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As Yang Xiong unsheathed the Asura Demon Sword, a terrifying roar instantly reverberated through the space. Even with Yang Xiong's strength, his heart trembled momentarily.
However, this voice seemed filled with both unwillingness and rage: "Yang Xiong, what do you think you're doing? Don't you want me to pass on the divine seat to you?"
Yang Xiong sneered: "If you tell lies often enough, even you start believing them. Do you really think you can fool others into thinking they're stupid?"
The Thunder Kirin revealed a hint of frustration: "What do you mean by that? When have I ever lied to you? I truly intend to pass on the Thunder God's divine seat to you. Could it be you've misunderstood me?"
Yang Xiong couldn't help but laugh: "The divine inheritance is indeed real, and I am indeed suited for the Thunder God's divine seat. But there's one problemâit seems you don't actually intend to pass on the divine seat to me. Instead, you plan to take over my body. Am I right?"
Yang Xiong had always pursued strength on his own terms and never believed in free gifts from the heavens. Since entering the lightning pool, he had been verifying certain things.
If everything the Thunder Kirin said were trueâthat he was once the Thunder God, that he fell while resisting the Dragon God, and that he knew all about the Douluo worldâthen his words were riddled with inconsistencies.
For one, Yang Xiong wasn't the only outsider in this world. At the very least, Tang San was another anomaly. Yet the Thunder Kirin claimed to know everything about the world, which made his words seem absurd and self-contradictory.
Moreover, much of what the Thunder Kirin said about the God Realm was incorrect. These truths were deliberately obscured, rarely spreading even within the Douluo God Realm. Perhaps only the original Five Great God Kings knew the truthâSea God certainly didn't.
The Thunder Kirin spouted many half-truths, intending to mislead Yang Xiong and pit him against the gods of the God Realm. If anything went wrong, Yang Xiong would find himself without allies or support.
Furthermore, the scenes the Thunder Kirin initially showed Yang Xiong appeared realistic and powerful. What the Thunder Kirin didn't realize was that Yang Xiong had already seen the final scene in the City of Slaughter. In that vision, there was no battle between the Thunder Kirin and the Dragon God. Instead, it was the Asura God who cleaved the Dragon God in two with a single sword strikeâand even then, the Dragon God hadn't unleashed his full power.
In other words, by the final battle, the Dragon God had willingly accepted his fate. Otherwise, in his madness, he could have destroyed not only the God Realm but also the entire Douluo world.
From beginning to end, the Thunder Kirin had been lying. He wasn't as powerful or as righteous as he claimed. The Thunder Kirin undoubtedly harbored ulterior motives.
Yang Xiong couldn't help but recall how, in the original storyline, Tang San absorbed the soul rings and soul bones of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Yet when Tang San inherited the Sea God's divine seat, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King attempted to seize control of the divine position, only to be killed by the Sea God.
The Thunder Kirin before him likely had the same intentions. He was already dead, reduced to nothing more than a remnant soul. The so-called Thunder God divine seat was probably just a facade. His true goal was to possess Yang Xiong's bodyâto perform a soul transfer. Once successful, he could resurrect himself and, combined with Yang Xiong's identity as the inheritor of the Asura God, potentially become the new Asura God without anyone noticing.
After hearing Yang Xiong's words, the Thunder Kirin fell silent for a long time before finally speaking again.
"Hahaha! Never did I expect a mere human like you to understand the intentions of a god. It seems I underestimated you."
Yang Xiong snorted coldly: "I don't know how you learned about my past, but you should know my personality. If I can't control my own body, I'd rather die."
"Besides, though you claim to hail from the God Realm and possess formidable strength, your schemes are far too transparent. After all, you're a soul beastâyou don't understand the true intricacies of human manipulation and conspiracy. Perhaps this is where our levels differ."
The Thunder Kirin laughed: "For so many years, aside from the Dragon God, you're the only one who has dared to look down on me. Even the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm address me as Senior."
"Unfortunately, though your mind is sharp, your strength is far too weak. If I wanted to seize control of your body, you wouldn't stand a chance of resisting."
"Still, I'm somewhat curious. Apart from what I've said, you must have noticed other inconsistencies. Otherwise, you wouldn't have acted so decisively against me."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "Gods and mortals are fundamentally different. Especially if you originated from the soul beast race, then the massive skeleton before me is the biggest issue."
"When any soul beast diesâeven a divine beastâsoul bones are inevitably produced. Your skeleton, despite its overwhelming pressure, lacks any soul bones. This violates the logic of the Douluo world."
"If I'm correct, your soul bones are likely connected to the Thunder God's Hammer. Perhaps the hammer itself was forged from your soul bones after your fallâor maybe your soul bones have long since merged into the hammer."
The Thunder Kirin's eyes revealed a trace of surprise.
"Interesting. I didn't expect you to deduce so much. But if you already suspected me, why did you pick up the Thunder God's Hammer? If you hadn't taken it, if you had tried to contact the Asura God, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to harm you."
"But now that you've picked up the Thunder God's Hammer and are in my domain, your second martial soul has completely fused with your body. Even with the Asura Demon Sword in hand, there's no way for you to escape."
Yang Xiong sighed helplessly: "I don't understand why you're so confident. Why do you think you're stronger than the Asura God? Don't you realize that everyone strives to grow stronger? It's been so many yearsâdo you really think the Asura God is still at the same level as tens of thousands of years ago?"
The Thunder Kirin's eyes gleamed with ferocity: "So what? In my eyes, the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm are nothing but empty shells. They only reached their current heights under the protection of the Thunder God. They'll never match the Dragon God's strength or my former power."
Yang Xiong's eyes revealed a hint of disdain: "Are you living in your own delusions? The Dragon God lost long ago and even willingly admitted defeat. What hope does your soul beast race have left?"
The Thunder Kirin roared angrily: "Only the Dragon God lostâI didn't lose! Besides, the Dragon God left behind contingencies, and so did I. One day, our soul beast race will rise again!"
Yang Xiong laughed: "On what basis do you think you'll rise? The Five Great God Kings have already changed the rules of the Douluo world. Soul beasts can never ascend to godhoodâit's a fundamental limitation of this world. Your race will only grow weaker, while the gods of the God Realm will grow stronger. The gap between you will only widen. I see no hope for your kind."
The Thunder Kirin smirked: "You're just a mere mortalâhow could you possibly understand the plans of myself and the Dragon God? Though our soul beast race may have lost, and though the Five Great God Kings can alter the rules of the world, if I ascend to godhood againâespecially if I become the new Asura Godâthe rules of this world will be mine to dictate."
Yang Xiong's eyes revealed a hint of confusion: "That's what puzzles me. There's no record in soul master history of anyone possessing a martial soul of Heavenly Tribulation Lightning. If I hadn't appeared, could you have found another soul master with attributes similar to yours? Would anyone else have been able to enter this place, let alone inherit your divine seat?"
The Thunder Kirin's expression turned serious: "Anything is possible in this world. Or do you think this canyon is filled with lightning for no reason? Without me, without the Thunder Hell Prison Vine, do you think the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family would exist?"
"This Thunder Gorge is the most concentrated gathering place of lightning in the world, perfect for the development of all lightning-attribute martial souls. One day, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan will produce a true Ultimate Lightning Limit Douluo. That will be my opportunity. Isn't this why you chose this place as well?"
Yang Xiong remained silent for a moment before speaking: "I have one last question. Are you interested in my second martial soul, the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning, or my first martial soul, the Asura Body? And how do you know so much about me?"
The Thunder Kirin let out a thunderous laugh: "What's the difference? But I must thank you. Only someone with your reckless disregard for death would come here. Only your arrival gives me this opportunity."
"Besides, the temptation I offered you was immense. If you accept my inheritance, you'll become the inheritor of both the Thunder God and the Asura God. If you can unite both divine seats, even the Five Great God Kings won't be your match. You'll truly become the ruler of everything."
"So when your martial soul broke through and you entered the Thunder Gorge, I began to notice you. You were destined to have no escape."
A mocking smile appeared on Yang Xiong's lips: "Escape? Why would I need to escape?"
The Thunder Kirin replied: "You have no way out. This is my domain. Only I can bestow divine inheritance upon you. Otherwise, you'll remain trapped here forever. Even the Asura God can no longer reach you."
"I know you possess the Asura Demon Sword. Initially, the Asura God could find this place, but it's too late now. You've fully refined the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning, and your martial soul has undergone another transformation. From now on, your martial soul is no longer purely Asura. No one can help you."
"Besides, I am the master of this world. Nothing can stop me from doing what I want."
As the Thunder Kirin finished speaking, five blood-red chains suddenly materialized in the air, surrounded by crimson lightning. Before Yang Xiong could react, the chains bound his limbs tightly, while the fifth chain wrapped firmly around his torso.
"No matter how you struggle, it's useless. The ritual has begun. Accept the inheritance of the Thunder God and offer up your body obediently."
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