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Upon hearing Yang Xiong's words, Tang Chen quickly asked, "Do you know Bo Saixi?"
Yang Xiong nodded: "Senior, I returned from the Sea God Island just a few months ago. I do know Elder Bo Saixi of the Sea God Island, but we didn't interact much—she oversaw my trial."
Tang Chen's face showed surprise: "You possess the Vast Sea Power—you must be an inheritor of the Sea God Island, right?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "That's not the case. I merely happened to acquire the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which carries the power of the Sea God. I haven't inherited the Sea God's Nine Trials."
A trace of confusion appeared on Tang Chen's face: "When we fought earlier, though my mind was unclear, I vaguely sensed that you possessed a Slaughter Domain, and it seemed to share the same origin as mine. Your martial soul and Killing Domain must be extraordinary."
Yang Xiong glanced at Tang Chen and the Tang Xiao trio: "Senior, the reason I came to Slaughter City should be clear to Lord Tang Xiao."
Tang Chen's expression turned serious: "What do you mean by that? Did you negotiate terms with Xiao or Hao?"
Yang Xiong nodded: "According to my agreement with Seniors Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, I would fully assist in rescuing you. In return, I need the Asura Demon Sword."
Tang Chen stared hard at Yang Xiong, especially at the blood-red sword mark on Yang Xiong's forehead, before bursting into uncontrollable laughter.
"Interesting! I never expected you to be an inheritor of the Asura God. You've come to Slaughter City likely for the Asura Demon Sword."
"But do you realize that I'm the former inheritor of the Asura God? Why do you think I'd hand over the Asura Demon Sword so easily?"
Yang Xiong smirked: "Senior, do you really think the Asura Demon Sword is still useful to you? Or are you still the inheritor of the Asura God?"
Hearing this, Tang Chen's expression wavered, but he seemed unwilling to part with the Asura Demon Sword.
"Boy, just because you helped me doesn't give you the right to demand repayment. I am Tang Chen, the 'Invincible on Land'. No one has the right to negotiate with me."
"Besides, the Asura Demon Sword still holds great importance to me. I'm afraid I can't give it to you for now."
Yang Xiong sneered slightly: "Senior, forgive me for being blunt. Do you intend to use the Asura Demon Sword to complete your final trial? Or do you believe your body can still endure the Asura Nine Trials?"
Tang Chen's face darkened: "Boy, don't provoke me. When I dominated the world, your grandfather might not even have been born yet."
Yang Xiong ignored Tang Chen and turned to Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.
"Seniors Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, what about the agreement we made before coming to Slaughter City? Are you planning to renege on your promise? I risked my life to help you, and this is how the Hao Tian Sect honors its word?"
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao fell silent, unsure how to respond with their grandfather present.
Tang Chen sneered: "Yang Xiong, the Asura Demon Sword doesn't belong to Xiao or Hao. Even if they are my grandsons, they have no right to decide what belongs to me. The Asura Demon Sword is mine."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head: "Senior Tang Chen, your concerns are misplaced. You've already completed eight of the Asura Nine Trials. The Asura Demon Sword contains the energy from your completed trials. From the looks of it, you probably intended to pass the Asura Demon Sword to Tang Hao, the future Hao Tian Douluo."
"Unfortunately, Senior Tang Hao is only at Level 95. Aside from him and myself, only Bibi Dong possesses the Killing God Domain. Among the three of us, no one else can inherit the Asura God's trials."
"Moreover, although Senior Tang Chen is incredibly powerful, don't forget—the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King is in my possession. If I could capture it, I can certainly release it or communicate with it to uncover more secrets."
Hearing this, Tang Chen fell silent.
The Hao Tian Sect currently faced external threats. Though it had reemerged, it had violated its agreement with the Spirit Hall, making it a prime target of the Spirit Empire. Sooner or later, it would have to confront Thousand Dao Liu or even the inheritor of the Angel God.
Though Tang Chen forced himself to remain strong, his actual physical condition was far from ideal. He still had many unresolved aspirations: restoring the Hao Tian Sect's glory, resisting the Spirit Hall's pressure, and even thoughts of Bo Saixi.
Yang Xiong continued: "The Spirit Empire's power is immense. Our three great sects must form an alliance to resist them. My Body Sect is relatively small, so our conflict with the Spirit Empire isn't irreconcilable."
Tang Chen thought for a long time before speaking: "Yang Xiong, do you understand what the Asura Demon Sword represents? What does 'Asura' truly mean?"
"When I reached the Level 99 Limit Douluo stage, I believed no one in the world could match me. Yet, I still fell victim, trapped in this City of Slaughter, committing endless slaughter. How can I ensure you won't follow my old path? How can I ensure you won't massacre innocents?"
Yang Xiong nodded: "Senior, I understand your concerns. You fear that obtaining the Asura Demon Sword will make me an enemy of the Hao Tian Sect. I assure you—unless the Hao Tian Sect moves against me, I will never oppose them."
"As for what 'Asura' means, perhaps you've misunderstood. To everyone else, Asura may represent slaughter, but to me, Asura represents killing to stop killing, embodying justice and order in the world. Without absolute strength to enforce killing, order cannot be maintained."
"Just like Slaughter City—it may seem filled with sin, but for the world, it serves as a form of self-purification."
"Think about it: these killers wreak havoc on the continent, while Slaughter City acts as a massive cage, isolating these soul masters and murderers from the mainland, allowing the world to remain relatively peaceful."
Hearing this, Tang Chen's face revealed a bitter smile before shaking his head helplessly.
"Fine. I never imagined that after reaching the Limit Douluo stage, my understanding of Asura would pale in comparison to yours. It seems my pursuit of godhood was wrong from the very beginning."
With that, Tang Chen waved his hand, and a blood-red giant sword, over two meters long, flew out and planted itself three meters in front of Yang Xiong.
Yang Xiong's eyes burned with excitement as he gazed at the Asura Demon Sword, but he suppressed his desire and bowed deeply to Tang Chen.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Tang Chen stood up: "Hao, Xiao, let's go. Perhaps I shouldn't have come to Slaughter City at all."
"Yang Xiong, take care of yourself. I hope I never have to face you in battle."
Yang Xiong smiled: "Senior, you flatter me."
Tang Chen said nothing further and left Slaughter City with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
Sword Elder and Yang Wudi watched the three depart, their expressions reflecting subtle changes.
Sword Elder's eyes were filled with admiration. This was his first time facing a Limit Douluo-level expert. Even without using any soul skills, the gap between them was astronomical. Though Sword Elder was now Level 97, he doubted he could last many rounds against a true Limit Douluo.
Yang Wudi's eyes, however, were conflicted. At times, he showed reverence for Tang Chen; at others, hatred for Tang Hao and Tang Xiao; and occasionally, utter confusion.
It was Tang Chen who had once brought the Hao Tian Sect to its peak, and during that time, the Breaking Clan also flourished. But Tang Chen's disappearance and Tang Hao's mistakes led to the Breaking Clan becoming a sacrificial pawn in the Hao Tian Sect's decline.
Yang Xiong observed Sword Elder and Yang Wudi's emotions and couldn't help but shake his head: "Teacher, Old Goat, stop dwelling on the past. Though Tang Chen is powerful, we'll grow even stronger in the future."
Only then did Sword Elder and Yang Wudi snap back to reality.
Sword Elder frowned: "Xiao Xiong, why did Tang Chen give up the Asura Demon Sword so easily? It seems to be extraordinary, even tied to whether he can ascend to godhood."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "It's too late now. Over the years, the Slaughter King has been possessed by the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, engaging in endless slaughter within Slaughter City. This isn't just about accumulating sin—it's also about the Bat King corroding his body."
"I don't know how much longer Tang Chen can hold on, but he'll likely never return to his prime. His lifespan may also be limited."
"Moreover, within Slaughter City, my domain reigns supreme. If a battle were to break out, the three from the Hao Tian Sect would suffer losses. If Tang Chen wants to fulfill his remaining aspirations, he wouldn't dare fight me directly."
Though Yang Xiong had pushed his domain to its limits during the battle with Tang Chen, his soul power consumption was minimal, and he had held back.
On the other hand, Tang Hao and the others had expended significantly more, especially Tang Hao, who used the Ring Explosion technique. This was one reason Yang Xiong had brought Sword Elder and Yang Wudi—to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
Beside them, Yang Wudi let out a bitter laugh: "Xiao Xiong, when Tang Chen regained clarity earlier, I was thrilled. But listening to Tang Chen and Tang Xiao speak with such superiority, it seems they feel no guilt toward single-attribute families. Perhaps, to them, our suffering is nothing but a joke."
Yang Xiong patted Yang Wudi's shoulder: "Old Goat, in the past, you were subordinate to the Hao Tian Sect, but in the Body Sect, you'll always be masters. No one can cast you aside."
"For now, let's set aside these thoughts. Since we've come to Slaughter City, I won't let everyone leave empty-handed. This is one of the greatest treasures in the world."
Sword Elder and Yang Wudi exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting puzzlement.
Yang Xiong chuckled: "This place is under divine suppression, akin to being in a godly domain. Here, we can study the purest killing intent, and the Asura Demon Sword—the strongest sword in existence—possesses the most formidable sword qi in the world."
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