After the massive spotted tiger stepped out of the cage, it immediately became ferocious,truly worthy of being a millennium soul beast.
At this moment, Yang Xiong was far more tense than ever before. Although he rarely used soul skills in the past, now his soul power was completely suppressed, and he couldn't use his self-created soul techniques at all. He was no different from an ordinary person.
With the physical strength of a Soul Sect, it was simply impossible to defeat the spotted tiger without any soul power.
But as the tiger charged straight at him, its huge claws looked as though they could rip the air apart.
Yang Xiong clearly understood the danger he was in. Determined, he ran straight toward the tiger.
Just as the man and beast were about to collide, Yang Xiong twisted his body, narrowly dodging the tiger's attack, and smashed his fist into the tiger's arm.
However, in his current state,with only brute strength and no soul power,Yang Xiong couldn't cause any serious damage to the beast.
The spotted tiger let out an enraged roar and lunged at Yang Xiong's throat with its bloody maw wide open.
Startled, Yang Xiong reached out with both hands like claws, grabbing at the tiger's neck.
But the tiger was extremely fast and powerful,far beyond what Yang Xiong could match right now.
In just a few minutes, Yang Xiong had already taken several blows from the tiger's massive paws. Deep, terrifying claw marks covered his body.
Despite his injuries, Yang Xiong became more ferocious, fighting like a gladiator, completely ignoring the pain.
After more than an hour of brutal combat, Yang Xiong finally brought the beast down. But he himself was in a wretched state.
His clothes were shredded, making him look like a beggar. Blood dripped from his lips, his body covered in claw marks, and who knows how many bones were broken.
This fight was more brutal than anything he had ever experienced. Never in his life had he been this badly injured.
The spotted tiger was in even worse shape. It had taken countless punches, had claw marks all over its body, and even a terrifying bite wound on its neck.
Yes, a bite wound. In a life-or-death moment, Yang Xiong had resorted to using his teeth to survive.
At the most critical point of the battle, Yang Xiong bit through the tiger's throat with all his strength to win.
Only then did Sword Douluo approach. With two light taps on Yang Xiong's body, his suppressed soul power and martial spirit were restored.
With his martial spirit and soul power back, Yang Xiong's body began healing at an astonishing rate. His wounds closed rapidly.
Sword Douluo commented, "Your body is quite interesting. It has likely surpassed the physical level of an average Soul King. You defeated the spotted tiger not with soul power, but with a body even stronger and more responsive than the tiger's."
Yang Xiong gave a slight bow. "Please guide me, Teacher."
Sword Douluo asked, "Do you know why you were able to defeat the spotted tiger?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment. "Maybe because I had a stronger will to survive and better combat skills."
Sword Douluo nodded. "That's true. I had you fight the tiger not to test your combat ability, but to make you understand _why_ you fight,to help you experience the most primal form of battle."
Just as Yang Xiong was puzzled, Sword Douluo released a terrifying killing intent. Yang Xiong felt like he was plunged into an abyss, his soul trembling.
At that moment, Sword Douluo no longer seemed human, but like an unsheathed sword that could kill with sheer presence.
Faced with such overwhelming pressure, Yang Xiong collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, drenched in sweat.
Sword Douluo continued, "To truly grow stronger, you must understand the gap between you and your enemies. You must fight with your most primal instinct to survive. Only then can you develop killing intent."
"From now on, I won't teach you any combat techniques. Based on what I saw, you're not lacking in that area. What you _do_ lack is the will to go all out."
"You'll fight soul beasts every day. Today's spotted tiger was just a warm-up. Tomorrow, you might face multi-headed beasts, rare species, or even ten-thousand-year soul beasts."
"As my disciple, I expect you to survive. If you fall so easily, I'll consider you unworthy of being my student."
Yang Xiong swallowed hard. These top-tier Titled Douluo really did have their own way of doing things. Sword Douluo, after all, was considered the strongest attack-type Douluo in the world.
Yang Xiong quickly responded, "Thank you, Master. I will train diligently."
Sword Douluo nodded. "Your talent is quite good. But remember, anyone who reaches the level of Titled Douluo has exceptional gifts and unique paths. No one gets there through ordinary cultivation. Your journey has only just begun."
Yang Xiong bowed again. "Thank you for your guidance."
Only then did Sword Douluo leave.
In the days that followed, Sword Douluo arranged for daily battles with various soul beasts, usually with Yang Xiong's soul power suppressed. Every session pushed him to the brink of death.
But through repeated battles, Yang Xiong began to understand Sword Douluo's training method: only by fighting soul beasts with primal instinct could one truly sharpen the will to survive and fight forward without hesitation. No calculations,just body and will.
This training resembled the legendary "Killing Fields," a method with a similar philosophy.
Yang Xiong trained with both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. Bone Douluo put him through brutal physical torture; his body suffered daily. Sword Douluo's training was even harsher,often a life-and-death struggle.
Over ten days later, the three single-attribute clans finally relocated from the Star Luo Empire to Cloud Mist Mountain.
Together, the clans brought nearly a thousand soul masters, plus non-soul master family members. After all, not everyone can awaken a martial spirit.
Ning Fengzhi had everything prepared. Cloud Mist Mountain now had numerous buildings and cultivation facilities,enough to support several thousand people. Much of it was built overnight.
Under Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo's leadership, Yang Xiong helped welcome Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He. Clearly, Ning Fengzhi valued the clans deeply. He confirmed cooperation terms on the spot and assigned key staff to ensure their satisfaction.
Once everything was settled, only Yang Xiong, Lin Gong, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He remained. These were the core members of the future Body Sect.
The three elders seemed quite pleased with the arrangements. For now, the clans had a stable home.
Yang Wudi asked curiously, "Sect Master, according to the plan, we'll stay around Cloud Mist Mountain and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's region. Are there no other arrangements?"
Yang Xiong replied seriously, "Elders, I've discussed with Sect Master Ning. For the next few years, everyone must remain low-key. Whether soul masters or elders, all must train hard and grow stronger."
"I estimate that in five to ten years, there will be major upheaval across the world. That's when our Body Sect will emerge."
"We've already built the necessary training facilities here. Teacher Lin Gong will also remain at Cloud Mist Mountain to teach training methods."
These methods mainly involved physical conditioning,training with wooden stakes, weighted exercises, and so on. They seemed simple but were effective.
Yang Xiong's plan was to gradually establish a complete training system within Cloud Mist Mountain, largely inspired by martial arts principles. It would greatly benefit the three single-attribute clans.
Without hesitation, Yang Xiong handed two jade boxes to Niu Gao and Bai He.
Niu Gao received a ten-thousand-year Earth Tuckahoe,a top-tier herb suited to his powerful defense and strong physique. Though not an immortal herb, it was still extremely rare.
Bai He received a ten-thousand-year Heavenly Immortal Flower, equally rare and perfectly matched to his attributes.
The two elders were overjoyed and repeatedly thanked Yang Xiong.
But Yang Xiong remained serious. "Elders, these cultivation resources and rare herbs are reserved for Body Sect elders only. I hope you remember your promise."
"Joining the Body Sect is our honor. I hope you see it as your home. But betrayal means death. Don't disappoint me."
At this point, the sect was officially established, and everyone had moved to the Heaven Dou Empire. There was no turning back. If anyone betrayed them, not only would the herbs be reclaimed, but worse would follow.
Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He stood up and bowed. "Sect Master, we will never let you down. We will never betray the Body Sect or you."
Only then did Yang Xiong nod with satisfaction. "Thank you, Elders. Remember today's words."
"And remember this as well: Cloud Mist Mountain marks the first step in the Body Sect's rise. One day, our sect will make the world tremble."
Everyone was filled with passionate determination. As soul masters, who wouldn't dream of standing at the peak of the soul master world?
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