Chapter 262: The Asura God
Facing the Sea God's inquiry, Yang Xiong knew there was no way out. Since the Sea God could bring him here, it meant that the Sea God already knew everything about him.
"Lord Sea God, my lifelong pursuit has been to achieve godhood at level 100. I have continuously pushed my limits to become the strongest person in the world, to become the strongest god in the world."
"The entire Douluo Continent only has Sea God with a divine inheritance, so I have gone through countless hardships to come to Sea God Island. I have gone through all the trials you set to become stronger."
The Sea God's expression changed: "Do you know what happens when you lie to a god? You already have a trace of the Asura God's divine power, so why do you come to my Sea God Island?"
Yang Xiong quickly replied, "Lord Sea God, I do not understand what you mean. Although I have been to the City of Slaughter, I did not receive the Asura God's inheritance. The Asura God did not bestow me with any divine trials."
"If no one has given me the inheritance, then what is wrong with me coming to Sea God Island? With my effort, strength, and talent, can't I inherit the position of Sea God?"
The Sea God asked, "Aside from pursuing level 100 godhood, do you have no other aspirations? No other beliefs?"
"The sea respects me, and on land, the Angel God is the rightful god. The power of a god far exceeds that of a mortal. Even your ultimate Douluo, in the eyes of a god, is like an ant. When you pursue becoming a level 100 true god, don't you also desire greater power?"
Hearing this, Yang Xiong smiled slightly. "Lord Sea God, are you happy in the divine realm? Were you happy after becoming a god?"
The Sea God's expression slightly changed when he heard this. If it weren't for the thousands of years being too long and too boring, how would he have thought of passing on his divine position?
"Yang Xiong, do you only see happiness and pain? Don't you see any responsibility?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment before answering, "What is responsibility? My family loves me, and my sect guards my growth. I return the favor to my sect. This is my responsibility."
"I don't have ambitions to rule the world, nor do I wish to rule the world forever. I hope to live freely, not bound by anyone, not oppressed by anyone."
"I have fought against Qian Renxue, the inheritor of the Angel God's legacy. I believe my talent, will, determination, and courage are all not inferior to hers. But just because she is a descendant of the Angel God, just because she is the inheritor of the Angel God, does that mean I must accept being ruled by the Angel God for generations?"
"Lord Sea God, although you are far from the mortal world, you should know the situation on the continent. The inheritor of the Angel God is undergoing her inheritance. In a few years, the Angel God will return to the Douluo Continent, and I want to compete with her. I want to prove that my hard work can make me stronger, even stronger than the gods."
"This is the reason I came to Sea God Island. I want to become stronger and break free from the constraints of fate with my own power."
"Also, the Spirit Hall is ambitious. They don't just want to rule the Douluo Continent, they want to dominate the seas. With Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's ambitions, they will sooner or later turn their attention to Sea God Island. Even if Sea God Douluo Poseisi is powerful, she cannot fight against a level 100 god."
Hearing this, the Sea God's expression became cold. "The inheritor of the Angel God is indeed receiving the inheritance. Is that your purpose in coming to Sea God Island?"
At this moment, even the Sea God had doubts. Looking at Yang Xiong, it seemed he was not lying. He really came to Sea God Island to pursue the Sea God's inheritance, but the Sea God still felt something was amiss.
At first, the Sea God wanted to grant Yang Xiong the Sea God's Nine Trials. Given Yang Xiong's talent and strength, achieving level 100 godhood didn't seem difficult, and he might even become incredibly strong in the future.
But the problem was that Yang Xiong already had a trace of the Asura God's divine power. His martial soul was even starting to evolve toward Asura, and the originally planned top-level Nine Trials couldn't be passed on. He couldn't even develop toward the Sea God's direction by absorbing soul rings.
Yang Xiong's eyes were filled with determination. "Becoming a god is my lifelong goal. No matter how difficult the road ahead, I will become a god. I will become the strongest in this world."
The Sea God was stunned upon hearing this. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then what do you think about the Asura God? I believe the Asura God would be willing to grant you his inheritance."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "I don't know much about the Asura God. I've been to the City of Slaughter, and my martial soul has even evolved toward Asura, but I have never felt the will of the Asura God's inheritance."
The Sea God asked, "Yang Xiong, do you know what the Asura God is?"
Yang Xiong's expression became serious. "I once walked the Hell Road of the City of Slaughter. I've also been to the Blood River of the City of Slaughter. In my eyes, the Asura God proves his path with slaughter. He is the most just and orderly being in the world."
"All the creatures in the world, humans and soul beasts attacking each other, even among humans, there are selfish desires and different ambitions. Only extreme slaughter, only extreme power can truly create order. The end goal of Asura should be to establish that order."
Before the Sea God could respond, a blood-red light flashed in the sky, and a blood-red figure appeared in the Sea God Hall.
The figure had no trace of vitality in its eyes. Whether looking at Yang Xiong or the Sea God, there was no fluctuation of thought.
The figure exuded endless killing intent, seemingly coming from the same source as Yang Xiong's Killing Field, but many times more powerful.
Yang Xiong was taken aback, realizing that the figure was likely the Asura God. He hadn't expected the Asura God to appear in the Sea God Hall.
Yang Xiong immediately bowed. "I pay my respects to the Asura God."
The Asura God glanced at Yang Xiong, and in an instant, the entire Sea God Hall changed. The vast Hanhai power turned blood-red, filling the hall with overwhelming killing intent. Even Yang Xiong, with his strength, felt a chill run through him.
The Asura God spoke with no emotion: "Yang Xiong, you're quite clever. You knew to come to Sea God Island, but as an inheritor of the Asura God, you have brought shame upon me by coming here."
Yang Xiong said, "Asura God, I have never received any message from you. I didn't know I was your inheritor. Please forgive me."
The Asura God replied, "Do you know that I, the Asura God, am one of the strongest gods in the divine realm? I am also one of the enforcers of divine law. I don't allow any accidents. Everything must follow rules and order. Not even I am exempt."
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth. "Lord Asura God, what are rules and order? Can't the rules be changed when there's something wrong with them? Does the entire Douluo Continent have to suffer because of the so-called order? Do we have to sacrifice our family and friends for it?"
The Asura God looked at Yang Xiong, and Yang Xiong, who had managed to hold on until now, suddenly felt as if his body had been completely suppressed, even his soul feeling as though it might be crushed.
"Presumptuous! Yang Xiong, in your eyes, what's more important, becoming a god or your family and friends?"
"Know this, a god can live for ten thousand years, but your family and friends cannot become gods. Eventually, you will watch them all fall and decay, and they will become nothing but lonely souls."
Yang Xiong's eyes revealed a trace of unwillingness: "No matter how weak my family and friends are, to me, they are worth more than anyone else in the world. I will never make that choice. I will carve my own bloody path."
The Asura God's expression softened for a moment: "Oh, Yang Xiong, then let me ask you, how do you view the actions of the Spirit Hall, slaughtering the various sects and planning to dominate the world?"
Yang Xiong smiled slightly: "I've never thought that Spirit Hall has done anything wrong. Their goal to unite the world is correct. Perhaps this will be better for all the people and soul masters."
"But, if Spirit Hall seeks to slaughter my family and friends, I will not allow it. There is only one truth in this world: the strong are revered."
"Since I am named Yang Xiong, and I stand against Spirit Hall, I must fight them. I will prove myself to the world and create a world based on order."
The Asura God was silent for a moment before speaking: "Yang Xiong, I, Asura God, am one of the three enforcers of the divine realm. Will you inherit my position as the Asura God?"
Yang Xiong's heart leaped with joy: "Thank you, Lord Asura God! I will definitely inherit your position and make Asura's name echo throughout the world, becoming the strongest god in the world."
The Asura God snorted: "Do you know, as the God of Slaughter, my inheritance is far more difficult than Sea God's trial. If you want to inherit my position, you must have the determination to die. You may fall at any moment."
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth: "Lord Asura God, I am not afraid of death. I only fear dying in vain. To me, as long as life endures, the battle continues."
After hearing this, the Asura God raised a finger towards Yang Xiong. A red light surged into Yang Xiong's body.
Before Yang Xiong could react, the red light disappeared, and the Asura God vanished without a trace, leaving only the Sea God sitting alone.
The Sea God's eyes showed a hint of hesitation before he spoke: "Yang Xiong, since you have come to my Sea God Island and passed the Red-level trials, I hope you won't disappoint me in the final trial. If you fail, even if you are the inheritor of Asura God, you will not escape death."
With the Sea God's words, the entire Sea God Hall trembled. Yang Xiong felt a wave of dizziness, and when he regained his senses, he found himself back on Sea God Island.
At the same time, a voice rang out in his mind.
"Yang Xiong, top-level eight trials, eighth trial: find the Sea God inheritor and assist them in completing the Sea God inheritance. Time limit: 20 years. Failure means death."
Before Yang Xiong could react, he felt as though his mind was going to explode. The Sea God's heart, which had previously merged with the Sea God Trident, detached and returned to Yang Xiong's hands.
At the same time, the red eight-pointed star on his forehead suddenly disappeared and turned into a blood-red long sword.
Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er anxiously looked at Yang Xiong. "Little Bear, are you okay? Just now, a blue light appeared, and you disappeared. You scared us to death."
Yang Xiong comforted them: "Rongrong, I'm fine. Perhaps this moment was my greatest opportunity."
Afterward, Yang Xiong gave a slight bow to Poseisi: "Senior, Lord Sea God has given his instructions. As for the eighth trial, I may need to leave Sea God Island."
Poseisi nodded: "I've received Lord Sea God's orders. You can leave Sea God Island, but you must return quickly, or I fear you may truly die."
(END CHAPTER)
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