At this moment, Yang Xiong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The assessment was finally complete, and it had gone even smoother than expected.
During his month in Slaughter City, Yang Xiong hadn't been idle. Ever since he captured the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King with the Vast Sea Universe Cover, the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King had become his captive.
Under the suppression of the Vast Sea Universe Cover, the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King had no power to resist and was basically at Yang Xiong's mercy.
Although such a strange beast possessed human thoughts and ambitions, in the end, it was nothing more than a talking beast.
Under Yang Xiong's threat of death, the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King revealed everything, so there was nothing to fear from that trace of independent Rakshasa God's Divine Sense.
As the Rakshasa God's Divine Sense was killed, the entire Altar seemed to change rapidly. The original Darkness disappeared without a trace, replaced by endless Blood Red light.
Yang Xiong felt a moment of disorientation, as if he had already left the Altar and was in an extremely magnificent Great Hall.
In the center of the Great Hall was a giant Blood Red figure, the Asura God.
Yang Xiong quickly bowed: "Greetings, Lord Asura God."
A rare expression of appreciation appeared on the Asura God's face: "Yang Xiong, your assessment was faster than I expected, and smoother than I expected. I didn't think you would complete two stages of the assessment in just a few months. You should know that Tang Chen was also stuck in this second stage back then."
"Furthermore, the intuitive assessment showed your wisdom and courage. A normal mortal facing a God, even if they have the strength to fight, the terrifying pressure would make them collapse. Yet you managed to contend with a God in a mortal body. That is quite good."
Yang Xiong quickly said: "All of this is thanks to Lord Asura God's arrangements. Without the Asura Demon Sword, I would not have been able to kill this trace of the Rakshasa God's Divine Sense."
The Asura God said: "This is all your opportunity. Tang Chen also possessed the Asura Demon Sword back then, but unfortunately, he hesitated when facing the Rakshasa God. His arrogance also harmed him. I hope you take this as a lesson."
"With your strength, you have basically mastered the Asura Demon Sword and even comprehended Asura Judgment on your own."
"What you need now is not an increase in strength, but to make a choice. The Asura Demon Sword will guide you through the subsequent assessments."
"Remember, your choice will affect the lives and deaths of billions of people and the pattern of the entire world. This is the responsibility you must bear, and it is your choice as a future Enforcer of the God Realm."
Immediately after, the Asura God lightly pointed at Yang Xiong, and a Blood Red light instantly merged into Yang Xiong's mind. In a trance, Yang Xiong seemed to see a giant God, holding a Blood Red long sword in his hand.
He saw this God seemingly using the Blood Red sword with ease. Every move and stance seemed capable of destroying the heavens and earth, yet also seemed to carry no life force, crushing enemies.
After continuously using multiple sword techniques, it came to the ninth sword.
The God was facing a giant dragon that seemed capable of destroying the heavens and earth. This giant dragon was ten thousand feet long, emitting a radiant glow, and could destroy the world with just one claw.
But the God held the Blood Red long sword, and with just one sword strike, the world changed color, and the giant dragon was directly split in half by the sword.
Even with Yang Xiong's extensive knowledge, his heart trembled at this moment, feeling that the God was incredibly powerful and could kill him with just one move.
When Yang Xiong came back to his senses, his entire body was covered in cold sweat. He felt that the Killing Intent of the God's every sword strike penetrated his body, as if he would be shattered into pieces if he touched it at any time.
And Yang Xiong himself had actually returned to the Altar, with the Asura Demon Sword lying quietly in his hand.
Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head, and finally returned to Slaughter City. After making some arrangements, he left Slaughter City.
According to what was shown in his mind, these should be the techniques mastered by the Asura God himself. Unfortunately, with his current strength, he could only barely comprehend the first stance, and the later ones were probably still very far away.
These techniques looked incredibly powerful. Yang Xiong felt that after mastering the Asura Demon Sword, he seemed to be naturally very close to these techniques and could quickly comprehend their essence. Perhaps in the future, he could use these techniques to further improve his strength.
The Asura God used a total of seven techniques, one after another. Although there weren't many techniques, each strike was earth-shattering, demonstrating the power of a God and the application of Asura power.
...
Since Tang Chen returned to the Clear Sky Sect with Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, the entire Clear Sky Sect was filled with joy, especially the Five Great Elders, who saw Tang Chen as their backbone.
However, Tang Chen saw that the Five Great Elders' expressions were extremely grim.
"Second Elder, our Clear Sky Sect has been passed down for countless years. Tell me, what is the true purpose of our Clear Sky Sect?"
The Second Elder faced Tang Chen as if he were a junior.
"Reporting, Old Sect Leader, our Clear Sky Sect is the number one sect in the world, and the Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon in the world. Our martial soul will never allow anyone to bully it."
Tang Chen nodded. "You also know that our Clear Sky Sect is the number one sect in the world. What about Hao'er's matter back then? Facing Spirit Hall, even if our strength was insufficient, we shouldn't have been defeated without a fight, we shouldn't have been forced into seclusion. What face does my illustrious Clear Sky Sect have left?"
The Second Elder quickly spoke, "Old Sect Leader, the situation back then was too tense. If we hadn't gone into seclusion, I'm afraid the sect would have been destroyed long ago. Moreover, all of this was trouble caused by Tang Hao in the first place."
Tang Chen instantly became furious. "Second Elder, do you know what you're saying? The Clear Sky Sect's prestige was built by countless generations of our people. Haven't they faced danger? Haven't they faced pressure from Spirit Hall?"
"But in these past few thousand years, who has ever retreated when facing Spirit Hall? If we retreat every time just to preserve a little bit of our strength, what right do we have to be called the number one sect in the world?"
"The retreat back then not only cost the Clear Sky Sect its reputation as the number one sect, but it also broke your backbone. Do you think our Clear Sky Sect can still return to its peak state from back then?"
Facing Tang Chen, everyone present felt a mountain-like pressure on their bodies. Even as Titled Douluo powerhouses, they felt as if they couldn't breathe at this moment.
The Second Elder now looked a little shaky. "Old Sect Leader, it was Tang Hao who provoked Spirit Hall back then. It was Tang Hao who killed Spirit Hall's Pope, Qian Xunji. Otherwise, we wouldn't be in a life-and-death struggle with Spirit Hall."
Tang Chen's face showed anger. "It's a shame you're an old-timer in the Soul Master world. Spirit Hall's ambition is well known. They were just looking for an excuse to attack our Clear Sky Sect."
"Moreover, back then, Hao'er just wanted to protect his wife and child. Was that wrong? Should he have just let his wife and child be killed by Spirit Hall? Someone like that is not worthy of being a member of my Clear Sky Sect."
...
Under Tang Chen's furious scolding, the Five Great Elders' faces were ashen, wishing they could find a hole to crawl into. One must know that they were all Titled Douluo, yet they were scolded by Tang Chen like quails.
After a final confirmation, Tang Hao officially returned to the Clear Sky Sect, and everyone swore that they would definitely seek revenge from Spirit Hall for the blood debt of that year.
After everything was settled, Tang Chen, Tang Xiao, and Tang Hao came to a secret room in the Clear Sky Sect.
At this moment, Tang Chen was no longer as overbearing as before; instead, a hint of weariness appeared on his face.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao quickly spoke, "Grandfather, what's wrong?"
Tang Chen shook his head. "My body can't last much longer. I won't be able to protect the Clear Sky Sect anymore. Hao'er, how long will it take for my great-grandson, Tang San, to return?"
Tang Hao shook his head. "Grandfather, there's no news of San yet, but according to what Yang Xiong said, San should be returning to the continent within the next few months."
Tang Chen nodded. "I hope San returns soon. I don't have much time left. I need to train San as quickly as possible. Otherwise, when our Clear Sky Sect faces Qian Daoliu and the Angel God Inheritor in the future, I'm afraid it will truly be the end of our Clear Sky Sect."
Tang Xiao quickly said, "Grandfather, don't overwork yourself. I will handle everything outside. You need to take care of your health."
Tang Chen said helplessly, "After so many years in Slaughter City, my foundation has been damaged. My strength probably won't be able to return to its peak state. I must make plans for the Clear Sky Sect as soon as possible."
Tang Xiao seemed to think of something. "Grandfather, do you think this Yang Xiong might be able to contend with Qian Daoliu in the future? Perhaps he can bring a turning point for our Upper Three Sects."
Tang Chen's expression was serious. "Xiao'er, this Yang Xiong is not that simple. Although he is only at level ninety now, his martial soul and soul rings are extremely exaggerated. If he is given another ten years, he might be able to contend with Qian Daoliu."
"Unfortunately, this person is not from our Clear Sky Sect after all, and ten years is too long. I'm afraid he won't be able to last until the end of the war. Judging by the current situation, the Spirit Empire will probably deal with the two great empires like a hot knife through butter. What follows will be a bitter struggle, the biggest war in the history of the Soul Master world."
"Moreover, fifty years have passed, and it's about time I met with that old friend of mine. Otherwise, people will truly think my Clear Sky Sect is a toothless tiger."
Tang Xiao was extremely worried when he heard this. "Grandfather, with your current state, if you meet with Qian Daoliu, will Qian Daoliu discover your injuries? Will he attack our Clear Sky Sect in advance?"
Tang Chen snorted coldly. "I know Qian Daoliu quite well. He's been too pedantic his whole life, otherwise he wouldn't have lost to me by one move back then."
"Qian Daoliu fancies himself a servant of the Angel God, imitating the Angel God his whole life. Unfortunately, he learned it poorly and is too concerned with face, otherwise he wouldn't be at the bottom among our three Limit Douluo."
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