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Yang Xiong no longer knew the full extent of his strength. After absorbing the ninth soul ring of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, he had completely mastered water-attribute energy.
Over the years, Yang Xiong had absorbed soul rings of various attributes, including metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—the five elemental attributes—as well as darkness, lightning, and Asura attributes. These energies gradually manifested in his body.
When he absorbed the soul rings of metal, wood, fire, and earth, his internal organs seemed to undergo significant enhancement.
The wood attribute corresponded to the liver, which possessed growth, upward movement, and harmonious functions—traits that aligned with the vitality of wood.
The fire attribute corresponded to the heart, which embodied warmth, rising energy, and flourishing vitality—qualities akin to the burning nature of fire.
The earth attribute corresponded to the spleen, which carried generative, supportive, and receptive functions—traits consistent with the nourishing and sustaining properties of earth.
The metal attribute corresponded to the lungs, which exhibited sternness, descending, convergence, and cleansing qualities—characteristics resembling the rigidity and homogeneity of metal.
Now, having absorbed the final pure-attribute soul ring, he had finally mastered water through the soul ring. The water attribute corresponded to the kidneys, which possessed cooling, moistening, downward-moving, and accumulation traits—qualities that resonated with water's life-nourishing nature.
With complete mastery over the five elemental energies, his internal organs underwent a profound transformation. Each organ seemed to reach its ultimate potential, and they began to resonate with one another, forming a massive cycle.
Within this cycle, the organs interacted and mutually reinforced each other, creating an endless, unbroken flow—a cycle of perpetual life and immortality.
When Yang Xiong once again condensed his Rasengan, he infused it with the five elemental energies of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Originally, the Rasengan radiated five-colored energy.
However, under the perfect harmony of the Rasengan, the five energies merged into a single entity, forming a strange crimson-gold energy. This energy was both bizarre and violent.
When this crimson-gold energy appeared, it seemed to contain unimaginable power. The surrounding space trembled, and even Yang Xiong, with his current physical prowess, felt as though his body could barely withstand the strain after mastering this force.
Especially when Yang Xiong infused his spiritual power into the crimson-gold energy, his mind instantly transformed. He felt as if he had entered an isolated space—an empty void devoid of anything.
But this space rapidly changed, and a desolate sphere appeared. The sphere gradually evolved, slowly manifesting the five elemental attributes of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
Under the influence of these elements, tiny life forms began to emerge—dust-like particles that eventually gave rise to land, oceans, plants, and soul beasts.
As these life forms multiplied, they eventually surpassed the space's capacity, leading to its decline and eventual return to nothingness.
By the time Yang Xiong regained his senses, the Rasengan in his hand had already begun to dissipate due to energy depletion.
In those fleeting moments, Yang Xiong felt as if he had witnessed the origin of life and the end of the world.
He understood clearly that the power within his Rasengan was extraordinarily terrifying. Though it lasted only a few seconds, it seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth, exceeding even the rules of the Douluo world.
In the Asura God's palace in the God Realm, the Asura God and the Sea God stared intently at the light screen, which displayed Yang Xiong's Rasengan.
Even the Asura God and the Sea God looked extremely serious, clearly stunned by the power Yang Xiong wielded.
The Sea God swallowed nervously: "Asura God, what kind of power is this? Why does it feel stronger than my Vast Sea Force?"
The usually stern Asura God actually smiled: "Sea God, it seems I underestimated Yang Xiong. I originally thought that when he achieved the perfection of the five elements, he might reach god-level strength. But now, he has surpassed even my expectations."
"This power of his is not ordinary—it is the long-sought-after Power of Creation in the God Realm. The Power of Creation surpasses even the strength of a God King and is the strongest known force."
"However, Yang Xiong is still too weak. His soul power level is too low, and his mastery of the Power of Creation is only momentary. If he truly ascends to godhood, he may become unimaginably powerful in the future."
The Sea God's expression shifted slightly: "Asura God, wouldn't this break the rules of the God Realm?"
The Asura God sneered: "Rules and order are constantly changing. The rules and order from hundreds of thousands of years ago may no longer apply today. Moreover, the God Realm has its own hidden dangers. If Yang Xiong comes to the God Realm, he might resolve these issues entirely."
"Of course, since Yang Xiong has mastered the five elements, his internal organs will gradually change. Even the faint Power of Creation will slowly enhance his body. Perhaps even without inheriting my position as the Asura God, he will ascend to godhood on his own. By then, even the rules of the God Realm may not be able to restrain him."
After speaking, the Asura God left the Asura God's palace. The emergence of the Power of Creation in the Douluo world was too impactful—it was not something he alone could handle.
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After Yang Xiong and the others finished dealing with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, they quickly returned to the ship waiting outside the Demon Whale Sea.
The corpse of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King attracted countless soul beasts, and the Demon Whale Sea would soon witness a new and bloody struggle, echoing the saying: "When a whale falls, all things flourish."
The captain breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Yang Xiong's group return. After all, Yang Xiong and his companions were individuals with black-level authority or higher on Sea God Island, revered among sea soul masters. If anything had happened to them, it would have been a grave sin for the believers of the Sea God.
The ship quickly departed from the Demon Whale Sea and headed directly toward Sea God Island.
Ning Rongrong and the others were ecstatic. This trip had been immensely fruitful, with everyone experiencing some degree of improvement. Several of them were now on the verge of becoming Title Douluo.
When Yang Xiong arrived at Sea God Island once more, he was personally greeted by Bo Saixi.
Yang Xiong and the others immediately bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Sea God Douluo!"
Bo Saixi said: "Yang Xiong, the Sea God has issued a divine decree. I am aware of your purpose here. I hope you succeed."
After speaking, Bo Saixi turned her gaze to Shui Bing'er: "Shui Bing'er, please retrieve the Sea God's Heart."
Shui Bing'er glanced at everyone before stepping forward resolutely. The Sea God's Heart, which had already fused with her body, emerged from her forehead.
At that moment, the Sea God's Heart emitted a deep azure glow. The seven holy pillars of Sea God Island also began to shine simultaneously. A beam of azure light enveloped Shui Bing'er's entire body, its color shifting from yellow to blood-red before finally transforming into the mark of a trident, which merged into her forehead.
At this moment, even Bo Saixi bowed slightly: "Greetings, inheritor of the Sea God."
The others around her also paid their respects. Clearly, from this day forward, Shui Bing'er would hold an unparalleled status on Sea God Island.
Bo Saixi continued: "Miss Shui Bing'er, you must now complete the trials of Sea God Island anew. This time, it will be the Sea God Nine Trials. No one else can assist you any further."
"No matter what, you must give it your all—for yourself and for the entire Sea God Island. Otherwise, disaster will befall the island."
Shui Bing'er's expression grew solemn: "Elder, I will do my utmost to complete the Sea God's inheritance trials. I will not disappoint your or the Sea God's expectations."
After some discussion, Bo Saixi carefully examined Yang Xiong. Though she could sense that his soul power was at Level 98, she couldn't gauge the gap between them. In terms of physical and mental strength, Yang Xiong seemed far superior to her. Especially the Asura Demon Sword in his hand—even Bo Saixi felt immense pressure from it.
Yang Xiong said: "Elder Bo Saixi, I wish to meet the Sea God. Please make the arrangements."
Bo Saixi nodded: "The Sea God has already issued a divine decree. Please follow me to the Sea God's Palace alone."
Everyone was familiar with Sea God Island. The others went to Seahorse City, while only Yang Xiong followed Bo Saixi toward Sea God Mountain.
Upon arriving at the Sea God's Palace once again, everything around them seemed to have changed. Gone was the sense of untouchable grandeur—it now felt within reach.
The towering figure of the Sea God appeared in the palace: "You've arrived!"
Yang Xiong bowed slightly: "Greetings, Sea God. My purpose in meeting you today is to seek answers to a few questions."
The Sea God nodded: "You are the inheritor of the Asura God. Speak freely."
Yang Xiong's soul power surged, and a sapphire-blue figure instantly appeared around him—it was the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, now in dragon form.
The two former enemies, once bitter rivals, now stood together in an eerie harmony. There was no hatred between them; instead, they seemed more peaceful than imagined.
The Sea God spoke first: "Deep Sea Demon Whale King, it's been tens of thousands of years. I never expected you to ultimately succeed."
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King replied: "Sea God, are you disappointed? After all, I've become a god. Though I'm dead now, I am the true Sea God in every sense."
The Sea God laughed: "Deep Sea Demon Whale King, you still don't see it clearly. While you could endlessly strengthen your physical body and achieve godhood through other means, being a god isn't so simple. The power a god wields is far more complex than you imagine."
"Moreover, after tens of thousands of years, I've grown weary of life in the God Realm. Though gods may possess infinite lifespans, after countless years, I've come to realize that the God Realm is but a vast prison. I hope you don't come to regret your choice."
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