Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Yang Xiong's Ambition

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Yang Xiong's hands emitted a strange glow as they hovered over Sword and Bone Douluo—this was the power of creation. 

The power of creation was hailed as the strongest force in history, capable of transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. 

Once the power of creation entered Sword and Bone Douluo's bodies, their severe injuries began to heal rapidly. Broken bones mended at an astonishing speed, severed meridians reconnected, and even their depleted soul power and martial souls affected by Bibi Dong started to recover. 

In just a few breaths, the once deathly pale Sword and Bone Douluo gradually regained their composure. Their soul power began to rise steadily, restoring them to a semblance of normalcy. 

Even from afar, Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Tang San watched Yang Xiong's miraculous ability with wary eyes. 

They could clearly observe that Yang Xiong had not yet reached the true Level 100—he had not truly ascended to godhood. 

However, Yang Xiong seemed to exist in a peculiar state, neither at Level 99 nor at Level 100. It was as if he had taken a giant leap between Level 99 and Level 100 but hadn't fully crossed into divinity. 

Using the power of creation, Yang Xiong healed the severely wounded Sword and Bone Douluo in mere moments. Even Sword Douluo, who had been unconscious, slowly opened his eyes as his condition improved. 

Sword and Bone Douluo exchanged glances. Sword Douluo spoke first: "Old Bones, what happened to you? You're injured just as badly as I am." 

Bone Douluo, rarely showing emotion, cracked a faint smile: "You old swordsman, you scared me earlier—I thought you were a goner. Good thing Little Xiong arrived in time." 

Sword Douluo shook his head and sighed: "We've grown old. No matter how hard I tried, no matter how much I gave it my all, I still lost to Bibi Dong. Perhaps this is the gap in soul power levels." 

Bone Douluo chuckled: "Now that's not like you, old swordsman. Your final sword strike could have defeated any ordinary Level 99 Limit Douluo. Unfortunately, Bibi Dong is no longer just a Title Douluo. Fighting her like that was bound to be disadvantageous for you." 

Sword Douluo's expression steadied: "Old Bones, who inflicted such grievous wounds on you?" 

Bone Douluo's aura began to stabilize. His wounds healed rapidly, and the black mist within them was neutralized by the five-colored glow, dissipating into nothingness. 

"It was Bibi Dong. Her presence was terrifying. If she truly becomes a god, none of us would survive. So I used my ninth soul skill to make a desperate attempt. Alas, the disparity in strength was simply too great." 

The previously silent Yang Xiong finally spoke: "Teachers, rest assured. I'm here now. Whether it's the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect or your safety, there will be no issues." 

Bone Douluo cautioned: "Little Xiong, you must be careful. Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue have already ascended to godhood. Don't forget your past reservations, and don't forget who our true enemies are." 

Yang Xiong nodded. Nearby, Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi quickly approached Sword and Bone Douluo, their worried expressions revealing their deep reliance on the two elders. Sword and Bone Douluo were the backbone of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—their loss would cripple the sect irreparably, possibly leading to its downfall. 

Ning Rongrong asked: "Little Bear, how are Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone? Will they recover from their injuries?" 

Yang Xiong smiled: "Rongrong, leave it to me. Both teachers' injuries will heal soon. Moreover, after battling Limit Douluo-level opponents, they may gain new insights, allowing them to grow even stronger in the future." 

Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi finally relaxed, and those around them rejoiced at their narrow escape from death. 

Yang Xiong glanced at the nearly recovered Sword and Bone Douluo, then swiftly left Golden Eagle Douluo's back and flew into the sky. 

At this moment, whether it was Tang San, Qian Renxue, or Bibi Dong, none of them paid attention to the battlefield anymore. All eyes were fixed on Yang Xiong. 

Yang Xiong looked at Bibi Dong: "This is quite interesting. Bibi Dong, I underestimated you. Despite lacking a God Position, you still managed to break through to the hundredth level and ascend to godhood using this unique formation." 

Bibi Dong sneered: "How could people like you understand my journey? I was once a divine inheritor, but because I wasn't ruthless or evil enough, I was abandoned by the Rakshasa God." 

"But I refused to accept failure. That's why I used this formation to ascend to godhood, reaching the pinnacle of the Douluo world through unprecedented means." 

Yang Xiong nodded: "Bibi Dong, in a way, I truly admire you. Whether it's me, Tang San, or Qian Renxue, we benefited greatly during our divine inheritances. But you received no such advantages and were even looked down upon by the gods." 

"Unfortunately, you made a mistake. You shouldn't have used the countless lives at Jialing Pass to fuel your ambition or relied on this sinister formation to ascend. Your divinity is built upon countless bones." 

Bibi Dong roared furiously: "Nonsense, Yang Xiong! Aren't empires and God Positions also built upon countless bones? If I can unify the entire Douluo world, I alone will dictate its fate. Only then will the world see true peace and an end to war." 

"Compared to you moralistic hypocrites, only the complete unification of the Douluo continent and the eradication of the two empires can truly benefit the common people." 

Yang Xiong nodded: "In a way, I agree with you. Unfortunately, your path is doomed to fail because you harmed my friends and sought to kill my teachers." 

Bibi Dong burst into maniacal laughter: "How amusing, Yang Xiong! You've never appeared on the battlefield except for your fight with Qian Renxue. Is this how you support the Tian Dou Empire?" 

Yang Xiong laughed: "I don't support anyone—whether it's the Tian Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, or even your Spirit Empire, they're all the same to me. I care not who wins or loses." 

"The reason I joined this war was merely to buy time—to give myself enough time to ascend to godhood and gain the strength to stand against you." 

Bibi Dong's expression turned icy: "So from the start, you weren't supporting the Tian Dou Empire? You don't even care about the casualties of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect or the Body Sect?" 

Yang Xiong replied: "War requires death. Only through sufficient death can people awaken to its true cruelty." 

"Whether it's the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect or the Body Sect, their rapid growth in strength has bred ambition. Even Ning Fengzhi and Lin Gong, consumed by revenge and the desire for recognition, plunged headlong into this war without hesitation." 

"Now that the war has reached this point, their hatred and anger should be mostly spent. The deaths around them will make them realize that war demands sacrifice, and ambition comes with a price—a price they cannot bear." 

Yang Xiong himself had always been reluctant to participate in this great war among the three empires. This conflict was a display of ambition on both sides. 

The Spirit Empire sought to rule the entire soul world through war. To them, the two empires were obstacles to their dominance, so they rallied all soul masters and launched the bloodiest war in ten thousand years. 

Similarly, the Tian Dou and Star Luo Empires were influenced by the Spirit Empire's rise. Over the years, they lost control of their vassal kingdoms and vast territories. After years of preparation, the two empires mobilized millions of troops to eliminate the threat of the Spirit Empire before it grew further. They wanted no new tripartite balance of power or the emergence of a massive threat like the Spirit Empire. 

Both the Body Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had grown too powerful in recent years. With nearly a dozen Title Douluo and a combined total of six thousand soul masters, their strength rivaled the peak of the Hao Tian Sect in its prime. 

This was why Yang Xiong had been reluctant to join the war, but figures like Yang Wudi and Ning Fengzhi insisted on participating. Even ordinary soul masters within the sects yearned for glory and fame. 

Now, Yang Xiong looked again at the members of the Body Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Whether it was Ning Fengzhi or Yang Wudi, they no longer exuded their former confidence but instead appeared as though they had narrowly escaped death. 

After such a devastating war, the participating members of both sects had suffered over fifty percent casualties. Even Sword and Bone Douluo had nearly perished, and the remaining Title Douluo were all wounded, their auras subdued. Clearly, Bibi Dong's overwhelming display had terrified them. Had Yang Xiong not arrived in time, everyone at Jialing Pass might have perished. 

Bibi Dong was startled by Yang Xiong's words but quickly sneered again. 

"Yang Xiong, I didn't expect you to think so deeply. How could you stand idly by while so many of your sect members died? What are you here for now? Do you intend to defeat all the experts of the Spirit Empire?" 

"Remember, we now have two gods. And your intentions differ from Tang San's. I know the true nature of the Rakshasa God better than you do." 

Yang Xiong showed disdain: "That's none of your concern. But you're right about one thing: the world needs unification, and the two empires must fall. However, in my plans, it's not just the two empires—even the Spirit Empire has no reason to exist."

"And the foundation of this plan is simple: no royal families, no noble classes, and no one to dictate terms to me." 

Bibi Dong's expression changed drastically: "Your ambition is this vast? It seems I underestimated you!"

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