Chapter 202: Struggle, Its Joy Knows No Bounds

Amidst the complex gazes of the crowd, Qin Yang said, "We're leaving."

Liu Min and Gao Chenchen closely followed behind.

At this moment, Qin Yang turned again and said to Zhang Rui, "Aren't you coming with us?"

"I'm coming."

Zhang Rui gave a hehe laugh and immediately caught up.

Instantly, the strange gazes all focused on Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling gave a wry smile; this foolish son was still overjoyed.

Qin Yang shouted for Zhang Rui to catch up, clearly intending to tell others that he had a close relationship with the Heavenly Master Dao.

And Zhang Rui didn't know whether he was truly stupid or pretending not to know, yet he just followed along like that.

Feeling Zhang Hao's gaze, Zhang Ling explained, "Fellow Daoist, before Qin Yang arrived, I didn't know what had happened. As for my son and Qin Yang, I've said they are close friends, bound by life and death."

Zhang Hao let out a cold snort.

"You should think about how to extricate your Heavenly Master Dao. Qin Yang intends to set rules for the entire cultivation world—do you think he'll end well? Some people avoid trouble with him not because they fear bullying juniors, but because they can't beat Qin Yang. With Baiyun gone, those people will have no more scruples."

Hearing Zhang Hao's words, Zhang Ling nodded.

"Thanks for the reminder, fellow Daoist; I understand."

"Hmph."

Zhang Hao let out a cold snort, turned, and left.

As for the God Talisman Sect, he couldn't even be bothered to glance at it.

Better off dead.

The ungrateful disciple even schemed against his own master.

The God Talisman Sect fell, and Qin Yang's established rules spread abroad.

This made many people unwilling to accept it.

They sneered, their expressions full of disdain.

After all, he's just a junior; even with some ability, he cannot be mentioned in the same breath as Baiyun.

They simply didn't take Qin Yang's words to heart.

Some people didn't care, thinking they wouldn't harm ordinary people.

In their view, clashing with ordinary people would be somewhat beneath them.

Yet some people spoke up, saying Qin Yang's rules were a joke and couldn't affect anyone.

The God Talisman Sect's downfall merely made some small and medium sects a bit wary.

Large sects paid no attention at all.

On the moving train, Gao Chenchen couldn't help but ask, "Are your rules useful?"

"Not very useful."

Qin Yang said.

Gao Chenchen froze for a moment; she hadn't expected such an outcome.

Qin Yang had destroyed a Daoist sect—couldn't that scare them?

"The God Talisman Sect we destroyed today is merely a small‑to‑medium sect; naturally it can't intimidate the true major sects. Moreover, some think I wouldn't dare keep killing like this, so they won't take my words to heart."

Hearing Qin Yang's words, Gao Chenchen fell somewhat silent.

"Wouldn't that mean we can't protect ordinary people?"

Qin Yang shrugged and said with a smile, "Not exactly; as long as we kill enough cultivators, strong enough, they'll be wary—no rule is obeyed just because it's spoken."

"You'll also be in danger, right?"

Gao Chenchen felt a bit worried.

She suddenly felt she was being selfish.

"I want Qin Yang to step forward and protect ordinary people, but what about his safety? Who will guarantee it?"

Qin Yang doing this is tantamount to putting himself and those around him in danger.

"Struggling against heaven brings endless joy; struggling against earth brings endless joy; struggling against people brings endless joy."

Qin Yang said calmly.

This was a declaration of his stance.

Gao Chenchen gave Qin Yang a deep look; her heart filled with respect for him.

This man, aside from being a bit flirtatious, has hardly any flaws in other respects.

Returning to Nan Cheng, Gao Chenchen had a dreamlike feeling.

Previously she imagined the cultivation world as very mysterious.

Now it seems it's actually not much different from the mundane world.

Likewise, the strong are revered; likewise, they contend for fame and profit.

The only difference is that their power is greater and their methods more numerous.

Aside from that, there is no difference.

Thinking this through, she recalled the cultivation method Qin Yang taught her—if she strives, one day she will reach their level, help Qin Yang, and punish evil while promoting good.

After sending Gao Chenchen back to the Law Enforcement Team, Qin Yang and Liu Min then departed.

"Senior brother, Captain Gao is interested in you—don't miss this chance!"

On the way, Liu Min suddenly said.

Qin Yang glanced at him and said, "How did you figure that out?"

"She looks at you with eyes that are practically spinning silk—anyone can tell, right?"

"How can I not see it?"

Qin Yang retorted.

Liu Min gave Qin Yang a disdainful look and said unhappily, "Senior Brother, sometimes I also can't quite understand how someone like you, a wooden block, could find so many senior sisters-in-law for me? You can't even tell that the young lady likes you."

Qin Yang glanced at him, "Is this guy feeling a bit itchy?"

Seeing Qin Yang looking at him with a dangerous expression, Liu Min immediately shrank his neck.

However, he still said, "I'm stating a fact, you really are like a piece of wood."

Still talking?

Qin Yang gave a cold snort.

This set off alarm bells in Liu Min's mind.

"Senior Brother, I was wrong. Considering I still have to help you with things, please don't hold a grudge against a petty person."

Qin Yang snorted coldly, "How come you weren't so timid just now when you were speaking?"

"You've done well. I've prepared ample resources for you. Go into seclusion and, within three months, break through to the Spirit Transformation stage. If you fail, continue secluding until you reach Spirit Transformation."

Liu Min's face immediately turned bitter.

Just as he was about to say something, Qin Yang's expression turned cold.

"Do you think I'm punishing you? Take a look at the current situation: powerful enemies abound, even those from Dragon Pavilion are diligently cultivating, and even Jin Gang has already entered the Foundation Establishment stage. It's estimated that within half a year entering the Golden Core stage will be no problem. Do you really want to be surpassed by Dragon Pavilion's brethren? Wouldn't that be disgraceful?"

Liu Min's expression immediately turned stern.

Liu Min naturally knew the situation of those from Dragon Pavilion.

"In the future, there will be more battles; your current cultivation won't be of help to me."

Qin Yang continued speaking.

Liu Min instantly felt energized, like he'd been injected with chicken blood, and immediately said, "Senior Brother, I'll go into seclusion as soon as I get back; I absolutely won't come out until I reach Spirit Transformation."

"Hmm, good. This is what a good junior brother should be like."

Qin Yang patted Liu Min on the shoulder.

Liu Min's face was full of excitement.

After a while, he suddenly saw that smug smile on Qin Yang's face.

Liu Min immediately shuddered.

He had been tricked.

When has Qin Yang ever let others help him?

What he just said was merely to get himself to agree to secluded cultivation.

Thinking of this, Liu Min's mouth twitched.

Does he have to be separated from his beloved wife for three months?

That's too agonizing.

Afraid Liu Min might change his mind, Qin Yang sent him to Place: Baiyun Guan, then opened the treasury, prepared ample resources, and had Liu Min go straight into seclusion.

However, Liu Min was not among them.

Others, once they reach the Nascent Soul stage, must go into seclusion.

This time Qin Yang indeed intends to boost Place: Baiyun Guan's strength.

After doing all that, Qin Yang was just about to head back when he suddenly felt a terrifying blade intent.

"Huh, Brother Song has broken through to the After Tribulation stage; his talent is truly terrifying."

Qin Yang sighed in admiration.

Afterwards, Qin Yang rushed over.

At this moment, Song Tianci, looking somewhat worried and grim, stood there with a complex expression.

A breakthrough in cultivation is good, but for those at the Tribulation Crossing stage, it's different.

Once they reach the After Tribulation stage and push to the limit, they risk merging with the Dao.

Thereafter, it's endless suppression of oneself, daring not to appear in the world again.

"Congratulations, Brother Song, on breaking through to the After Tribulation stage; Mahayana is imminent."

Qin Yang's voice came over.

Song Tianci let out a sigh.