As Yang Xiong revealed his true martial soul and soul rings, a blood-red light shot into the sky—his Killing God Domain.
The Killing God Domain clashed with the Angelic Domain. The red light intertwined with the golden, as if the entire space was being isolated, with the two forces colliding relentlessly.
Qian Renxue sneered: "Your Killing God Domain is interesting, but under the holiness of the angel, all killing and evil will be exposed."
With incredible speed, Qian Renxue charged at Yang Xiong, her hands glowing with divine light. This was her first soul skill: Angelic Assault.
Yang Xiong clenched his right fist, which turned completely blood-red, and unleashed a powerful punch—it was his self-created soul skill, Bone-Crushing Punch.
Their fists collided, and the air seemed to shatter from the impact.
Yang Xiong stood firm, while Qian Renxue was forced back several steps. Clearly, in terms of raw strength, Yang Xiong far surpassed Qian Renxue.
The two moved at incredible speeds, their attacks colliding like golden and red shadows.
However, within just a minute, after enduring two of Yang Xiong's punches, Qian Renxue was sent flying dozens of meters.
Yang Xiong shook his head: "Miss Qian Renxue, you disappoint me. Your strength is far inferior to mine. In a straightforward fight, you're no match for me."
Qian Renxue sneered: "Yang Xiong, do you think this is all I'm capable of? You underestimate me too much."
Her fifth soul ring flashed, and endless flames erupted from her Six-Winged Angel. The sacred flames condensed into a golden longsword—her fifth soul skill: Sacred Sword.
With this Sacred Sword, not only was her Six-Winged Angel martial soul greatly amplified, but the sword itself exuded powerful purifying energy. Its attack power was immense, imbued with fire and light attributes, and even possessed the rare sacred attribute.
Qian Renxue swung her sword casually, releasing a golden sword qi that soared into the sky. Under its purifying influence, the Killing God Domain seemed to be suppressed.
Qian Renxue sneered: "The Six-Winged Angel represents the purest fairness and justice, the bane of all evil. Your Killing God Domain is filled with evil and slaughter, unacceptable to the world."
After blocking Qian Renxue's sword qi with his palm, Yang Xiong smirked coldly: "It's somewhat interesting. Your Six-Winged Angel truly embodies the purest light. Unfortunately, neither you nor the Spirit Hall represents true light. Instead, you've been corrupted by darkness and ambition."
Yang Xiong's fifth soul ring flashed, and a blood-red sword crackling with lightning appeared in his hand—his fifth soul skill: Crimson Blood Lightning Sword.
"Qian Renxue, your swordplay is somewhat intriguing, but in terms of true swordsmanship, you're still a novice. Allow me to show you what real swordsmanship looks like."
Yang Xiong wielded the Crimson Blood Lightning Sword and slashed through the air, releasing a crimson sword qi that collided with Qian Renxue's golden sword qi.
The two swords seemed to counteract each other. Qian Renxue's golden sword qi had terrifying purifying power, while Yang Xiong's crimson sword qi radiated an overwhelming killing intent. Not only did the two forces clash, but the killing intent began to seep into Qian Renxue's sword qi and domain.
Their exchange was evenly matched, and they transformed into blurs, rapidly closing in on each other, their swords clashing repeatedly as if trying to cleave their opponent in half.
But as the battle intensified, Yang Xiong gradually gained the upper hand in swordsmanship. His killing intent was stronger, and his combat experience far surpassed Qian Renxue's. He fought with ruthless precision.
As Yang Xiong's swordsmanship grew increasingly formidable, multiple sword qi shot out from his Crimson Blood Lightning Sword. These sword qi formed a massive character—"Kill"—in blood-red, resembling an Asura.
Even with all her might, Qian Renxue couldn't withstand Yang Xiong's Seven Kill Sword Technique. She was sent flying dozens of meters, and a terrifying sword wound appeared on her shoulder.
Qian Renxue laughed bitterly: "Yang Xiong, I underestimated you. I never expected someone without a sword martial soul to master swordsmanship to this extent, even learning Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword Technique. Your teacher didn't waste your potential."
Yang Xiong sneered: "There's always someone better. Though your talent is unmatched, you've wasted it scheming in the Tian Dou Palace instead of honing your skills."
"Your swordsmanship, though practiced, lacks rigorous training and life-or-death experiences. It's superficial and lacks true lethality."
Qian Renxue's expression darkened with anger: "Yang Xiong, you intrigue me more and more. I'll give you one last chance. If you swear allegiance to me and the Spirit Hall, I can ensure the safety of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and show you a broader world."
Yang Xiong chuckled: "That's amusing. You can't even defeat me—how can you show me a broader world? All I see is empty boasting."
Qian Renxue's face turned black: "You know nothing. The so-called top three sects and the Tian Dou Empire are insignificant to me. Only the Spirit Hall can elevate soul masters to greater heights."
Yang Xiong looked at her with disdain: "You're good at deceiving yourself. If you truly looked down on the Tian Dou Empire and the top three sects, you wouldn't have spent so much time and effort plotting against them or launching attacks on them."
Qian Renxue roared: "How dare you belittle me! Do you know how many experts the Spirit Hall has? You've only seen the tip of the iceberg!"
Yang Xiong sighed: "Are you referring to the so-called Seven Worships? Your grandfather Qian Daoliu is indeed powerful, but don't forget—even the Spirit Hall was once suppressed and intimidated by Tang Chen of the Hao Tian Sect. For years, you've avoided provoking the Hao Tian Sect out of fear of retaliation."
Qian Renxue's face darkened, and she laughed bitterly: "I'll give you one last chance. Otherwise, I'll make you experience true despair."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "Our paths differ; we cannot cooperate. If the Spirit Hall wishes to coexist peacefully, I might consider giving you a chance."
Qian Renxue sneered: "Frog in a well. Yang Xiong, your Killing God Domain was obtained through trials in Slaughter City—it's not a true innate domain. Today, I'll show you that only true innate domains, activated through a martial soul's True Body, can unleash their full power. In my eyes, you're nothing but an ant."
Qian Renxue's seventh soul ring flashed, and a colossal six-winged angelic shadow enveloped her. She radiated an overwhelmingly holy light, her power and presence skyrocketing. Her aura now rivaled that of an ordinary Title Douluo, perhaps even surpassing it.
The golden light emanating from her suppressed Yang Xiong's Killing God Domain entirely. It was as if a golden sun had appeared in the sky, rapidly purifying Yang Xiong's soul power.
Even those around them were affected. Under the angelic light, no one could hide, and their soul power was partially purified.
Yang Xiong sneered: "No wonder it's called a god-tier martial soul. Your innate domain is indeed powerful, but you still underestimate me. Who said only you possess an innate domain?"
Yang Xiong's blood-red hundred-thousand-year soul ring flashed, and a massive blood-red figure appeared behind him. His body seemed to grow incomparably strong, especially in terms of raw power, which surged dramatically.
His domain also transformed. It turned crimson, brimming with killing intent. Within its range, anyone felt their hearts tremble, and even their soul ring skills seemed partially restricted.
This was Yang Xiong's seventh soul skill: Asura True Body. Not only did his strength reach its peak, but his attack power and various attributes skyrocketed.
In terms of domains, the crimson light began to suppress Qian Renxue's golden glow. The golden light emanating from her seemed tainted by the killing intent, and even her soul power and soul skills' potency were significantly reduced.
This was despite Qian Renxue possessing the Angelic Domain and being a whole realm higher in soul power than Yang Xiong. Otherwise, Yang Xiong could have completely nullified her soul skills.
Such was the terror of the Killing Domain. If the opponent's soul power was weaker, their soul skills could be directly restricted. For those a realm or multiple realms above him, their soul skills' effectiveness would merely be diminished.
Under the Killing Domain, the enemy's mind was affected unless their domain surpassed Yang Xiong's, which could bridge the gap.
Qian Renxue's eyes widened in shock: "Impossible! Your Killing God Domain was acquired later in life—why can it evolve alongside your martial soul's True Body?"
Yang Xiong sneered: "I told you—you're a frog in a well. The past glory of the angels blinds you. Let me shatter your illusions."
Among everyone present, Tang Hao was perhaps the most astonished.
Tang Hao himself possessed a Killing God Domain, but only today did he realize that the person who had conquered Slaughter City before him taking Tang San there for training was none other than Yang Xiong.
What shocked him even more was that although both he and Yang Xiong possessed the Killing God Domain, after Yang Xiong activated his martial soul's True Body, his Killing God Domain could outright crush Tang Hao's in terms of hierarchy—an unbelievable feat.
Qian Renxue roared: "Enough! The Six-Winged Angel is the only god-tier martial soul, representing the will of heaven. You're nothing but an ant. Don't think that a bit of strength allows you to defy the heavens."
Yang Xiong pointed his Crimson Blood Lightning Sword at Qian Renxue: "Who do you think you are? You rely on a bit of talent, but there are countless talented people in this world. Only ignorant fools like you claim to represent the heavens."
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