Chapter 369 – I Want to Break Through, All Martial Artists Can Come Observe!

After all arrangements were properly settled.

The outside world erupted in an uproar.

“Tsk, the reaction is quite intense.”

In the living room, Qin Yang glanced at the news on his phone a couple of times before disregarding it and headed toward the bathroom.

He bathed, changed clothes, and purified his body.

Changing into a loose and refreshing white robe.

He then called out toward the kitchen.

“Xiaobai, I plan to go into seclusion recently. Go clear out the clutter in the basement.”

As soon as the words fell.

The sound of running water in the kitchen stopped.

“What? Master, you’re going into seclusion?!”

Xiaobai put down the fruits she was washing in the sink, poked her head out from the doorframe to look at Qin Yang, her face full of disbelief as if the sun had risen from the west.

She even thought she had misheard!

Normally, her master would just laze around every day, yet his strength kept soaring inexplicably. But now, he actually wanted to go into seclusion?!

What was going on!

“Mm, you heard correctly.”

Qin Yang lowered his gaze and nodded.

Now that the Blood Spirit Formation had been dealt with.

And the Beast God was sealed in the Great Li Mountains.

There would be no other disturbances for thousands of years.

At this moment, with Jianghai City free from internal and external troubles, it was the most peaceful time on all of Earth Star. So Qin Yang reckoned that without delay, it was time to charge toward a higher realm.

Late-stage Celestial Venerable Realm!

Back when suppressing the Beast God, he had vaguely sensed a threshold. He was just one step away from truly reaching this realm.

And to grasp this elusive opportunity, seclusion was the only way!

“Contending with heaven and earth for a chance.”

Thinking of this, Qin Yang let out a long sigh and turned to Xiaobai, saying:

“My seclusion this time might be a bit long. I won’t have time to deal with outside matters during this period. Go call Elder Li and ask him to come over. I have some things to explain.”

“Master, then… what about this Fairy?”

Xiaobai pouted, leaning against Qin Yang with grievance, her eyes suddenly turning slightly red. “If you’re not home, wouldn’t this servant miss you to death?!”

This was the first time Qin Yang would be away from her for so long!

In the past, the longest they were apart was a few days.

But now, it would be measured in years!

And the return date was uncertain!

Just thinking about days without Qin Yang…

Ugh!

Heart-wrenching and unbearable!

At this thought, Xiaobai clung tightly to Qin Yang’s arm. “Master, how about not going into seclusion? Anyway, you’re already the strongest in the world now. You can break through slowly later…”

As she spoke, Xiaobai’s eyes moistened, and the sob in her voice became increasingly evident.

“This servant doesn’t want you to go!”

“Xiaobai, be good.”

Qin Yang said softly, raising his hand to rest on Xiaobai’s head, her furry fox ears brushing through his fingers.

“During these days I’m away, you must cultivate diligently too. No more fooling around and causing mischief.”

“Oh…”

Hearing this, Xiaobai’s mood sank even further.

But though she opened her mouth, she didn’t say anything more, merely nodding obediently.

“Don’t worry about seclusion, Master. This servant understands.”

Seeing her dejected appearance, Qin Yang’s heart suddenly touched a soft spot. How many years had Xiaobai accompanied him through their long time together?

Through blooming flowers and falling leaves, with his seclusion’s return date uncertain, he too felt reluctant to part.

……

……

A short while later.

Elder Li and the others rushed over upon hearing the news, filling the living room with people.

“Young Gang Leader, how long will your seclusion be this time?”Liu Wushuang stepped forward with concern and asked, “It’s not a life-or-death seclusion, is it? You’re already the strongest in the world! There’s no need! Really, there’s no need at all!”

As soon as he finished speaking.

The others around also hurriedly tried to dissuade him.

Qin Yang was now the core of Jianghai City.

If anything were to happen to him, how could they ever live with themselves!?

“Don’t worry, it’s not a life-or-death seclusion, just a normal breakthrough attempt,” Qin Yang shook his head and gently reassured them. “It’s just that the duration of this seclusion is uncertain. To break through to the Late-stage Celestial Venerable Realm, it could take as little as one or two years, or as long as ten years…”

Hearing this, Elder Li and the others finally quieted down.

The living room became so quiet you could hear a pine needle drop.

In his words, Qin Yang’s tone was resolute, clearly leaving no room for further persuasion.

Any more attempts to dissuade him would be useless.

Just then.

“Senior Brother, you can focus on your seclusion with peace of mind!”

Li Zixuan suddenly spoke up, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear as she looked at Qin Yang with soft eyes, gently nodding. “Don’t worry about us. Your shimei will also train diligently outside.”

She wasn’t particularly surprised by Qin Yang’s decision to enter seclusion.

She had always had a premonition that one day Qin Yang would leave. If the gap between them grew too large, she would only drift further away from him.

“Yes, Xuan Xuan is right! Master, don’t overthink things!” Li Qinghe stood nearby, chiming in as well. Holding the array diagrams Qin Yang had previously given her, she had matured considerably. “Your disciple won’t let you down.”

“Mm.”

Feeling their expectant gazes, Qin Yang finally set his mind at ease. With a flash through the void, he vanished into the emptiness of the basement.

…

…

Time flew by.

Flowers bloomed and withered, withered and bloomed – three years passed in the blink of an eye.

Jianghai City now stood with numerous towering buildings.

The city bustled with activity. As the fame of the Exploding Heavens Gang spread far and wide, Star Warriors came in continuous streams, drawn by its reputation. Jianghai City’s economy developed at high speed.

Before anyone realized it, it had grown into a metropolis rivaling the Imperial Capital.

On this day.

Fuhai District.

Underground secret chamber.

A faint, subtle fragrance drifted through the air.

Qin Yang sat cross-legged on the ground, dressed in white robes, his hair flowing in the wind.

An ethereal aura surrounded him.

Time passed in tranquil silence.

Then, as naturally as water flowing downhill, he slowly opened his eyes. A flash of enlightenment appeared in his gaze, his expression unexpectedly composed.

“Just a bit more and it’ll be complete.”

Qin Yang sensed the state of his cultivation realm.

Although his Star Power remained calm and undisturbed, it was actually only separated by the thinnest of barriers – something he could easily break through to reach the Late-stage Celestial Venerable Realm.

“Mm, no need to rush.”

Qin Yang nodded in satisfaction. “Time to go out.”

Just as he stepped out of the room.

Suddenly!

A fluffy white snowball crashed into his embrace.

“Master, you’re out of seclusion!”

Xiaobai buried her face in Qin Yang’s chest, affectionately nuzzling against him while trying to burrow deeper, as if pouring out three years of longing.

“This Fairy missed you to death!”

“Wow, Master, do you know how your servant spent these three years?”

Xiaobai wrinkled her nose, looking up to meet Qin Yang’s gaze. “Playing games alone every day! You have to properly compensate your servant later!”

“…”

Qin Yang chuckled wryly, glancing out the window. “I’ll compensate you later. Have Liu Wushuang and the others come over.”

…

…

“Congratulations on your emergence from seclusion, Young Gang Leader!”

“Your subordinates have been waiting for a long time!”Upon learning of Qin Yang’s emergence from seclusion, Liu Wushuang and the group hurried to the scene, bowing and kneeling on one knee.

Excitement was evident on every face.

Three years had flowed by like water, yet each day felt like an eternity!

“Everyone, rise. You’ve all worked hard these three years,” Qin Yang said calmly, then turned to Liu Wushuang with a smile and instructed, “Let’s skip the formalities for now—there’s important business ahead.”

“Young Gang Leader, what do you mean by this?” the others asked in confusion.

Just then,

a bold grin spread across Qin Yang’s lips.

“I intend to break through. All Star Warriors of Earth Star are invited to witness and gain insights!”

(End of Chapter)