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In the divine realm, the Asura God and the Sea God were drinking together. Both seemed far more relaxed than usual, as if they had glimpsed hope for passing on their divine seats and caught a glimpse of freedom's dawn.
The Sea God suddenly sensed something and his expression shifted slightly: "Asura, it seems there's an issue with your inheritor. I can no longer sense his presence—could he have left the Douluo Continent?"
The Asura God responded casually: "That's normal. He's entered a hidden place. Even you wouldn't be able to detect him there."
The Sea God frowned in confusion: "Aren't you worried that Yang Xiong might catch the attention of another god? Or that some unforeseen trouble might arise?"
The Asura God chuckled: "So what? Yang Xiong once said something very true: in this world, strength is everything. He seeks only to become the strongest, so he will naturally become my inheritor."
"Though there are many powerful beings in the divine realm—especially Evil, who is recognized as the strongest—Evil and Kindness are bound by mutual opposition. They lack the freedom I possess, and they don't pursue true supremacy like I do."
The Sea God looked momentarily dazed: "Asura God, are you saying you now have confidence to surpass the Evil God King?"
The Asura God shook his head: "As long as I remain in the divine realm, I cannot truly surpass Evil. That's why, over the years, I've sought to pass on my divine seat and pursue a higher state of being."
"But Yang Xiong is different from me. He is not yet bound by the divine realm's constraints, and in the future, he may even reach a higher plane. To bring unprecedented prosperity to the divine realm, he must endure even greater trials."
The Sea God sighed helplessly: "You seem to have too much time on your hands. With your strength, you could easily ensure your inheritor ascends quickly. Why create so many complications?"
The Asura God smiled: "I've already told Yang Xiong this—he lacks not strength but choice. After the last heavenly tribulation, he gained an inexplicable martial soul."
"Though Yang Xiong relied on his unique martial soul and body to transform the heavenly tribulation lightning into his second martial soul during the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's transformation into a dragon, his second martial soul cannot absorb spirit rings. This has exposed much of his strength, even drawing the covetous eyes of others. That is the true test for him."
The Sea God quickly interjected: "Could Yang Xiong's disappearance from the Douluo world be the deliberate act of another god? If he truly left the Douluo world, shouldn't you also lose all connection with him?"
The Asura God shook his head: "You forget—Yang Xiong's martial soul has evolved once again. It shares the same origin as mine, imbued with Asura divine power. Coupled with his second martial soul of heavenly tribulation lightning, he now wields part of the Douluo world's fundamental rules. Even a God King cannot sever the connection between him and me, let alone when Yang Xiong still holds my Asura Demon Sword."
With a wave of his hand, the Asura God conjured a special perspective. The view emanated from the Asura Demon Sword itself, revealing both Yang Xiong and a colossal Thunder Qilin.
The scene displayed their conversation, showing Yang Xiong's evident respect for the Thunder Qilin—even a hint of reverence.
The Sea God was puzzled: "Who is this god? Why have I never seen him before? And why does he seem so powerful, rivaling even the God Kings of the divine realm?"
The Asura God's eyes flickered: "This is intriguing. I didn't expect someone who vanished tens of thousands of years ago to reappear. Perhaps he'll bring me some surprises."
The Sea God quickly asked: "Asura God, this Thunder Qilin seems to be reduced to just a sliver of his former divine soul, yet he remains incredibly powerful. Moreover, he appears to value Yang Xiong highly. Could he be a god from the divine realm?"
The Asura God pondered for a long time, recalling events from countless years past. Finally, he sighed helplessly: "This Thunder Qilin is no ordinary being. He is the Thunder God, the true God of Order, and the former enforcer of the divine realm."
"Unfortunately, after the great battle of yore, he perished—or so we thought. Even us five Great God Kings couldn't find a trace of him. I never imagined he would be hiding within the Douluo world."
"It seems the Douluo world grows ever more fascinating. Not only is the Black Dragon King here, but now there's also a Thunder Qilin—and even million-year soul beasts have emerged. Everything seems to be slipping beyond the divine realm's control."
The Sea God remarked: "If it's truly slipped beyond your grasp, shouldn't you act swiftly? Isn't Douluo Star critically important to the divine realm? Hasn't it always been valued by you gods?"
The Asura God's eyes revealed a hint of disdain: "Douluo Star was once crucial for the divine realm's sustenance. But once Yang Xiong ascends to godhood, its importance will diminish. After all, Yang Xiong wields the power of creation—a force that will truly reveal its might only after he becomes a god. By then, creating an entirely new world might not pose a challenge."
The Sea God gazed at the Thunder Qilin, feeling a strange unease: "Asura God, why do I sense some ulterior motive behind this Thunder Qilin? Though he has revealed many secrets, he doesn't strike me as impartial or just."
The Asura God shook his head: "Whether human or god, we are all susceptible to temptation. As the enforcer of the divine realm, he faces countless dilemmas where one decision could determine the fate of an entire world. That's why I want to test Yang Xiong's judgment in handling such matters."
"As for the Thunder God, though he was the divine realm's enforcer and upheld justice in many instances, he was ultimately born among the soul beasts. He could never escape the limitations of his race. Otherwise, the war of old wouldn't have been so devastating."
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Meanwhile, in Yang Xiong's mind, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King wore an expression of awe, marveling at the Thunder Qilin's power and Yang Xiong's incredible fortune. To think that mastering the heavenly tribulation lightning would earn the favor of the Thunder God was astonishing.
Within his spiritual sea, Yang Xiong remained relatively serious. Having lived two lifetimes, he never believed in gifts falling from the sky. His life had been shaped through careful planning and relentless effort—there was no such thing as unearned opportunity. If it appeared otherwise, it likely carried hidden dangers.
The spiritual sea was unique to every soul master. Aside from when absorbing spirit rings, it was inaccessible at all other times—even to gods. Yang Xiong had once specifically inquired about this with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Even during the whale king's transformation into a dragon, unless during the moment of sacrifice, entry into Yang Xiong's spiritual sea was impossible.
"Deep Sea Demon Whale King, I find this strange. This Thunder God elder seems different somehow. I feel his summoning me here has another purpose."
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King laughed: "Yang Xiong, perhaps you're overthinking this. Our soul beast race tends to be straightforward. This Thunder God elder likely has a significant background. Meeting you specifically might mean he's interested in your second martial soul—the heavenly tribulation lightning."
Yang Xiong's expression remained grave: "That makes it even stranger. I've researched the history of soul masters in the Douluo world. While there have been lightning-type martial souls, never has anyone possessed crimson-colored heavenly tribulation lightning. There must be something else at play."
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King shook his head: "This is your unique opportunity. After all, in ten thousand years, there hasn't been a million-year soul beast sacrifice, nor has there been a martial soul as unique as yours."
Yang Xiong's thoughts turned to Huo Yuhao, who would later ascend through the sacrifice of a million-year soul beast. Though Huo Yuhao wielded an ultimate ice attribute martial soul and lacked heavenly tribulation lightning, he possessed an extraordinarily strange third martial soul.
Yang Xiong felt his heavenly tribulation lightning bore some resemblance to Huo Yuhao's third martial soul.
Without further words, Yang Xiong bowed slightly to the Thunder Qilin: "Elder, I merely stumbled into the Thunder Gorge by chance. May I ask why you summoned me here?"
The Thunder Qilin suddenly let out a thunderous roar: "Yang Xiong, you are unique. Among all beings in the Douluo world, you possess the highest fortune and are the true chosen one. Only you can determine this world's direction and decide its future."
"The soul beast race has declined, but I can tell you now—the soul beasts did not lose. Neither did the Dragon God. He simply bided his time. My battle with the Dragon God back then was for the sake of the divine realm's survival and the order of Douluo Star."
Yang Xiong looked puzzled: "Elder, how does this concern me? I am merely the inheritor of a god."
The Thunder Qilin replied: "Have you considered that humanity's rapid development has caused the soul beast race to decline? If this continues, the soul beasts will eventually go extinct, and with them, the profession of human soul masters. Even the entire planet will gradually fall into decline."
"I wish for you to preserve the final legacy of my soul beast race. I can offer you unparalleled opportunities and make you stronger than even the five Great God Kings of the divine realm."
Yang Xiong's face lit up with excitement: "Elder, I have always pursued ultimate strength. I hope you will grant me this opportunity. When the time comes, I will find a way to protect your soul beast race."
"Excellent. You are indeed the person I've awaited. You are the masterpiece I've waited tens of thousands of years for." With that, the Thunder Qilin unleashed a terrifying roar. The entire palace filled with blood-red lightning, as if heaven and earth were roaring.
Then, all the lightning converged, and the Thunder Qilin transformed into a shadow, gradually coalescing into the shape of a massive war hammer.
This hammer was entirely crimson, far larger than any Hao Tian Hammer Yang Xiong had ever seen. It was enveloped in terrifying lightning, as if capable of destroying everything in existence.
Even Yang Xiong's Asura Demon Sword trembled faintly in response, sensing the immense power of this hammer.
"This is my divine artifact of inheritance—the Thunder God's Hammer. It is one of the most powerful divine artifacts in the divine realm, representing its order and my divine seat."
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