Two Peaks is a renowned summit in the Soul Master world, but very few people venture into this place.
On one hand, Two Peaks is situated among towering mountains at a very high altitude, making it extremely difficult to climb; ordinary people find it hard to reach the top.
Moreover, Two Peaks holds a prestigious status in the Soul Master community, symbolizing the highest realm of Soul Masters. Only the top experts engage in decisive battles here.
Years ago, Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, both Limit Douluos, fought their ultimate battle at Two Peaks. They clashed countless times, and in the end, Tang Chen managed to gain a slight upper hand.
Since then, Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu have been referred to as the Two Peaks, a pinnacle that has remained unconquerable in the Soul Master world for nearly a thousand years.
Yang Xiong arrived at Two Peaks using Sword Control, and the sight before him was truly breathtaking.
Two Peaks consists of two massive mountain peaks connected to each other. The entire mountain range appears to be made of stone, and due to the high altitude, a layer of ice and snow covers the rocks.
These stones have a dark hue, and faint traces of lightning can be seen flickering, possibly due to the high elevation, as if they were close to the clouds, where one could feel the strikes of thunder. It somewhat resembled the stones of Raging Wave Despair on Sea God Island.
Yang Xiong went directly to the summit of one of the mountains and sat down quietly.
After a quarter of an hour, a powerful aura seemed to soar from the sky, bathing the entire land in golden light, as if a sun had descended.
The visitor was none other than Qian Renxue, who had arrived at the summit of the other mountain.
Compared to the time of the Heaven Dou Palace Coup, Qian Renxue now appeared infinitely more powerful, her face radiating confidence and an undeniable nobility. Especially striking were the six golden wings of the Six-Winged Angel behind her, which looked incredibly magnificent.
"Yang Xiong, you're quite punctual. I didn't expect you to dare to accept the challenge," she said.
Yang Xiong chuckled, "It's not about daring or not. Back then, I challenged you, so naturally, I won't back down now. But you've been hiding in the Spirit Hall for so many years; has your combat experience improved? I hope you aren't as weak as you were back then."
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, "After all these years, I can't believe you've only just become a Titled Douluo and haven't even obtained your Ninth Soul Ring. Should I give you some more time? We can battle after you get your Soul Ring."
Yang Xiong's eyes revealed a hint of disdain, "Back then, you were a whole realm above me, yet you were still easily defeated by me. I hope that aside from your stubbornness, your strength hasn't deteriorated like it did back then."
Qian Renxue's expression shifted slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.
"Yang Xiong, we've known each other since childhood. I've always wanted to ask you one question: when we first met, you wanted to introduce me to a girlfriend. When did you realize I was the fake prince, Xue Qinghe?"
Yang Xiong laughed, "To be honest, I knew you weren't a boy the first time I met you. I just didn't expect you to be an undercover agent for the Spirit Hall."
"However, with so many sons, Emperor Xue Ye had no need to push a woman to become a prince. I've long suspected your intentions, but it's a pity that the Sect Leader trusted you too much. To reach your level, you must have some extraordinary backing, which is a waste of the Sect Leader's efforts."
Qian Renxue snorted, "What's Ning Fengzhi? He's not worthy to be my teacher. Back then, I merely pretended to pay my respects, and if he fell for it, it only shows his lack of wisdom; he was just played."
Yang Xiong shook his head, "You've been educated by the Sect Leader since childhood. You should understand how much effort he invested in you. Perhaps this is just the way of the Spirit Hall."
Qian Renxue replied, "Yang Xiong, I believe I've never shown any flaws. How did you realize something was off back then, and why didn't you point it out clearly?"
"If you had told Ning Fengzhi earlier, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to stay hidden for so many years."
Yang Xiong smiled, "I've been familiar with medicines since childhood. I've basically spent my entire life in medicinal baths for body refinement, so I can identify various herbs by their scents."
"Even though you disguised yourself as a boy, there was a faint trace of feminine fragrance on you, which no normal man would have."
Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly, "Then let me ask you another question. Since you noticed my abnormality long ago, why did you still make a deal with me? Why did you point out that Prince Xue Beng has been biding his time and developing quietly to deal with me?"
Yang Xiong's lips curled into a dismissive smile, "What's Prince Xue Beng? He's just a spoiled brat. Although he's a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, he's done nothing but commit wrongs, bullying men and women alike. If your identity were to be exposed one day, he would be the only heir to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."
"Rather than letting someone like him rise to power, wouldn't it be better to use your identity? I believe you'd be quite willing to eliminate those who pose a threat to you, right?"
Qian Renxue's expression darkened, "So, Yang Xiong, you want to use me as a pawn to eliminate those you find displeasing, fully aware that I'm an enemy agent."
"Or perhaps you've been calculating this all along. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family has nearly been wiped out by me, and with Emperor Xue Ye aging, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family will likely be left without a successor."
"In this way, whether it's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect or your newly established Body Sect, at least in the next generation, they won't face threats. You might even control the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and ultimately dominate the entire Heaven Dou Empire."
Yang Xiong nodded, "No wonder you're skilled in schemes; you've guessed my intentions so easily. Whether it's the Body Sect or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we don't need the Heaven Dou Empire to become powerful. Otherwise, how could we, thousands of Soul Masters, realize my ambitions?"
Qian Renxue pondered for a moment before speaking, "Yang Xiong, I've watched you grow up. I didn't expect your thoughts to be so profound. It's a pity you're not a direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Otherwise, with the strength of the Body Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, you might surpass the former Clear Sky Sect."
Yang Xiong laughed, "Qian Renxue, are you underestimating my Body Sect? Since I dared to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I have absolute confidence in the Body Sect. We're not just aiming to surpass the Clear Sky Sect; we want to surpass the Spirit Hall."
Qian Renxue's face showed a hint of anger, "You're delusional. The foundation of my Spirit Hall far exceeds your imagination. Only by uniting the Upper Three Sects can you barely contend with the Spirit Hall."
"Your Body Sect doesn't have a true inheritance of Martial Souls; it's just a coalition of second-rate families. What gives you the right to look down on my Spirit Hall's millennium-long legacy?"
"Moreover, don't forget that the true inheritance of my Spirit Hall isn't just those ordinary Titled Douluos, but the Angel God lineage, and my Six-Winged Angel is a true divine Martial Soul inheritance."
Yang Xiong smiled, "Qian Renxue, you seem to have misunderstood something. The Spirit Hall is indeed powerful, but it's not just your Six-Winged Angel lineage. You've gathered countless geniuses from the two great empires, and you have a complete personnel training system. Otherwise, relying solely on your Six-Winged Angel would only make you one person."
"Among all your Titled Douluos, the only one with a true Martial Soul of the Six-Winged Angel is Qian Daoliu. The others aren't inheritors of your Spirit Hall's Martial Soul, or else Bibi Dong wouldn't have become the empress of the Spirit Empire."
Qian Renxue countered, "So what? The gods can decide everything, and my family, the Qian family, is the Angel God's inheritors. The Angel God will be the strongest existence in the world."
Yang Xiong's expression suddenly changed.
"Qian Renxue, you've asked me so many questions. Now I want to ask you one: how far along is your Angel God inheritance assessment? Why challenge me at this moment?"
Qian Renxue's eyes showed a hint of disdain, "Yang Xiong, you know quite a bit. To be honest, I've already completed the seventh trial of the Angel Nine Trials. I'm just one step away from the Angel God inheritance. As long as I reach Level 99, I can accept the final inheritance of the Angel God."
"Because of this, being defeated by you back then is a lifelong shame for me. That's why I challenge you now, to reclaim the disgrace of that one move. This way, my life will have no regrets."
Yang Xiong's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to have such thoughts. Indeed, in the original story, Qian Renxue was haunted by her defeat to Tang San, leading to issues with the Angel God inheritance. Even if she became a god, she couldn't achieve completeness.
Now, with Qian Renxue challenging him ahead of time, it was clear she wanted to push her strength to the extreme and break through her inner shackles, perhaps hoping to reach Level 99 in the process.
Moreover, judging by how Qian Renxue looked now, she must have absorbed at least five Soul Bones from the Angel God Equipment, having nearly reached her peak.
Yang Xiong revealed a cold smile, "What does the Angel God inheritance matter? I'll see if you, the inheritor of the Angel God, are truly invincible and whether your talent is indeed stronger than I imagined."
"I think it's time to stop reminiscing. Let me witness your true strength."
"Yang Xiong, Martial Soul Asura, Level 90 Assault-type Battle Soul Master!"
Qian Renxue's expression was equally serious: "Qian Renxue, Martial Soul Six-Winged Angel, Level 98 Assault-type Battle Soul Master!"
As Qian Renxue's words fell, eight black and one red Soul Rings appeared in a flash, and behind her emerged a massive Six-Winged Angel. The angel radiated an incredibly holy light, and in that moment, Qian Renxue seemed to emit a golden glow, as if no darkness in the world could overshadow her.
Yang Xiong's body transformed into gold, and a blood-red silhouette appeared behind him, showcasing five black and three red Soul Rings.
Even though Qian Renxue was powerful, she was still astonished by Yang Xiong's Soul Ring configuration.
"Interesting. It seems you, Yang Xiong, are also an inheritor of the gods. Let me show you the power of the Six-Winged Angel, so you can understand that the Angel God is the true legacy of all Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent."
Yang Xiong snorted coldly: "I don't care about what's authentic or not. All I know is that with your current ambition, you are unworthy of the Angel God's holiness."
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