Chapter 288: The Divine Beast White Tiger
Standing before the colossal white tiger statue, Yang Potian activated his Asura Domain, while a golden light flashed from the tiger's massive eyes, clashing with the domain's oppressive aura.
Suddenly, an immense tiger's roar echoed through the space: "Human, you dare to provoke the Divine White Tiger? Prepare to die!"
The grand hall filled with the towering image of a magnificent white tiger, exuding strength and dominance, its golden eyes striking fear into all beneath it, as if the entire world lay humbled before the king of beasts.
A voice resounded again: "Human, you bear no bloodline of the White Tiger Clan. Leave now, and I will spare your life."
Yang Potian smirked. "If I'm not mistaken, all spirit beasts who attained godhood were annihilated by the Five Great Divine Kings. It seems the Star Luo Empire hid a fragment of the Divine White Tiger's will. No wonder they've survived for millennia; you've been the secret behind their endurance."
The Divine White Tiger's phantom seemed wary of the Asura Domain. "You carry the aura of the Asura God; you are his heir. The spirit beast clan has already fallen so low—must you truly drive us to extinction?"
Yang Potian snorted. "I don't care about the fate of the spirit beast clan, but you're standing in my way. That means you must die."
As Yang Potian spoke, the tiger's roar thundered once more: "Human, though you bear the Asura God's legacy, you're still just a mortal. You cannot defeat me!"
Ignoring its growls, Yang Potian released his spirit, his body radiating a golden glow and surrounded by seven red spirit rings. In response, the Divine White Tiger let out an imposing roar, its voice filled with an overwhelming pressure, as if the world itself cowered before it.
Yang Potian's head spirit bone activated, unleashing his Crimson Wave, sending a surge of blood-red energy toward the immense white tiger, accompanied by powerful sonic waves. The tiger's roar and the crimson shockwave collided, shaking the entire space as though it might shatter.
The impact forced Yang Potian back several meters, a trickle of blood appearing at his lips. Gritting his teeth, he activated his seventh spirit ring, summoning his True Spirit Form, transforming from gold to crimson. The area took on the oppressive quality of a Blood Prison, one of the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King's most powerful techniques.
Yet the Divine White Tiger remained unaffected. Its massive paws swung forward, shaking the heavens and earth as they closed in. Yang Potian swiftly summoned his Soul-Breaking Spear, gripping it tightly as he lunged forward. The spear clashed with the tiger's paws, creating a gaping wound on the giant tiger's claw.
Yang Potian sneered, "Is this the strength you call divine? You're a disgrace to the gods."
Without missing a beat, he activated his sixth spirit ring, unleashing his Golden Lion's Roar. A gigantic golden lion charged at the Divine White Tiger, echoing with deafening roars as it pounced to tear its opponent apart. The two creatures clashed, each seemingly intent on ripping the other to shreds.
Their fierce battle caused cracks to splinter across the floor of the palace, and the once-majestic white tiger statue began to fracture as if sustaining the same wounds as the phantom.
The Divine White Tiger bellowed again, "Human, you cannot defeat me!"
Yang Potian retrieved his Soul-Breaking Spear and drew the Asura Demon Sword from his back. "Is that so? Let's see if your fragment of divinity can withstand a true divine weapon."
Blood-red light filled the hall as he channeled all his power into one mighty slash with the Asura Demon Sword. The white tiger's phantom emitted a dazzling glow, readying itself for a final clash.
The Asura sword's crimson arc cleaved through the white tiger's spirit, shattering it into two. The killing aura from the blade engulfed the tiger completely, its form disintegrating into nothingness.
After the last echo of battle faded, the grand hall fell silent. Yang Potian gestured toward the white tiger statue, and it crumbled into dust. From its remains, two golden, orb-like drops floated into his hands. Upon closer inspection, he realized they were two sizable drops of blood—likely the essence blood, or even the eyes, of the Divine White Tiger itself.
The golden blood drops radiated intense heat and divine power, almost resembling two precious jewels. Examining them closely, Yang Potian could sense a unique, wild energy—unlike the godly powers of the Asura God or the Sea God. It felt more untamed and volatile.
After a long analysis, he sighed. "Perhaps I need blood from Di Tian or the Deep Sea Demon Whale King to fully understand the potential within these. There's bound to be some great mystery hidden in these drops."
Leaving the underground chamber with the golden essence blood stored safely, Yang Potian emerged to find the Star Luo Palace in ruins. Corpses littered the area—among them royal guards, spirit masters loyal to the Star Luo Empire, and even members of the White Tiger and Netherworld Spirit Cat clans.
The Star Luo Emperor and Empress lay slain. Even in death, the emperor sat upon his throne, his face a defiant scowl, despite his body bearing numerous mortal wounds and missing an arm. His aura of unyielding pride persisted.
Disregarding the destruction around him, Yang Potian strode up to Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"The Star Luo royal line should be eliminated entirely now, except for that one heir, Dai Mubai. Deal with him as you see fit—just don't let him slip away."
"My business here is done. As for the Star Dou Forest mission, make sure to notify me at Tianxing Academy as soon as you're ready."
Bibi Dong nodded, "Understood. I'll see to it that Star Luo's military is destabilized. As for Seagod Island, I already have agents monitoring it. Should Tang San or Dai Mubai reappear, they'll be dealt with immediately."
"I've also received information on the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python. Within two months, once our affairs in the Spirit Empire are in order, we'll commence the hunt."
Yang Potian nodded, summoning his wings and departing the Star Luo Palace without another word.
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