novelraw Chapter 280 - 279: Meng Tianxuan: What? That Kid Is the Heaven-Blasting Gang’s Young Master?
Chapter 280 - 279: Meng Tianxuan: What? That Kid Is the Heaven-Blasting Gang’s Young Master?
’This is bad. What should I do?’
High in the sky, a thousand thoughts raced through Liu Wushuang’s mind.
’If Meng Tianxuan takes me back...’
’...I’ll never be able to return to the Heaven-Blasting Gang. I might even have my Cultivation crippled.’
’My fate will be utterly miserable.’
But alas, the gap between Venerables was simply too vast.
Meng Tianxuan could crush him with a single hand. The battle was all but decided. If he kept fighting, there was no room for a counterattack.
He couldn’t even manage to stall for time.
’For the Young Master and for the future, the only thing I can do now is take him down with me...’
’So be it!’
’Even if I die, I won’t let him take me back!’
At this thought, Liu Wushuang no longer hesitated. He glared at Meng Tianxuan and roared furiously,
"Don’t think you’re my superior just because you’re in the Celestial Venerable Realm, Meng Tianxuan! If it comes to it, I’ll fight you to the death today."
The moment his words fell.
BOOM!
A terrifying aura swept out in all directions!
Star Force scattered as Liu Wushuang’s hair and beard whipped about, wreathed in wild, dragon-like lightning.
"Hm? What’s this?"
Seeing this, Meng Tianxuan’s expression changed drastically, and he immediately took half a step back.
"Self-destruction?"
As the familiar aura registered in his senses, Meng Tianxuan’s heart pounded. THUMP-THUMP. He couldn’t for the life of him remember when Liu Wushuang had learned to self-destruct.
He focused his gaze.
But soon, he noticed something was off.
’Wait a minute...’
’Something’s not right!’
’The Star Force is erupting from his Dantian. That’s different from the members of the Heaven-Blasting Gang.’
Having seen through it, Meng Tianxuan roared, "Liu Wushuang, have you gone mad?! Even if you self-destruct, you can’t kill me! Is it really worth it?"
"Hah, what do you know?"
Blood trickled from the corner of Liu Wushuang’s mouth. "Since you’ve pushed me this far today, then this is over for both of us! I would rather die than go back with you!"
"Fine. You’ve got guts."
Hearing this, Meng Tianxuan laughed in anger. "I never saw you act with such backbone before, but now you’ve grown a spine. In that case, I’ll grant your wish. I’ll watch you self-destruct with my own two eyes!"
RUMBLE!
The sound of a thunderstorm echoed from within Liu Wushuang’s body. A pained expression appeared on his face. He had already begun the process of self-destruction and was about to trigger it at any moment.
But just at this critical juncture...
Suddenly!
"Arrow God, wait!!"
A voice cut forcefully into the battlefield!
"Huh!?"
The powerful voice thundered in his ears. Liu Wushuang’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately looked toward the source of the voice, a pleasant surprise blooming in his chest.
He had to remember,
he had only just inherited the title of "Arrow God." Besides Qin Yang, no one else in the outside world knew.
But this person had just called it out so clearly.
’Without a doubt!’
’Who else could it be?’
’A senior from the Heaven-Blasting Gang has come to save me!’
As these thoughts raced through his mind, the starlight around Liu Wushuang dimmed slightly. He and Meng Tianxuan turned their heads in unison toward the source of the voice.
Not far away, they saw...
a figure in a black robe rushing toward them.
He carried a massive, dark ruler on his back that was nearly as tall as a man. His robes billowed, his aura was immense, and his hair flowed behind him.
"And who might you be!?"
Meng Tianxuan was greatly alarmed. He demanded in a deep voice, subconsciously taking a step back, his face as grim as still water.
The black-robed man before him had a restrained aura; he couldn’t detect any fluctuations of Star Force from him at all. In such an uncertain situation, the unknown was the most terrifying thing of all!
SWISH!
Soon.
The black-robed man arrived. He stood several yards from Meng Tianxuan and Liu Wushuang, clasped his hands in a salute, and announced his title.
"I am the Heaven-Blasting Gang’s Flame King!"
"Xiao Yan!!"
As his voice fell.
"Huh?"
After hearing the name, Meng Tianxuan froze on the spot, his scalp tingling.
’Another new Venerable?!’
’Who is Xiao Yan?’
’Since I became a Venerable, I’ve never heard of him.’
But even though he didn’t recognize the name, he would never forget the "Heaven-Blasting Gang" prefix, not even in death. An itching, stinging pain spread beneath his skin.
The injuries from the previous series of explosions were starting to act up...
’Just how many Venerables does the Heaven-Blasting Gang have?’
Meng Tianxuan rubbed his temples in frustration and regret. He looked up at the hovering Xiao Yan. "What is your Heaven-Blasting Gang doing here? I haven’t provoked you, have I?"
"Hmph."
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, paying him little mind. He slowly drifted to stand before Liu Wushuang, then gave Meng Tianxuan a once-over. "Venerable Alliance Leader, after the last great battle, weren’t you bombed enough? You still dare to come to Jianghai City and cause trouble?"
"..."
Hearing this, Meng Tianxuan’s expression changed abruptly.
"There’s no need to bring up the past. Today, I am here to deal with my own traitor. What does this have to do with your Heaven-Blasting Gang?"
He said, staring at Liu Wushuang,
"Don’t tell me you want to stick your nose into this as well?"
As his words fell.
But Xiao Yan just shook his head. He glanced at Liu Wushuang beside him and said with a faint, knowing smile, "Are you going to tell him, or should I?"
"Senior, it would be better if you did."
Liu Wushuang clasped his hands humbly. "Given the current situation, he won’t believe a word I say. It would be far more convincing coming from you."
"Fine, then I’ll be the one to say it."
Xiao Yan took a step forward to face Meng Tianxuan directly. He then jerked a thumb toward Liu Wushuang behind him and declared loudly, "Venerable Alliance Leader, Liu Wushuang has already joined our Heaven-Blasting Gang! If you want to deal with him today, you’ll be making an enemy of our Heaven-Blasting Gang."
"If you insist on this path and want to go to war with the Heaven-Blasting Gang, we will oblige you at any time!"
The moment his words fell.
"What?!"
Meng Tianxuan’s expression changed again. He was stunned for a moment, and when he finally processed it, he was filled with a mixture of shock and rage. "Liu Wushuang joined your Heaven-Blasting Gang?"
’I’ve been searching for him all this time...’
’...only to find out the Heaven-Blasting Gang poached a member from my Venerable Alliance?’
"That’s right! I have already cast aside my past with the Venerable Alliance and inherited the title of Jianghai Arrow God..." At this, Liu Wushuang puffed out his chest with pride and stepped forward.
"From now on, Meng Tianxuan, you and I are strangers! What bullshit Venerable Alliance? This Arrow God doesn’t give a damn about it! The Heaven-Blasting Gang is the only true path to the heavens!"
"You!"
Hearing this, Meng Tianxuan’s expression changed drastically.
He had personally inherited the Venerable Alliance. Liu Wushuang slandering the Alliance like this was no different from pointing at his nose and cursing him directly.
But just as Meng Tianxuan was about to let loose a stream of curses...
...he suddenly frowned, thinking of something. He lowered his pointing finger and reined in his fiery temper.
’After all, I came to Jianghai City this time...’
’...to inform the Heaven-Blasting Gang about the secrets of the Blood Spirit Array.’
’If I anger Xiao Yan now, it will only create obstacles for my future actions. The loss would outweigh the gain.’
’The grand plan is not yet complete. I must endure...’
At this thought, Meng Tianxuan swallowed his anger, cleared his throat, and said, "If that’s the case, then about Liu Wushuang leaving the Alliance..."
"What about it?"
Xiao Yan frowned slightly and cut him off. "You still want to dwell on this? Did you not hear what I just said?"
"A misunderstanding! Let me finish..."
At this, Meng Tianxuan quickly waved his hands. "Since Liu Wushuang is already a member of your Heaven-Blasting Gang, then let’s just write off the matter of him leaving the Alliance. I won’t pursue it... I was merely worried he had joined the Beast God Sect. I was just hoping he would see the error of his ways and return."
"..."
"..."
The moment his words fell.
The air suddenly fell silent.
The citizens watching the situation high in the sky were all speechless.
The Venerable Alliance Leader’s change in attitude was far beyond anyone’s expectations.
He changed his tune faster than one could flip through a book!
Inside an office in the Tengfei Building, Elder Li let out a sigh of relief. "As expected, it took a senior from the Heaven-Blasting Gang to handle this."
"So much for the Venerable Alliance Leader. He’s nothing special in front of our Heaven-Blasting Gang."
Li Zixuan nodded excitedly as well. "It looks like the self-destruction bombings really scared him. He probably has some psychological trauma now."
...
High above in the sky, a cold wind howled past.
Xiao Yan and Liu Wushuang stared at each other in stunned silence.
"Liu Wushuang, is that your former Alliance Leader?"
Xiao Yan shook his head. "He changes his tune faster than someone can flip a book."
"I..."
Liu Wushuang’s face was flushed with embarrassment. Recalling what Meng Tianxuan had just said, he too was at a loss for words.
’He just let me go, just like that.’
’The man has absolutely no backbone!’
’How embarrassing!’
"Alright, everyone..."
Seeing the atmosphere relax, Meng Tianxuan seized the opportunity to get to the point. "Now that the misunderstanding is resolved and Liu Wushuang belongs to the Heaven-Blasting Gang, would you be willing to hear my request?"
"Request?"
Xiao Yan said coldly, "What else could you possibly want?"
Beside him, Liu Wushuang’s expression also grew stern as he watched Meng Tianxuan’s movements warily. ’Knowing the Alliance Leader’s hypocritical nature, there’s no telling what other schemes he’s hiding.’
"Gentlemen, please calm down."
Meng Tianxuan said slowly, turning his head to look at the distant cluster of buildings.
"I need to meet with your Gang Leader. This concerns the lives of tens of thousands of Jianghai City’s citizens. The situation is critical... I need to speak with him immediately. If we delay, something terrible will happen."
"Meet the Gang Leader? It concerns the safety of the people?"
Xiao Yan hesitated. After a moment of thought, he still asked warily,
"Why are you looking for the Gang Leader?"
"If you’re planning something malicious, I’d advise you to give up now. With your current strength, you’re not nearly enough of a threat to him."
As his voice fell.
"A misunderstanding! I truly have no such intentions."
Meng Tianxuan clasped his hands again, lowering his posture as much as possible. "I have an important matter to discuss with the Heaven-Blasting Gang Leader. It involves high-level secrets that you are not in a position to decide on."
"..."
Seeing this, Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment.
He felt a little swayed.
’Judging by Meng Tianxuan’s sincere posture, it seems he really does have something important to discuss.’
’I might as well see what he’s up to first!’
At this thought, Xiao Yan nodded nonchalantly.
"The Gang Leader is currently in closed-door Cultivation at a critical moment. He doesn’t have time to deal with real-world matters. Right now, all of the Heaven-Blasting Gang’s affairs are being handled by our Young Master... If you’re in a hurry, you can go discuss it with him first."
"The Young Master?"
Meng Tianxuan frowned. "And who is that? Could you introduce me?"
’The key right now is to inform the Heaven-Blasting Gang about the Blood Spirit Array. No matter who this Young Master is, as long as I can pass on the information, my mission to Jianghai will be complete.’
"You know him."
At that moment,
Liu Wushuang chimed in, giving Meng Tianxuan a knowing smile. He spoke slowly, pausing on each word.
"He is the same Qin Yang you were targeting before!"
"???"
"Qin Yang?!"
Hearing this, Meng Tianxuan froze in stunned disbelief, his heart sinking.
’That kid?’
’He’s actually the Young Master of the Heaven-Blasting Gang?’