Chapter 259: Yang Xiong's Overwhelming Power Pierces All Seven

After everyone finished fighting for a full week and confirmed that all Seven Sacred Pillars had recovered, Yang Xiong began his own challenge.

Following the same order as before, Yang Xiong's first challenge was the Seahorse Douluo.

Although the Seahorse Douluo could wield the power of seawater, endless sword aura emanated from Yang Xiong, cleaving the water into countless shards; the sword aura even pierced the water and slammed against the Seahorse Douluo's neck.

In only a few minutes, the Seahorse Douluo was swiftly defeated, causing the Seahorse Douluo himself to grin wryly.

After defeating the Seahorse Douluo, Yang Xiong immediately went after the Sea Delusion Douluo.

The Sea Delusion Douluo's Illusory Sea Snake possesses extremely strong control ability, even capable of forming illusionary realms to dominate enemies.

But with Yang Xiong's current spiritual power, those illusionary realms are child's play; he can see through their essence at a glance.

In the end, his hands became like claws, forcibly grasping the unfathomable Illusory Sea Snake; its terrifying power, even as a Title Douluo, could not endure.

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From now on, whether it is the Sea Spear Douluo or the Sea Star Douluo, their strength is far beyond Yang Xiong's current level.

The present Yang Xiong not only possesses Limit Douluo‑level strength, but also an incredibly robust physique, and with Limit Douluo‑grade spiritual ability, even a Title Douluo can be easily defeated.

In just a few hours, Yang Xiong consecutively defeated six of the Seven Sacred Pillars, leaving only the final Sea Dragon Douluo.

Most of that time was spent traveling; the residences of each Sacred Pillar are spaced dozens of kilometers apart across seven different locations on Sea God Island.

When Yang Xiong arrived at the Sea Dragon Pillar, the Sea Dragon Douluo sat unusually solemn, appearing both to await a strong opponent and to accumulate power.

The Sea Dragon Douluo was naked above the waist, over two meters tall, his muscles as solid as granite, a massive dragon tattoo across his chest; from his aura he was clearly a battle‑hardened veteran, truly a killer forged in slaughter.

Yang Xiong gave a slight salute: "Senior Sea Dragon Douluo, I, your junior, seek your instruction."

The Sea Dragon Douluo nodded: "In just two short hours you have consecutively vanquished six Pillars, crushing them with overwhelming force; on Sea God Island, apart from the Great Supplicant, even I could not achieve this. Your strength is likely already above mine."

Yang Xiong laughed: "The Great Supplicant is the strongest beneath the Divine Sense; how could my modest power compare to the Great Supplicant?"

The Sea Dragon Douluo's expression turned serious: "You waited a full week for your friends to recover before beginning your challenge, ensuring they were at peak condition; that is not taking advantage of a weakened foe. It seems you are also a man of honor."

"I, Sea Dragon, have spent my life pursuing greater strength, the ultimate of combat, yet seeing your situation makes me realize I was a frog at the bottom of a well, unaware of the true masters and geniuses of this world."

Yang Xiong fell silent upon hearing this; he was not after fairness but wanted everyone to be convinced, so the Sixth Trial might be relatively easier, at least avoiding a duel with Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.

From the current situation, the earlier six Pillars' defeat by Ning Rongrong and others also seemed to earn their respect.

The Sea Dragon Douluo continued: "Since you entered Sea God Island, especially after you stepped onto the Stair of Sea God's Light, everyone on the island has begun to watch you. Your earlier performance amazed me; perhaps in raw strength you have already surpassed me, but for the glory of Sea God Island I will fight to the end."

Yang Xiong finally nodded: "Senior, I have always pursued the strongest; no one can block my advance."

"Senior, please teach me!"

The previously seated Sea Dragon Douluo rose instantly, a massive sea dragon materialized around him, accompanied by two yellow, two purple, and five black Soul Rings; the colossal sea dragon surged through the water, even his previously bare body sprouted scales like a true dragon.

"Title Sea Dragon Douluo, martial soul Sea Dragon, 95‑level Title Douluo, please teach me."

As the Sea Dragon martial soul appeared, the surrounding sea roiled violently, the water seeming to boil; clearly the Sea Dragon possesses extremely strong water‑control, and in martial soul quality it should not be weaker than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Yang Xiong's entire body turned golden, emitting endless killing aura, and displayed a configuration of two purple, three black, three red Soul Rings; especially when the three blood‑red Soul Rings manifested, even the Sea Dragon Douluo felt intense pressure.

The Sea Dragon Douluo, full of momentum, said: "Yang Xiong, I know you have a very strong Domain, and among the Seven Sacred Pillars of Sea God Island only I and the Sea Delusion Douluo possess Domains. Unfortunately, no matter how strong your Domain is, it is useless before me. My Domain is called Demon‑Breaking, designed to counter all Domains."

Yang Xiong curved his mouth: "Senior, I'm humbled; although Domains have certain countering effects, they also differ in strength."

As Yang Xiong's words fell, blood‑red light shot skyward; on Sea God Island battling the Seven Sacred Pillars, this was Yang Xiong's first full display of his Killing Domain.

The Sea Dragon Douluo also emitted a strange blue light; under this glow it seemed able to completely nullify an opponent's Domain.

Yet under Yang Xiong's Killing Domain, everyone felt as if standing in a sea of corpses and blood; under the endless killing aura, not only did their strength sharply decline, even their soul skills were restrained.

The blood‑red light quickly suppressed the blue light on the Sea Dragon Douluo, causing even his martial soul to tremble.

"How is this possible? You're so young, yet your Domain reaches the level of the Great Supplicant."

The Sea Dragon Douluo was unusually astonished, but at that moment he became wildly excited, his body curling like a cannonball as he charged at Yang Xiong, his hands forming massive dragon claws, brimming with inexhaustible momentum.

Yang Xiong let out a cold snort, his hands likewise like claws, forcibly grabbing at the Sea Dragon Douluo.

Their clawed hands collided; with a single strike, Yang Xiong remained perfectly still while the Sea Dragon Douluo was forced back several meters; in raw power, Yang Xiong was considerably stronger than the Sea Dragon Douluo.

Yet the Sea Dragon Douluo was extremely swift, springing back like a spring and launching another attack on Yang Xiong.

Yang Xiong moved even faster; within a few minutes the two exchanged countless rapid attacks, especially as the massive sea dragon surged, the surrounding water also assaulted Yang Xiong.

Both kept attacking each other, yet Yang Xiong sustained no injury, while the Sea Dragon Douluo, repeatedly taking Yang Xiong's blows, began to show gradual wounds.

The Sea Dragon Douluo gritted his teeth and activated his Fifth Soul Skill: Divine Dragon Shaking Armor, instantly cloaking his body in thick armor—a defensive amplification soul skill.

Immediately after, he used a Fourth Soul Skill: Sea Dragon's Fury, further amplifying his strength and defense.

Yang Xiong, unfazed, continued fighting the Sea Dragon Douluo.

After several intense minutes, their battle shook the sea surface around the Sea Dragon Pillar, as if Limit Douluo‑level forces collided, a relentless onslaught.

Even though the Sea Dragon Douluo employed two amplification soul skills, he remained at a disadvantage against Yang Xiong.

Seeing his injuries mount, the Sea Dragon Douluo's Sixth Soul Ring flared; the colossal sea dragon's eyes burst with blood‑red light, emitting a massive dragon roar that made the surrounding water tremble.

This was the Sea Dragon Douluo's Sixth Soul Skill: Hidden Dragon Howling Abyss, a tremendously powerful mental attack that can briefly daze the opponent.

Yet with Yang Xiong's current spiritual power, such a mental attack is merely an ant‑hill compared to a tree.

At that moment, the blood‑red light around Yang Xiong shifted, forming a blood‑red giant that lunged at the Sea Dragon Douluo; this was Yang Xiong combining his Domain with his spiritual power for a mental assault.

Two mental attacks collided in the air; Yang Xiong shivered slightly, while the Sea Dragon Douluo's face seemed twisted, clearly suffering mental injury.

The Sea Dragon Douluo seemed to understand the gap between them, especially the vast difference in spiritual power and even physical condition.

The Sea Dragon Douluo's Seventh Soul Ring flared, instantly transforming into a gigantic sea dragon; its power multiplied countless times, merging with the surrounding water to wield the ocean itself.

Yang Xiong emitted endless sword aura; the blood‑red sword aura coalesced into a massive blood‑colored greatsword.

Yang Xiong's Killing God Slash instantly cleaved the sea in two, even the Sea Dragon Douluo himself was struck by sword and killing aura, sending him flying dozens of meters.

The Sea Dragon Douluo wiped the fresh blood from his mouth: "Yang Xiong, you are strong; aside from the Great Supplicant, no one has ever made me feel so powerless, but as a warrior I will never concede easily."

The massive sea dragon roared toward the heavens, its original defense vanished, and the Sea Dragon Douluo's aura surged again, seemingly doubled from before; the sea around responded, forming a gigantic sea dragon that surged toward Yang Xiong.

This skill's power was enormous, far stronger than the Sea Dragon Douluo's earlier attack, like confronting the impact of the entire ocean.

Yang Xiong's soul power surged throughout his body, his golden form rapidly expanding; his skin and bones hardened instantly, and with all his might he punched a massive wave that crashed forward.

This time Yang Xiong directly used the Self-Created Spirit Skill Steel Reinforced Iron Bones and Shattering Bone Heavy Fist, basically raising his body's power to the limit.

The massive fist collided with the Sea Dragon, and Yang Xiong was directly knocked several meters away.

But the opposing Sea Dragon Title Douluo looked considerably worse; that move was his Self-Created Spirit Skill Oceanic Impact, which, without any defense, raises his own strength by two hundred percent, and is a self‑sacrificial attack skill.

However, faced with Yang Xiong's two Self-Created Spirit Skills, the Sea Dragon Title Douluo was directly knocked away, blood gushing from the corner of his mouth, and a fist imprint appeared on his once‑whiskered body, as if countless bones had been shattered by Yang Xiong.

The Sea Dragon Title Douluo forced his body to stay upright and said, "Yang Xiong, you are far stronger than I imagined; this time you have won."

Yang Xiong gave a slight bow, "Thank you, senior, for your favor."

In just two hours, Yang Xiong needed no rest and, at a terrifyingly rapid pace, consecutively defeated the Seven Sacred Pillars of Sea God Island; this speed was frightening, let alone the fact that he was challenging Title Douluo‑level masters whose martial souls are all different.

(End of Chapter)