Yang Xiong soared through the air on his sword, the Asura Demon Sword still embedded in the hilt beneath his feet. His entire presence exuded an overwhelming aura, the blood-red energy around him seeming to stain the very heavens.
In a flash, Yang Xiong appeared before Ning Fengzhi and Lin Gong, then waved his hand, summoning Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and the others.
Not long ago, Yang Xiong had sensed Qian Renxue ascending to godhood while still near Vast Sea City.
However, time was of the essence, so he had decided to fly straight to Jialing Pass. While he trusted Qian Renxue's character and believed she wouldn't indiscriminately kill innocents, Jialing Pass held too many of his loved ones. He couldn't risk her potentially taking drastic actions.
As for Ning Rongrong and Oscar's group, their speed was simply too slow. Yang Xiong had no choice but to place all six of them into a Soul Tool designed for storing living beings, allowing him to maximize his own speed.
Once Ning Rongrong and the others appeared, they quickly rushed to Ning Fengzhi's side upon seeing his and the Sword Douluo's conditions.
Yang Xiong addressed Ning Fengzhi, Lin Gong, and the others, "Sect Leader, Teacher Lin, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Old Goat, how are you all doing? Is there anything wrong?"
A hint of bitterness crossed Ning Fengzhi's face. "Xiong, we're fine, but you shouldn't have come back now."
As Ning Fengzhi pointed out, Yang Xiong had yet to achieve godhood, and the gap between him and true gods was immense. Recklessly returning would be akin to throwing himself against a stone wall.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong quickly summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to provide assistance to Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo.
"Dad, Grandpa Jian, Grandpa Gu, everything is under control with me and Xiao Xiong here. You won't be in any danger."
Everyone was taken aback by Ning Rongrong's confidence.
Ning Rongrong had reached level ninety-one, becoming one of only two Titled Douluos in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the only Support Titled Douluo in the world.
Especially notable was her Soul Ring configuration: two purple, six black, and one red, with a 100,000-Year Soul Ring as a Support Soul Master. This was truly unprecedented across the entire Douluo Continent.
Oscar quickly provided everyone with Super Recovery Big Sausages, alleviating their injuries.
The Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo looked at Ning Rongrong and the others, astonished. In just over a month since they had last seen each other, their Soul Power had significantly increased, indicating they had encountered some fortuitous event.
However, both the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were filled with concern. They knew Yang Xiong was powerful, but they faced a god who appeared only once every several thousand years. No human strength could withstand such a being.
The two silently gathered their strength, ready to fight to the death if necessary, at least to buy Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong a chance to escape.
Seeing their expressions, Yang Xiong smiled slightly. "Teachers, since I'm back, I'll handle things here. You can rest easy."
Though his words seemed calm, they carried a weight that was hard to refuse. The previously tense Sword and Bone Douluo suddenly felt a wave of tranquility wash over them, their impulsiveness fading.
Yang Xiong surveyed the surroundings and quickly grasped what had transpired. It appeared Qian Renxue had indeed killed Emperor Xue Ye and Tang Hao. While the others were injured, none had suffered severe wounds.
Emperor Xue Ye and Tang Hao represented Qian Renxue's deepest obsessions. After lying in wait within the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace for so many years, her plan had almost come to fruition, only to fall apart at the last moment. Emperor Xue Ye had been her greatest obstacle; otherwise, the Spirit Empire would have faced far less resistance in unifying the world.
As for Tang Hao, he was her lifelong enemy. Had it not been for him, Qian Renxue would not have lost her father and would not have grown up alone and vulnerable.
At that moment, Qian Renxue suddenly laughed. "Yang Xiong, I've waited so long for you. Don't you have anything to say?"
Yang Xiong glanced at her. "Congratulations, Qian Renxue. I didn't expect you to break through to level one hundred so quickly. It seems the Angel God is quite fond of you."
"And thank you for waiting for me so long. Otherwise, with your strength, you might have wiped out everyone here already."
Qian Renxue scoffed. "I'm not like you, a shameless person. If I want to win against you, I must do it fairly. I won't vent my anger on these innocent people."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head. "Qian Renxue, it seems you still don't understand me. Even if you killed everyone here, it wouldn't affect me at all. I would only strive to grow stronger and seek revenge on you."
"Besides, Qian Renxue, while you've become a god, has achieving godhood truly fulfilled your goals? Are all things in the world truly as you wish?"
Qian Renxue's expression darkened. "What do you mean by that? Now that I've become a god, I'm the strongest in the entire Douluo world. Even Limit Douluo are like ants in my eyes. The three Limit Douluo from back then are nothing but a joke now."
"Once I defeat you, I will personally visit Sea God Island and wash away the shame of my grandfather's defeat back then."
Yang Xiong's smile faded slightly. "Qian Renxue, you've indeed become a god, able to see a broader world. But no matter what, it cannot compensate for your regrets. Qian Daoliu has fallen, and Bibi Dong is your sworn enemy. Is this the kind of strength you sought?"
Everyone was taken aback by this revelation. They had not expected Qian Daoliu, who had dominated the Soul Master world, to have fallen, and he was also Qian Renxue's only remaining family.
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth. "Yang Xiong, you know quite a lot. But unfortunately, I have become a god. In my eyes, even you are no longer the unbeatable force you once were. Today, I will make you experience your first defeat ever."
Yang Xiong chuckled. "While gods are powerful, they are not invincible. Besides, you know very well that your father was killed by Bibi Dong, yet you cannot confront her."
"From every angle, you are now without parents, and even your only family has fallen. What meaning does this godhood hold for you?"
Qian Renxue's anger flared instantly. "Yang Xiong, you're seeking death!"
"Don't think that just because you once defeated me, you can speak so freely in front of me now. I will ensure you have no place to be buried!"
With that, Qian Renxue's Soul Power surged, and six black, three red, and one gold Soul Rings appeared around her. She radiated an incredibly sacred light, making the very heavens tremble.
Yang Xiong snorted coldly, his body shimmering with a faint golden hue. A massive blood-red figure emerged behind him, and countless demonic patterns covered his body. His Soul Rings were five black, three red, and one blue-gold.
When Yang Xiong's blue-gold Soul Ring appeared, everyone was utterly astonished. Such a ring color had never been seen in the history of Soul Masters, with only Qian Renxue's tenth ring being a platinum color.
As the two summoned their Martial Souls, everyone around them was knocked back by the force. They felt an overwhelming pressure, as if mere mortals were facing gods.
The sky was instantly split in two, one half gold and the other blood-red, as if two terrifying domains were colliding.
Qian Renxue sneered. "Yang Xiong, you do have some skills. I didn't expect you to have also obtained a divine ring. But even if you possess a Million Year Soul Ring, in the end, you are still just a mere mortal. There is an insurmountable chasm between mortals and gods."
Yang Xiong replied, "Whether there is a gap or not can only be determined through battle. You need to change your overly arrogant attitude. The gap between Soul Masters is not solely about Soul Power. You've lost so many times; haven't you learned anything?"
"It's not convenient to fight here. Let's go to our old place instead!"
In that instant, both of them exuded an intense killing intent, and their figures shot away from the scene.
After becoming a god, Qian Renxue's speed had increased several times compared to when she was at level ninety-eight.
Meanwhile, after Yang Xiong broke through to level ninety-eight, it seemed he had also overcome the gravitational pull of Douluo Star, allowing him to fly at incredible speeds.
They quickly ascended into the sky, with Qian Renxue radiating a dazzling golden light, resembling a golden sun.
Yang Xiong stood unmoving like a mountain, quietly hovering in the sky, holding the Asura Demon Sword in his hand, as if he had merged with the heavens and the earth.
The two sides were subtly opposed in the sky, seemingly surpassing the limits of this world; only they could truly sense each other's immense power.
Everyone at Jialing Pass was focused on the situation in the sky, whether it was the Soul Masters atop Jialing Pass or Ning Fengzhi and the others, even the injured Bibi Dong had made her way to the city wall.
Qian Renxue's eyes showed a hint of disdain. "Yang Xiong, do you know that my Six-Winged Angel clan is also known as the Invincible in the Sky, especially under the sun? The sky is my domain."
Yang Xiong snorted coldly. "Whether it's the sun or the heavens, as long as we are in this Douluo world, no one can defeat me, not even the gods."
The massive blood-red figure behind Yang Xiong seemed to merge with the entire world, dyeing the sky a crimson hue. Even Qian Renxue's gigantic Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul appeared to be constrained.
With a flap of her wings, Qian Renxue transformed into a streak of golden light and charged directly at Yang Xiong, compressing the entire sky around them.
Even her ordinary strike was already comparable to the power of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Skill.
But Yang Xiong clenched his right fist and unleashed a punch with equal force.
When their right hands collided for the first time, Qian Renxue, as a Level 100 powerhouse, had fully transformed her Soul Power into Divine Power. Even with Yang Xiong's formidable physique, he felt a faint pain in his right hand and was pushed back several dozen meters, while Qian Renxue remained firmly in place.
Yang Xiong's expression changed slightly as he instantly summoned all of his Soul Bones. Each Soul Bone glowed a blood-red color, quickly enveloping his entire body, resembling a thick suit of armor.
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