Chapter 309: Qian Renxue
Yang Xiong looked at the two soul cores on his body and finally let out a sigh of relief.
With the formation of the Yin-Yang Balance Dual Soul Cores, Yang Xiong felt his strength increase once more. His soul power had already reached the peak of level 98.
Moreover, with both soul cores operating simultaneously, his soul power could recover at an incredible rate, and even his physical condition had improved to some extent.
The Yin-Yang Balance Dual Soul Core was one of the strongest soul cores in the world, with countless unique benefits. Not only did it drastically improve his cultivation speed and recovery ability, but the two soul cores could continuously nourish his body, making it even stronger. Additionally, his soul power could be significantly compressed, allowing for longer combat durations.
Feng Xiaotian and Yang Wei, seeing that Yang Xiong had finally succeeded, both let out a sigh of relief.
Yang Xiong had looked like his body was about to collapse earlier, but now that the process was complete, they felt incredibly small in front of him, as though they were ordinary people standing before a god.
At this moment, Yang Xiong observed his situation and also relaxed.
With his current soul power, he could sense the changes in the world around him.
Especially in the direction of Spirit Hall City, there seemed to be a terrifying power being cultivated there. If this power fully manifested, it would likely coincide with Qian Renxue's ascension to the Angel God.
Yang Xiong had no time to waste now. If Qian Renxue truly became a god ahead of time, and if he was unable to fight at his full strength, everything would come to an end—there would be no hope of resistance for either himself or the Body Sect.
Now, with his confidence boosted by the formation of his dual soul cores, the power of his weapon, the Shura Demon Sword, and his relentless body training, Yang Xiong's physical strength was already comparable to that of a god.
Even if Qian Renxue achieved Angel Godhood, he would not be afraid.
In fact, the reason for his visit to Sea God Island was not only to have the Deep Sea Magic Whale King meet with the Sea God, but also to inquire about the Angel God from the Sea God.
Normally, gods like the Sea God and Angel God, who attained godhood through faith, would pass on their divine position only when they grew weary of the divine realm and wished to reach a higher level. For them to do so, they could not be bound by the divine position.
However, in the original story, the god inheritors seemed to act in completely opposite ways.
The Sea God had gone to great lengths to ensure Tang San inherited the divine position, even descending multiple times himself. Otherwise, with Tang San's situation at the time, he would have long been killed by Bibi Dong or Qian Renxue.
In contrast, the Angel God had not intervened at all, allowing the Asura God to tamper with the Angel God's divine trial. This seemed abnormal.
It was known that, in terms of the power of faith, the Angel God was stronger than the Sea God. Though the Sea God was the deity of the ocean, with fewer soul masters following him, the Angel God's Spirit Hall was the most powerful organization on the continent, with countless believers, not only soul masters but also ordinary civilians.
As for the Shura God and the Asura God, it seemed that their main focus was on passing down the divine position without giving much aid to their inheritors. The Shura God had even helped Tang San twice. Without that help, Tang San might not have been able to defeat the Deep Sea Magic Whale King.
After speaking with the Sea God, Yang Xiong confirmed that the Angel God had actually already perished. The continued inheritance of the Angel God was due to a contingency left behind before the Angel God ascended to the divine realm. This was to preserve the Angel God's bloodline.
However, the Sea God had also emphasized that no matter what happened, they should not completely exterminate the Angel God's lineage.
Although the Angel God had perished, the Angel God was the nemesis of all evil, and maintaining balance in the world was still of some importance. Especially with the growth of evil energy, the negative energy on Douluo Star would grow stronger, and the Angel God could purify all.
Yang Xiong seemed to understand the Sea God's meaning. The Angel God and Shura God were natural opposites. Moreover, since the Angel God was the counterpart to the Evil God King, leaving the Angel God's bloodline might have been a decision made by the five great God Kings of the divine realm.
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In Spirit Hall City, Qian Renxue finally broke through to level 99, reaching the same soul power level as her grandfather.
Qian Daoliu looked at her with a satisfied expression. "Xiaoxue, you've finally succeeded. You've completed eight of the nine trials of the Angel God. Now, you're at your final trial, and this is the last hope of our Angel Clan."
Though Qian Renxue had reached level 99, her expression remained stern and even somewhat fierce.
"Grandfather, even though I've reached level 99, I still feel like I don't have an overwhelming advantage over Yang Xiong."
Qian Daoliu sighed. "Xiaoxue, you're thinking too much. Your heart is in turmoil."
"To become a god, besides having an unshakable will, you also need the courage to overcome everything."
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth. "Grandfather, I can't accept it. In terms of both talent and strength, I should be the strongest in the entire Douluo World, yet I've lost to Yang Xiong again and again. This is a disgrace to me as the inheritor of the Angel God."
Qian Daoliu said, "Xiaoxue, you must have sensed the changes in the sea recently. There should have been a god-level power that appeared, but that aura quickly disappeared. It should have perished or left."
"As far as I know, the seven people related to Yang Xiong have already left Jialing Pass. Yang Xiong and his group should have gone out to sea. If I'm not mistaken, Yang Xiong is probably going to obtain his final, ninth soul ring."
"There are beings in this world that exceed the power of ten-thousand-year soul beasts, just like when Tang Chen and I went to Sea God Island and heard about a powerful soul beast in the sea called the Deep Sea Magic Whale King. Its age and strength far surpassed other ten-thousand-year soul beasts."
"Yang Xiong has already been a Title Douluo for quite some time, and he has been trying every way to improve his physical strength. He likely wants to make the Deep Sea Magic Whale King his ninth soul ring."
Qian Renxue's face showed a trace of bitterness. "Grandfather, I understand now. Although I've reached level 99, Yang Xiong should also have reached Title Douluo level, and I fear I can no longer defeat him."
Qian Daoliu shook his head. "Xiaoxue, why worry about temporary victory or defeat? You are only one step away from becoming the Angel God. Once you become a god, you will be the true strongest in the Douluo World, surpassing both me and Bibi Dong. At that point, everything in this world will be in your grasp."
"Even if Yang Xiong is strong, with his Title Douluo strength, he will never be able to challenge a god. Once you become a god, you will be able to truly defeat him."
Qian Renxue hesitated for a moment. "Grandfather, I want to defeat Yang Xiong honorably. I don't want to rely on the difference in soul power to fight him. I know I can become stronger."
Qian Daoliu sighed. "Xiaoxue, now it's no longer just about whether you become a god, but whether the Spirit Hall Empire is in extreme danger. Both Jialing Pass and Tianmen Pass are under fierce attack from the two great empires, with massive casualties on both sides."
"A few days ago, Bibi Dong was attacked by Tang San and Sword Douluo. Although you and Bibi Dong have different beliefs, you are family. If the front lines truly encounter trouble, both you and I will be branded as traitors to the Spirit Hall Empire, and our Angel Clan will face the greatest disaster in history."
Qian Renxue quickly spoke up. "Grandfather, don't worry. You are the true strongest of the Spirit Hall Empire. As long as you go to Jialing Pass, the Heaven Dou Empire will be no match for you."
Qian Daoliu showed a trace of bitterness. "Xiaoxue, I'm already old. I no longer have the will to fight for victory. Besides, I met Yang Xiong recently. With his Shura Demon Sword, I cannot guarantee victory over him."
"Furthermore, although the Body Sect has participated in the battle, Yang Xiong hasn't appeared on the battlefield yet. Once Yang Xiong joins the fight, Jialing Pass will truly be in trouble."
Qian Renxue didn't hesitate any longer. "Grandfather, please help me arrange for the ninth trial. I must become the new Angel God. The light of my Angel Clan will shine across the world."
Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction.
Qian Daoliu faced the statue of the Angel God, and his soul power began to merge with it. The once sacred angel transformed, gradually melting and turning into a golden space. Inside this space was a huge torso soul bone.
This was the final soul bone of the Angel God's armor. Legend had it that only the inheritor of the Angel God could absorb it, and it could only be absorbed when reaching level 100 and becoming a god.
Now, Qian Renxue had absorbed five soul bones from the Angel God's armor, but this final torso soul bone could only be absorbed when she was ready to accept the inheritance.
At that moment, golden light enveloped Qian Renxue's body, and she seemed to be restrained by it.
The torso soul bone of the Angel God quickly approached Qian Renxue, gradually merging with her torso.
Simultaneously, the Angel God's inheritance trial officially began, marking the true start of Qian Renxue's ninth trial.
But just then, Qian Daoliu summoned his martial soul and soul rings. His powerful Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and entire body began to melt, transforming into a golden light that merged with the golden light surrounding Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue was shocked. "Grandfather, don't! I don't want you to die. Even if I can't become a god, I don't want you to die."
Qian Daoliu smiled. "Xiaoxue, I've spent my life pursuing godhood, but unfortunately, I had no hope. But now, to help you become a god is the greatest wish of my life."
Tears streamed down Qian Renxue's face. "Grandfather, you are my last relative. Without your protection, where will I go in the future?"
Qian Daoliu's melting body seemed to stretch out a golden arm, gently touching Qian Renxue's face, his eyes filled with love and longing.
"Xiaoxue, you will be the greatest pride of the Angel Clan. You will be the most glorious moment in our Angel Clan's history."
"Tang Chen, even if I cannot defeat you, my granddaughter will eventually win. The Angel Clan will have its first god."
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