Chapter 265: Asura God

Facing the Sea God's questions, Yang Xiong knew he had no way out; since the Sea God could bring him here, the Sea God must know everything about him.

"Sea God, I have spent my life pursuing the Hundred Level to become a god; I break my limits again and again solely to become the strongest in the world, to become the strongest god."

"Across the entire Douluo Continent, only the Sea God possesses inheritance, so I endured countless hardships to reach Sea God Island, endured countless hardships to complete your trials, hoping to make myself stronger."

The Sea God's expression changed: "Do you know what fate awaits those who lie to the Divine Sense? You already bear a trace of Asura God's divine power, yet you still come to my Sea God Island?"

Yang Xiong hurriedly replied: "Sea God, I do not understand what you mean. Though I have been to Killing City, I never obtained the Asura God inheritance, nor did the Asura God grant me the Divine Examination."

"Since no one has given me inheritance, what is wrong with me coming to Sea God Island? With my effort, my strength, my talent, can I not inherit the Sea God's Divine Position?"

The Sea God said: "Besides pursuing the Hundred Level to become a god, do you have any other pursuits? Any other faiths?"

"The sea regards me as supreme, the land upholds the Angel God as orthodox; a god's power far surpasses mortals. Even your Limit Douluo is but an ant in a god's eyes. When you chase the true god of Hundred Level, do you not also seek higher authority?"

Yang Xiong heard this and a faint smile curved his lips: "Sea God, are you happy in the God Realm? Are you happy after becoming a god?"

The Sea God's face shifted slightly; if not for the endless, boring ten‑thousand‑year span, would he ever think of passing on his Divine Position?

"Yang Xiong, in your eyes there is only happiness and pain? Is there no sense of responsibility?"

Yang Xiong thought carefully before speaking: "What is responsibility? My family cares for me, my sect protects my growth; I repay the sect—that is my sense of responsibility."

"I have no ambition to rule the world, nor do I wish to forever dominate it. I prefer to live freely, unbound and unoppressed."

"I have already sparred with Qian Renxue, the Angel God's inheritor; I believe my talent, perseverance, determination and courage are no less than hers. Yet because she is a descendant of the Angel God, because she is the Angel God's inheritor, must I gladly submit to generations of Angel God rule?"

"Sea God, although you reside in the God Realm, you should know the situation on the continent. The Angel God's inheritor should be undergoing inheritance; in a few years the Angel God will reappear on Douluo Continent, and I wish to contest her, to prove that my hard training can make me stronger, even stronger than a god."

"That is why I came to Sea God Island: I hope to become stronger, to break the shackles of destiny with my own power."

"Moreover, the Spirit Hall is ambitious; they not only aim to rule the entire Douluo Continent but also to dominate the seas. Considering the ambitions of Bibidong and Qian Renxue, they will sooner or later strike at Sea God Island. No matter how mighty Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi is, it cannot contend with a Hundred Level powerhouse."

The Sea God heard this and a chill crossed his face: "The Angel God's inheritor is indeed undergoing inheritance; is that your purpose for coming to Sea God Island?"

Even the Sea God now seemed a bit puzzled; judging by Yang Xiong's demeanor, he didn't appear to be lying—he truly came for the Sea God inheritance—but something still felt off.

At first the Sea God intended to bestow the Sea God Nine Trials upon Yang Xiong; given his talent and strength, reaching the Hundred Level would not be difficult, and he might become immensely powerful in the future.

However, Yang Xiong already possessed a trace of Asura God's divine power, and his martial soul was already evolving toward Asura God. The previously granted Top-level Nine Trials could not be inherited, nor could they progress toward the Sea God by absorbing Soul Rings.

Yang Xiong's eyes showed unwavering resolve: "Becoming a god is my lifelong goal; no matter how arduous the road, I must become a god, I must become the strongest in the world."

The Sea God was momentarily startled, then spoke: "What do you think of Asura God? I believe Asura God would be willing to grant you inheritance."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "I do not know exactly how the Asura God is. I have been to Killing City; my martial soul even evolved toward Shura, yet I never felt the will of Asura God's inheritance."

The Sea God asked: "Yang Xiong, do you know what Shura is?"

Yang Xiong answered solemnly: "I have traversed the Hell Road of Killing City and the Blood River of Killing City. In my eyes, the Asura God proves the Dao through killing, the most just and orderly being in the world."

"Countless living beings exist; human and Soul Beast clans attack each other, and even among humans selfish desires differ, ambitions vary. Only extreme killing, only extreme power can truly create order, and the ultimate goal of Shura should be order."

Before the Sea God could continue, a blood‑red light flashed in the sky, and a blood‑red silhouette appeared inside the Sea God Temple.

The figure's eyes held no trace of any living spirit, whether looking at Yang Xiong or the Sea God, as if his thoughts were unmoving.

Moreover, the figure exuded endless killing aura, seemingly sharing the same source as Yang Xiong's Killing Domain, yet far stronger by countless folds.

Yang Xiong's heart startled; he realized the silhouette must be the Asura God, never expecting the Asura God to appear in this Sea God Temple.

Yang Xiong quickly performed a bow: "Greetings, Asura God."

The Asura God glanced at Yang Xiong, and the Sea God Temple instantly transformed; the previously boundless Vastness of Hanhai Force turned blood‑red, filling the palace with endless killing aura, chilling even Yang Xiong to the bone.

The Asura God spoke without any emotion: "Yang Xiong, you are clever to come to Sea God Island, but do you understand the disgrace to me, the Asura God, by your training here?"

Yang Xiong replied: "Asura God, I have never received any message from you, nor do I know I am your inheritor; please forgive me, great one."

The Asura God said: "Do you know that the Asura God is one of the strongest gods in the God Realm, also a God‑Realm Enforcer, and does not allow any accidents; everything must adhere to rules and order, even I am not exempt."

Yang Xiong gritted his teeth: "Master, what are rules, what are order? If rules have problems, can they not be changed? Is it because of the so‑called order that the entire Douluo Continent must suffer countless casualties? Must we abandon our own family and friends?"

The Asura God glanced at Yang Xiong; the Yang Xiong who had been holding on suddenly felt his entire body completely suppressed, even his soul seemed about to be crushed.

"How dare you, Yang Xiong, in your eyes, which is more important: becoming a god or your family and friends?"

"Know that a god can exist for ten thousand years, while your family and friends cannot become gods; you will have to watch them fall one by one, rot, and eventually become a solitary old man."

Yang Xiong's eyes showed a hint of unwillingness: "Even if my family and friends are weak, in my eyes they far surpass the myriad of the world; I would never make such a choice, I will only carve a bloody path for myself."

The Asura God, rarely showing expression, said: "Oh, Yang Xiong, then I want to ask you, the Spirit Hall slaughtering all major sects and about to unify the world—how do you view the Spirit Hall's actions?"

Yang Xiong's lips curled a faint smile: "I never thought the Spirit Hall did anything wrong; their desire to unify the world is correct, perhaps it is better for the world and all Soul Grandmasters."

"But if the Spirit Hall intends to slaughter my family and friends, I will absolutely not allow it; there is only one principle in this world: the strong are supreme."

"Since I am named Yang Xiong and stand opposite the Spirit Hall, I must contest the Spirit Hall, prove myself to the world, create a world of my ideal, a world centered on order."

The Asura God fell silent for a moment before speaking: "Yang Xiong, I, the Asura God, am one of the Three Enforcers of the God Realm; do you wish to inherit my Asura God Divine Position?"

Yang Xiong's heart leapt with joy: "Thank you, Asura God, I will definitely inherit your Divine Position, make the Asura God resound throughout the heavens and earth, and make the Asura God the strongest god in the world."

The Asura God snorted coldly: "Do you know, as the God of Killing, my inheritance is far more difficult than the Sea God Trials; if you wish to inherit my Divine Position, you must have a death‑willing resolve, even risking imminent demise."

Yang Xiong clenched his teeth: "Asura God, I fear not death, only cowardly death; to me life never ends, battle never ceases."

Upon hearing this, the Asura God pointed a distant finger at Yang Xiong, and a red light seemed to surge into Yang Xiong's body.

Before Yang Xiong could react, the red light vanished instantly, and even the Asura God himself disappeared without a trace, leaving only the Sea God seated alone.

The Sea God's eyes showed a trace of turmoil, and finally he spoke: "Yang Xiong, since you have come to my Sea God Island and passed my Sea God Island Red Extreme Trial, I hope you will not disappoint me in this final stage; if you fail, even as the Asura God's inheritor you cannot escape death."

As the Sea God finished speaking, the entire Sea God Temple trembled; Yang Xiong felt darkness and light swirl, and when he came to his senses again, he was back on Sea God Island.

At the same time, a voice echoed in Yang Xiong's mind.

"Yang Xiong, Top-level Eight Trials, Eighth Trial, seeking the Sea God Inheritor, to assist them in completing the Sea God inheritance, time limit twenty years, failure results in death."

Before Yang Xiong could react, his mind seemed about to explode; the Sea God's Heart that had merged with the Sea God Trident detached and returned to Yang Xiong's hand.

Simultaneously, the red Eight-pointed Star on his forehead vanished in an instant, turning into a blood‑red long sword.

Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er looked at Yang Xiong with extreme worry: "Xiao Xiongzi, are you okay? A blue light just appeared and you vanished; you scared us."

Yang Xiong comforted: "Rong Rong, I'm fine; perhaps that brief moment was my greatest opportunity."

After speaking, Yang Xiong gave Bo Saixi a slight bow: "Senior, the Sea God has given instructions regarding the content of the Eighth Trial; I fear I must leave Sea God Island."

Bo Saixi nodded: "I have received the Sea God's command; you all may leave Sea God Island, but you must also return quickly, otherwise I'm afraid you will truly die."

(End of chapter)