Chapter 273: The Mighty Killing King

Sure enough, as Yang Xiong's words fell, a figure gradually emerged from the shadows.

The person was extremely tall, exuding a terrifying Killing aura, clad in a massive scarlet cloak, with two huge wings on his back, and his face was pallid with blood‑red eyes.

He was the Killing King; upon closer inspection, his face was covered with dense demonic patterns, somewhat resembling Yang Xiong when he emerged from Body Tempering in the Blood River.

The Killing King clapped his hands together and said, "Long time no see. I never imagined that the tiny Soul King back then would reach such strength so quickly; it seems you've had many opportunities these years."

Yang Xiong laughed, "No matter how I compare, I can't surpass you, Killing King. In this Killing City you truly are strong, even worthy of being everyone's ruler."

After Yang Xiong used the Killing Domain, he began to understand how the Killing King grants ordinary soul masters the ability to use soul skills, which seems similar to attaching the Killing God Domain onto a person, allowing them to use soul skills within the Killing City.

The Killing King smiled, "Killing God, you shouldn't go to the Three Treasures Hall without cause. What brings you to the Killing City to find me this time? It can't be just because that Yang Wudi wants to see me for a moment, can it?"

Yang Xiong snorted, "You're wrong; it's my senior Yang who wants to see you. He has something he wishes to ask you."

The Killing King looked at Yang Wudi with interest, "I didn't expect the Po Yi Zu to produce a Title Douluo, but a Title Douluo is just an ant before me. Why do you want to see me?"

Yang Wudi stared intently at the Killing King, his eyes full of resentment, "Killing King, I'm not looking for you, but for an old acquaintance of mine."

The Killing King laughed, "I have lived in the Killing City all these years; how could I have an old friend? Even if I did, it wouldn't be someone like you, an ant."

After speaking, the Killing King emitted bursts of blood‑red light, as if to see right through Yang Wudi.

Yang Xiong stood directly before Yang Wudi, also radiating a red glow; the two lights collided in the air, seemingly splitting the surrounding environment in two.

The Killing King's face darkened, "Interesting, Killing God. I didn't expect your Domain to have changed after these years of absence, but unfortunately your strength is too weak; you're not even a Title Douluo yet."

Yang Xiong snorted, "Whether I'm a Title Douluo or not is irrelevant; what matters is who you really are—Killing King, Tang Chen, or something else."

The Killing King instantly roared, "Killing God, you think that because your Domain has evolved you can contend with me? I could kill you as easily as crushing an ant."

Yang Xiong shook his head, "Don't get so angry. I still have two more questions: Is the Asura Demon Sword still comfortable in your hand, or have you, after staying with Tang Chen for so many years, truly begun to think of yourself as human?"

The Killing King's face twisted grotesquely, "Killing God, you shouldn't provoke me. I am the ruler of the Killing City; this is my world, and you've learned things you shouldn't know."

Yang Xiong smiled, "Then let's see who is stronger, especially whose Domain is more powerful."

After speaking, the red light around them intensified, the whole space seemed dyed blood‑red; Yang Xiong's body turned golden with a blood‑red hue, like a demon god.

As their Domains collided, three figures shot out from the doorway where Yang Xiong had first emerged, forming a 'Π' shape around the Killing King, cutting off his escape.

The Killing King was startled; he didn't expect so many elites to appear in the Killing City, especially Tang Hao, whose body also radiated blood‑red light, which enveloped the nearby Sword Douluo and Tang Xiao.

Within the red light, whether Tang Xiao, the Sword Douluo, or even Tang Hao and Yang Wudi, all displayed their martial soul and Soul Ring.

The Killing King's face twisted, "Yang Xiong, what are you trying to do? Do you think a few ants like you can take on me?"

Yang Xiong laughed, "We might not handle Tang Chen, but we can deal with a bat, and besides, you're just a bat that only knows how to Parasite."

The Killing King, enraged, rushed toward Yang Xiong at speed; even a simple strike made the entire space tremble.

But before the Killing King could reach Yang Xiong, the four surrounding people all launched attacks.

Tang Hao and Tang Xiao each grasped a massive Clear Sky Hammer and slammed it at the Killing King with all their might; the Sword Douluo wielded a Seven Killing Sword, cutting countless sword qi that seemed to split the entire Domain.

Especially, the Sword Douluo emitted a deep blue glow—his Seven Killing Domain—which, supported by Yang Xiong's Killing Domain, seemed even more ferocious and its killing aura stronger.

Yang Wudi, wielding a Soul‑Breaking Gun, swiftly attacked the other foes, including Ghost Tiger Douluo and Hei She Douluo.

The Killing King let out a cold laugh, snapped his hand back with force, emitting endless blood‑red light that stubbornly withstood the attacks from Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and the Sword Douluo.

Even though Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and the Sword Douluo are among the world's top masters, after colliding with the Killing King, that terrifying power was overwhelmingly shocking.

Even the sheer strength of the Clear Sky Hammer and the massive sword qi of the Seven Killing Sword were instantly repelled, as if illustrating a gap in power levels.

Yang Xiong remained in place, primarily using his Killing Domain to envelop everyone present while countering the Killing King's Domain with his own.

The three, with Tang Xiao, exchanged glances and swiftly attacked the Killing King again.

Initially, the three were hesitant to strike, since the Killing King's true form is Tang Chen, and a harsh attack could injure Tang Chen.

But given the current situation, the Killing King's strength exceeds everyone's expectations; without giving their all, everyone would likely die here.

In just a few minutes, the two sides fought countless rounds, and the ground of the Killing City seemed to tremble.

Even though Yang Xiong's Killing Domain can counter the Killing King's, the Killing King now possesses a Limit Douluo body, which, compared to the Level Ninety‑Seven Tang Xiao and Sword Douluo, and the Level 95 Tang Hao, overwhelmingly crushes them.

Yang Xiong had already set the plan; everyone attacked the Killing King with full force, hoping to force the Killing King to expend all his power, thereby suppressing the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang and ultimately awakening Tang Chen.

At this moment, the Killing King was extremely furious; so many dared to breach the Killing City and strike him, as if they didn't consider him at all.

Then, the Killing King roared, emitting concentric blood‑red auras; within the crimson light lay not only powerful corrosive force but also a certain special energy.

Under the influence of this energy, Tang Hao's Killing God Domain seemed completely suppressed, and even Yang Xiong's Killing Domain faced opposition; in terms of Soul Power Level, the Killing King is a Level 99 Limit Douluo, while Yang Xiong is only a Level 90 quasi‑Title Douluo.

The entire air seemed to explode; even the Sword Douluo's Seven Killing Domain and Tang Hao's Killing God Domain were, in that instant, beyond their own control.

A strand of blood seeped from Yang Xiong's mouth; it seemed the Killing King had pushed his Killing Domain to the extreme.

The Killing King cackled, "Yang Xiong, Tang Hao, you both have Killing God Domains, and Yang Xiong even has a Killing Domain, but my Killing Domain is far stronger, especially here in the Killing City where the Killing Domain is the most domineering in the world. How can you hope to stop me?"

Even now, despite being besieged by the three, the Killing King moved with ease, even pushing back against them.

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Yang Xiong gritted his teeth as his Seventh Spirit Ring flashed.

A blood‑red silhouette enveloped Yang Xiong's body; his previously golden form instantly became covered with demonic patterns, also emitting bursts of blood‑red halos.

The blood‑red halos from Yang Xiong and the Killing King collided in space, and the Killing King now seemed suppressed by Yang Xiong's Domain.

Yang Xiong now employed the Seventh Soul Skill Asura True Body; under this Asura True Body, he could push his Killing Domain to the limit and wield a special energy that seemed to originate not only from himself but also from the core of his evolved Asura martial soul.

The Killing King was shocked; he hadn't expected his Killing Domain to be countered within the Killing City, especially by someone who hasn't even reached Title Douluo.

Seeing the Killing King's Domain suppressed by Yang Xiong, the Sword Douluo, Tang Hao, and Tang Xiao intensified their attacks; despite the Killing King's might, facing assaults from three directions began to make him look comparatively weaker.

The Killing King let out a cold snort; the wings behind him turned blade‑like, swiftly deflecting everyone's attacks, while his hands brimmed with endless power.

Yang Xiong gritted his teeth and charged forward, joining the Sword Douluo and the other two to assault the Killing King.

The Killing King proved stronger than Yang Xiong imagined, especially since the Killing City is his home ground; he essentially displayed Limit Douluo‑level combat power.

The Killing King's physical condition was terrifying; even a single strike from Yang Xiong felt like hitting an incredibly hard stone, impossible for Yang Xiong's strength to move.

Both sides seemed to grow stronger as the battle continued; both Tang Hao and Tang Xiao displayed extremely formidable combat abilities.

Yet the Killing King remained unafraid, possessing a true Limit Douluo‑level physique, its strength terrifying.

It should be noted that up to now, everyone has used their martial soul and soul skills, but the Killing King never displayed a martial soul or Soul Ring, relying solely on his pure body to contend with Yang Xiong and the others.

(End of chapter)