Chapter 340 - 339: True Dragon Essence Blood

"DING! Host has repelled an Emperor Venerable Realm expert!"

"Activating 100x reward multiplier!"

"Congratulations, Host! You have received one drop of True Dragon Essence Blood!"

The system’s voice gradually faded.

Surrounded by the crowd, Qin Yang sensed something new appear inside his Star Ring and let out a quiet sigh of relief.

’It’s finally over.’

There were two reasons he had held back his trump cards and drawn out the fight with the Beast God.

First,

he wanted to probe the extent of its power, to know his enemy.

It was to prepare for the next battle.

He had to be cautious!

And now, judging by the results, Qin Yang conservatively estimated that while the Middle Stage of the Celestial Venerable Realm was still not enough to kill the Beast God, it was enough to injure it.

By that logic, a "black hole expert" like the Beast God couldn’t escape the shackles of this Lower Realm. Its strength was capped at the Late Stage of the Celestial Venerable Realm at most!

Given time, as long as he reached the Late Stage of the Celestial Venerable Realm, he would become truly invincible!

’Not bad,’

At this thought, Qin Yang’s mind relaxed, and he stroked the Star Ring on his hand.

As for the second reason,

it was, of course, to trigger the system’s rewards!

’Now that I have the reward, I wonder how I should enjoy it...’ As Qin Yang mulled this over, he stepped forward, preparing to part the crowd and head back towards Fuhai.

However,

just then!

As soon as he began to circulate his Star Force, a wave of dizziness washed over him. His legs went soft, and he started to pitch forward.

His consciousness grew sluggish.

’Hm? What’s this!’

Alarmed, Qin Yang instinctively tried to grab onto something, but the Star Force in his body was dissipating. As he fell, everything seemed to slow down...

"Senior Brother!!"

Li Zixuan was quick to react, catching Qin Yang and pulling him into her embrace. "What’s wrong?"

But Qin Yang didn’t respond. He felt too tired to even speak and just wanted to rest, his eyelids as heavy as millstones.

The sudden turn of events happened so quickly it startled everyone present. Countless gazes converged on them.

How could the True Dragon Martial God collapse all of a sudden?

In Li Zixuan’s arms,

Qin Yang’s eyes were glazed over. His face was as pale as paper, and his posture was listless, as if a gust of wind could blow him over. He looked utterly frail, his lips moving in a soft murmur.

Soon, he passed out.

In an instant, the crowd erupted in an uproar!

"Young Friend Qin!" Elder Li and the Chief Commander rushed over.

Xiaobai followed close behind. "Master!"

The scene instantly descended into chaos!

All the Star Martial Artists who had participated in the battle swarmed forward, trying to see Qin Yang’s condition. A clamor arose as they jostled shoulder to shoulder.

"All of you, get the hell out of my way!"

Just then, Liu Wushuang roared and roughly shoved his way through the crowd.

He didn’t have time for pleasantries. In a flash, he was in front of Qin Yang, grabbing his wrist to examine him and directly channeling Star Force into his body.

BOOM!

Wisps of Star Force poured in.

Starlight bloomed.

As Liu Wushuang examined Qin Yang’s condition, his expression shifted several times. The hearts of everyone around were in their throats.

"What’s going on, Elder Wushuang?"

Li Zixuan held Qin Yang gently, looking at Liu Wushuang with concern. "Why did my Senior Brother suddenly faint? Was it something the Beast God did just now?"

"Hmm..."

After a moment of contemplation, Liu Wushuang released his hand. He glanced at the unconscious Qin Yang, then raised his eyes to Li Zixuan.

He silently shook his head...

...

「Meanwhile.」

On the internet, news of the Beast God’s retreat and Qin Yang’s victory spread like wildfire.

The "Sword Valley" forums in Jianghai City exploded, rapidly spreading the news. In less than half a day, the internet was buzzing with rumors about the True Dragon Martial God, flooded with the hashtags #Jianghai, #TrueDragonMartialGod, and #HeavenBlastingGang.

After news of Qin Yang’s collapse came out,

countless citizens petitioned to go out and spontaneously pray for him. In just one day, donations and incense offerings at Taoist and Buddhist temples surged.

The temples were overflowing with worshippers.

...

「Time passed.」

Night fell, and a bright moon climbed high into the sky.

The chirping of crickets drifted into the room on the evening breeze, rustling the white gauze curtains.

「Fuhai District.」

"..."

Qin Yang’s eyes snapped open. He immediately scanned his surroundings with vigilance as his Spiritual Power spread out like water to probe the area.

However, what greeted him...

...was the familiar decor of his own room.

’I’m home?’

Qin Yang paused for a moment, then glanced at his bedside.

Li Zixuan was slumped over the desk, her hair fanned out. The cool moonlight illuminated her gentle face, her chest rising and falling softly. She was fast asleep.

On the corner of the desk sat a bowl of congee that had gone cold, clearly prepared for him for when he woke up.

He had no idea how long she had been watching over him...

’This silly girl... don’t tell me she’s been sleeping here the whole time?’

Qin Yang sighed helplessly. He gently shook her arm and called out softly, "Junior Sister, wake up."

As soon as he spoke,

"Ngh..."

Li Zixuan opened her bleary eyes. Wiping a bit of drool from the corner of her mouth, she stared at Qin Yang with a dazed expression. She was still a bit out of it, but the moment she recognized him, her eyes instantly lit up.

She was wide awake in an instant!

"Senior Brother, you’re awake?!"

Li Zixuan reached out with her cool little hand and placed it on Qin Yang’s forehead, frowning. "How are you feeling now? Are you uncomfortable anywhere?"

"I’m fine. How long have you been here?"

Qin Yang held her hand down. "How long was I out?"

"A whole day and night."

Li Zixuan’s eyes misted over. Looking at Qin Yang’s pale face, she said with a catch in her voice, "You’ve been in bed for a full day and night. Elder Wushuang said it was just exhaustion and told us not to disturb you, but I was too worried."

"It’s okay. It’s all over now."

Qin Yang ruffled her hair and comforted her softly,

"Don’t worry. See? I’m perfectly fine now, aren’t I?"

’I’m blessed with an Undying Body. My name has long been struck from the Underworld’s Book of Life and Death. Even if Black and White Impermanence themselves came for me, they wouldn’t be able to claim my soul.’

’A little exhaustion is nothing to fear!’

While comforting Li Zixuan, Qin Yang took a moment to check his internal condition. After a day and night of recovery, he was back to his peak state.

"I’m really fine now."

Qin Yang patted Li Zixuan’s head again and glanced at the moon outside the window. "It’s getting late. You should go back and get some rest, too. You’ve had a long day."

"Okay. Senior Brother, if you need anything, just let me know. I’ll be there whenever you call."

...

After sending Li Zixuan away,

the room fell silent.

Qin Yang rubbed his hands together, eager to claim his system reward.

With a flick of his finger,

the next moment,

a wisp of ethereal mist appeared at his fingertip. A single drop of crimson Essence Blood spun within it, and one could faintly see the image of a true dragon coiling and roaring inside!

Dead but not stiff, its ferocious aura was on full display.

’It really is True Dragon Essence Blood...’

At the sight, Qin Yang’s gaze instantly became fervent.

You have to understand, he cultivated the True Dragon Dharma Aspect. He had reached the Entry Level of the Celestial Venerable Realm by using Visualization to picture the blood, flesh, scales, and bones of a true dragon.

But...

imitation was, after all, still just imitation.

No matter how lifelike it was, it was like the moon’s reflection in water—it had the spirit but lacked the physical substance.

But things were different now!

This was real Dragon Blood!

As Qin Yang thought of this, the fervor in his eyes intensified. ’If I can fuse with this Essence Blood, my True Dragon Dharma Aspect should be able to reach Mahayana and achieve the Transformation Realm, right?’