
He had no choice. Although Nangong Li had fled, he feared the Beast God Sect might grow desperate and try to destroy the Blood Spirit Array.
...
...
「A moment later, within a mysterious valley.」
Fierce winds raged as a crimson comet fell from the sky.
BOOM!
A massive, molten crater was burned into the ground.
His robes tattered, Nangong Li dragged his crumbling, broken body and fell with a THUD before the altar. The entire valley quaked!
At the huge commotion, raging flames ignited on the altar, seemingly displeased with his arrival.
But before the altar’s spectral image could appear, Nangong Li moved faster. He preemptively bowed and knelt on the ground, ignoring the bloody wounds bursting open on his body.
He pressed his forehead directly to the ground.
KOWTOW! KOWTOW! KOWTOW!
A grand three-part salute!
"Lord Beast God, this subordinate has failed in his task. I await your punishment."
As his voice fell,
The spectral image on the altar flickered and trembled, clearly startled by Nangong Li’s injuries. "Xiaojiu? Did I not send you to find Grandmasters? How did you end up in this state?"
"My lord, this subordinate had an unfavorable start. I was careless and fell into an ant’s ambush."
"An ambush?"
The Beast God fell silent for a moment. "The Venerable Alliance Leader is already dead. Is there truly anyone left in this world who can injure you?"
"There is, my lord. They are from the Heaven-Blasting Gang."
Nangong Li gazed toward the valley entrance, a harsh glint in his eyes. "That damned pack of animals is the greatest hidden danger to our Beast God Sect!"
A moment later, Nangong Li revealed everything. He relayed every single detail about the Heaven-Blasting Gang, including the Venerable who had appeared previously, to the Beast God.
"The Heaven-Blasting Gang?"
"The youngest in the Celestial Venerable Realm?"
"Likes to self-destruct?"
From the altar, the Beast God’s voice was filled with continuous astonishment. At the same time, it sighed with emotion, as if reminiscing about the past. "It seems many great things have happened on Earth Star during the centuries I’ve been sealed..."
A Celestial Venerable so young, with such outstanding, otherworldly talent, was a rare sight even in the Upper Realm. But hearing Nangong Li’s account today had truly opened its eyes.
"My lord..."
After finishing his report, Nangong Li respectfully kowtowed once more, his head hitting the ground with a resounding THUD.
"This subordinate has one more matter that I hope you will graciously approve."
"Speak!"
"My lord, this subordinate is gravely injured and will likely be unable to act for some time. I will need a period of recovery."
Nangong Li clutched the massive wound on his abdomen to prevent his organs from spilling out. "The matter of your blood-food will have to be postponed for now. Please forgive me, Lord Beast God.
Once this subordinate has recovered, I will serve you again."
As his words fell,
The valley fell deathly still. Not even a wisp of wind stirred; the atmosphere was utterly silent.
The spectral image on the altar flickered. It tilted its head, observing Nangong Li’s wretched state as if in thought. After a moment, it spoke in a calm voice:
"No matter. That you returned alive is already a great comfort to me."
"Thank you, Lord Beast God, for your consideration..."
Hearing this, Nangong Li was overcome with emotion. His anxious heart finally settled, and he quickly looked up to thank the Beast God.
But as soon as he raised his head,
WHOOSH!
In an instant, his vision went dark!
A giant, crimson palm shot out, grabbing directly for his waist. It appeared in a flash, pressing down with the force of a thunderclap.
BOOM!
"Lord Beast God? What are you doing!?"
Caught completely off guard, Nangong Li had no time to react before the giant hand closed around him, binding him tightly in its grip.
CRACK!
Bones shattered as both his arms were brutally crushed!
"AHHH—"
Nangong Li howled in agony, his face twisting like a pretzel. Excruciating pain shot through his body, coursing through every last nerve.
He never imagined it would strike at this moment. In his weakened state, he had no ability to resist whatsoever.
Even though the Beast God was just a spectral image, he was still helpless to fight back!
"Heh heh, Xiaojiu..."
The Beast God’s chilling laughter echoed in his ears.
"Your foundation is already damaged. You’re useless even if you live... Why not help me escape my prison instead!"
