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Even now, Tang San's aura was several times stronger than it had been at the start. After absorbing Bibi Dong's divine power and taking control of the entire Godslayer Formation, he no longer seemed like someone who had just broken through to the hundredth level. His oppressive presence had grown even more formidable.
However, Tang San could clearly sense the change in Yang Xiong. After such a prolonged battle, Yang Xiong's injuries had miraculously healed in an instant. This ability was comparable to the Undying Body of Bibi Dong's Death Spider Emperor.
This meant that Yang Xiong had not used his full strength from the very beginning—not even when fighting against three opponents simultaneously. He had deliberately held back.
Moreover, Yang Xiong possessed such an extraordinary ability. Despite suffering severe injuries from consecutive attacks by three gods, he had recovered to his peak condition in an instant. It was almost unimaginable.
Tang San's face was filled with astonishment: "Yang Xiong, did you anticipate that I would come after you?"
Yang Xiong sneered: "It wasn't specifically because of you. No matter the situation, I always hold back a portion of my strength. I never reveal my true capabilities to anyone. I didn't expect you to harbor such resentment toward me. It seems we'll have an unexpected surprise today—though it's rather regrettable."
Tang San replied: "So, you weren't using your full strength from the beginning. But even so, you're still just a Level 99 Limit Douluo. Your soul power is ultimately limited. You can't compare to a God. Only after ascending to godhood can one truly understand the gap between Level 99 and divinity."
Yang Xiong chuckled: "Tang San, originally, considering our alliance with the Hao Tian Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, as well as our past as classmates, I didn't plan to attack you. Unfortunately, you've thought too much and let your ambition grow too large. You dared to attack me, which means I must have underestimated you."
Tang San burst into laughter: "Very well, Yang Xiong. I've always wanted to fight you seriously. Today, I'll see how a Limit Douluo truly stands against a genuine god."
With that, Tang San's body erupted with boundless energy. In his right hand, he gripped the Rakshasa Demon Scythe, while his left hand held the Hao Tian Hammer. His soul rings appeared around him.
When Yang Xiong saw the last two soul rings on Tang San, a flicker of surprise crossed his lips: "Interesting. Those last two soul rings on your Hao Tian Hammer must have come from the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python. It seems I underestimated your ruthlessness. To grow stronger, you'll stop at nothing."
Tang San, feeling exposed, roared furiously: "Don't slander me, Yang Xiong! Da Ming and Er Ming were attacked by Bibi Dong and sacrificed themselves to me in their final moments. That's why I must kill Bibi Dong to avenge them!"
Yang Xiong was deeply shaken by these words. Logically speaking, given the current circumstances, how could Bibi Dong possibly gather forces to hunt down the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python? How could the events from the original story, where Tang San benefited from their sacrifices, occur? Yet Tang San's two soul rings clearly came from sacrifices. The process likely wasn't as simple as it seemed.
Especially since Tang San cherished Xiao Wu deeply. In theory, he shouldn't have harmed Xiao Wu's two relatives. This contradiction was perplexing.
However, looking at the black aura surrounding Tang San, it was clear he had already inherited the Rakshasa God's legacy. And the Rakshasa God was, after all, a madman. If Tang San had become the same, anything was possible.
"Since you dare to attack me, there will be no end to this battle until one of us dies. Perhaps it's time for me to show you my true strength and make you understand the difference between us."
As Yang Xiong spoke, his body radiated a blood-red aura that filled the entire sky. Everyone present seemed to be enveloped in this crimson energy.
Tang San's expression shifted slightly as his body emitted an endless stream of black energy, brimming with slaughter and evil—it was Tang San's Rakshasa Domain.
The Asura Domain and the Rakshasa Domain collided in the air, causing the sky itself to seem on the verge of collapse. Tang San was indeed immensely powerful now, especially after absorbing Bibi Dong's energy and mastering the Godslayer Formation. His aura far surpassed Qian Renxue's.
Yang Xiong swung his sword, releasing a blood-red sword qi that surged skyward. The sword qi carried an overwhelming killing intent, slicing through Tang San's Rakshasa Domain.
Tang San didn't hesitate. He gripped the Rakshasa Demon Scythe with both hands and unleashed a full-force strike. However, Yang Xiong's sword qi was extraordinarily sharp. Even with a divine artifact, Tang San struggled to withstand it.
Yang Xiong transformed into a streak of blood-red light, swiftly charging toward Tang San.
Tang San struck with his left hand, wielding the Hao Tian Hammer to smash down on Yang Xiong. The collision between the Hao Tian Hammer and the Asura Demon Sword unleashed a terrifying force.
Yang Xiong was still a demigod, while Tang San had already ascended to godhood. Yet, in terms of raw power, there wasn't a significant gap between them.
Tang San's Hao Tian Hammer boasted exceptional soul rings. Originally, he had nine top-tier rings, and now he had gained a tenth. The weight of the Hao Tian Hammer alone reached tens of thousands of pounds, not to mention Tang San's various soul skills.
The two exchanged blows rapidly, their attacks clashing with immense force. Both Tang San and Yang Xiong had reached the pinnacle of soul master strength. Especially Tang San's Hao Tian Hammer, in terms of sheer power, far surpassed Qian Renxue's abilities.
Yang Xiong grew fiercer with each exchange. Tang San's strength exceeded his expectations, particularly in terms of raw power. Though Yang Xiong's martial soul had evolved multiple times and reached the pinnacle of strength, Tang San's potential might have reached a similar zenith.
Suddenly, Tang San activated his seventh soul skill. His dark Hao Tian Hammer grew immensely large, brimming with infinite power. Tang San himself resembled a giant—it was the True Form of his Hao Tian Hammer martial soul.
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate either. He activated his seventh soul skill: Asura True Body. His body instantly expanded to nearly three meters tall, and a blood-red figure emerged behind him, towering like a giant between heaven and earth.
As Tang San's Hao Tian Hammer smashed down with full force, the blood-red figure behind Yang Xiong wielded a hundred-meter-long sword, blocking the hammer's attack.
Yang Xiong sneered: "Tang San, after going through so much trouble to become the Rakshasa God, if this is all the strength you possess, you've thoroughly disappointed me."
Using his martial soul's true form, Yang Xiong swung his blood-red sword with tremendous force. A crimson light shot skyward, as if it would pierce through the heavens. This was the third technique of the Asura Sword Art: Asura Piercing Sun.
Even Tang San recognized the overwhelming power of this move. His left arm and torso suddenly pulsed with soul energy, and two powers surged forth from his body.
These were Tang San's two soul bone skills, unleashed simultaneously. From his left arm emerged a deep azure glow, resembling a blue dragon, slowing the surrounding space.
From his torso came an earth-yellow glow, carrying immense destructive power. The environment around him seemed to compress under extreme gravity.
These were Tang San's newly acquired hundred-thousand-year soul bone skills: the Sky Azure Slowing Divine Claw from the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Gravity Control from the Titan Giant Ape's soul bone.
However, Yang Xiong's Asura Piercing Sun was extraordinarily powerful, even surpassing Tang San's expectations. After all, this was a divine technique passed down from the Asura God.
Tang San unleashed his two hundred-thousand-year soul bone skills with everything he had. The Titan Giant Ape's soul bone provided unparalleled defensive capabilities, able to withstand enemy soul techniques head-on. Meanwhile, the Sky Azure Bull Python's soul bone created a Slow Domain with incredibly strong control effects.
Yang Xiong's crimson light surged skyward. Tang San countered with his torso soul bone skill, resisting the crimson energy directly, while his Sky Azure Slowing Divine Claw wrapped around Yang Xiong's Asura Piercing Sun like a coiled dragon.
After this exchange, Yang Xiong remained completely unmoved, but Tang San was pushed back several dozen meters. His once-dominant aura diminished slightly, indicating that even after using two hundred-thousand-year soul skills, he had sustained some injury.
Both Yang Xiong and Tang San's fighting spirits burned brighter. Their eyes glowed red as they launched relentless attacks at each other.
Yang Xiong felt increasingly invigorated. The battle grew more intense, savage, and brutal.
At this moment, Tang San was the strongest opponent Yang Xiong had ever faced—stronger even than Qian Renxue had been before. This ignited Yang Xiong's desire to fight.
In a sense, Tang San's strength was unprecedented on the continent of Douluo. His dual martial souls complemented each other perfectly, and the weight of his Hao Tian Hammer was terrifying. Not to mention, he also wielded the divine artifact, the Rakshasa Demon Scythe.
At this moment, Tang San suddenly waved his hand. The Rakshasa Demon Scythe shot toward Yang Xiong at incredible speed, merging with the Rakshasa Domain and slashing rapidly at him.
Yang Xiong swung his Asura Demon Sword, striking against the Rakshasa Demon Scythe. The scythe was knocked back, but it quickly adjusted its trajectory under Tang San's control, attacking Yang Xiong from an extremely tricky angle.
Yang Xiong showed no fear, parrying with his sword. In an instant, the Rakshasa Demon Scythe attacked countless times from countless angles, each strike incredibly powerful, with a compounding effect.
Tang San suddenly roared: "Yang Xiong, today is your death! Take this blow!"
Yang Xiong immediately understood. Tang San was remotely controlling the Rakshasa Demon Scythe with his mental energy, employing the random hammer technique of the Hao Tian Sect. Under the enhancement of a divine artifact, its power was maximized.
The Rakshasa Demon Scythe moved with blinding speed, attacking eighty times consecutively. In its final form, it resembled a black dragon, posing an immense threat even to Yang Xiong.
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