Chapter 275: The Asura Demon Sword in Hand

Tang Chen heard Yang Xiong's words and hurriedly asked, "Do you know Bo Saixi?"

Yang Xiong nodded: "Senior, a few months ago I just returned from Sea God Island, and I indeed know Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, but we haven't interacted much; she oversaw my assessment."

Tang Chen's face showed surprise: "You possess Hanhai Force; you must be an Inheritor of Sea God Island."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "Not so; I only occasionally obtained this Hanhai Cosmic Dome, which bears Sea God power, but I have not received the inheritance of the Sea God Nine Trials."

Tang Chen's face showed a hint of doubt: "When we sparred earlier, though my mind was foggy, I vaguely sensed you possess a Killing God Domain, and that it shares a source with my own; perhaps your martial soul and Killing God Domain are also extraordinary."

Yang Xiong glanced at Tang Chen and Tang Xiao and the third: "Three seniors, you know why I've come to Killing City; Sect Leader Tang Xiao should be aware."

Tang Chen, solemn, asked: "What do you mean? Have you discussed any terms with Xiao'er and the others?"

Yang Xiong nodded: "According to the agreement I made with seniors Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, I will do everything to aid you, and after that I need the Asura Demon Sword."

Tang Chen stared intently at Yang Xiong, especially noticing the Blood-red Longsword at his brow, and finally couldn't help but laugh.

"Interesting; I didn't expect you to be an Inheritor of the Shura Shen, and you probably came to Killing City for the Asura Demon Sword."

"But do you know that I am the former Inheritor of the Shura Shen? How could you think I'd hand over the Asura Demon Sword so easily?"

Yang Xiong smiled at the corner of his mouth: "Senior, do you think the Asura Demon Sword is still useful to you? Or are you still an Inheritor of the Shura Shen?"

Tang Chen's expression wavered upon hearing that, yet he seemed unwilling to relinquish the Asura Demon Sword.

"Kid, although you helped me, that doesn't give you a right to demand a favor; I, Tang Chen, am famed as Land Invincible, and no one can bargain with me."

"Moreover, I still have great use for this Asura Demon Sword, so I cannot give it to you for now."

Yang Xiong's face showed a hint of disdain: "Senior, excuse my jest, but do you still intend to use the Asura Demon Sword to complete the final examination? Or can your body still endure the Asura Nine Examinations?"

Tang Chen's face darkened: "Kid, don't provoke me; when I once dominated the world, your grandfather might not even have been born."

Yang Xiong ignored Tang Chen and turned his gaze to Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.

"Senior Tang Xiao, Senior Tang Hao, regarding the pact we made before coming to Killing City, do you now refuse to honor it? I risked everything for you; does the Clear Sky Sect respond to commitments like this?"

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao fell silent, unsure how to reply, especially with their grandfather present.

Tang Chen's mouth curled with disdain: "Yang Xiong, this Asura Demon Sword does not belong to Xiao'er or Hao'er; even if they were my grandsons, they have no right to decide my possessions. This Asura Demon Sword is mine."

Yang Xiong couldn't help shaking his head: "Senior Tang Chen, your petty thoughts have gone too far; you have already completed eight of the Asura Nine Examinations, and the Asura Demon Sword contains the energy from your assessment. It seems you intend to pass the Asura Demon Sword to the Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao."

"Unfortunately, Senior Tang Hao is only Level 95, and besides him and me, only Bibidong possesses a Killing God Domain; aside from the three of us, no one can inherit the Shura Shen's examination."

"Moreover, Senior Tang Chen, though powerful, you must not forget that the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang is still in my grasp; since I can seize it, I can also release it and communicate with it to learn more."

Tang Chen fell silent upon hearing that.

Now the Clear Sky Sect faces constant external threats; although it has resurfaced, it has broken its original pact with the Spirit Hall, becoming a thorn in the Spirit Empire's side, and will eventually confront Qian Daoliu and even the Inheritors of the Angel God.

Tang Chen, though forcing his body, is in poor condition; he still harbors many unfulfilled wishes—whether the Clear Sky Sect regains dominion, confronting the Spirit Hall's pressure, or his lingering longing for Bo Saixi.

Yang Xiong continued: "The Spirit Empire is now powerful; our Three Great Sects must ally to counter it. My Body Sect is relatively small, so we won't be endlessly at odds with the Spirit Empire."

Tang Chen thought for a long time before speaking: "Yang Xiong, do you know what the Asura Demon Sword truly represents? What does Asura represent?"

"Back then my soul power had reached Level 99 Limit Douluo; I thought no one could harm me, yet I fell into a trap, descending into Killing City and spawning endless slaughter. How can I be sure you won't follow my old path, how can I ensure you won't massacre the world?"

Yang Xiong nodded: "Senior, I understand your concerns; you fear that once I obtain the Asura Demon Sword I will oppose the Clear Sky Sect. I promise that as long as the Clear Sky Sect does not act against me, I will never be its enemy."

"As for what Asura is, perhaps you misunderstand, Senior; to many it may seem like slaughter, but to me Asura is killing to stop killing, embodying justice and order. Without absolute, strong killing, order cannot be maintained."

"Just as Killing City appears riddled with sin, yet for the world it serves as a form of self‑purification."

"Know that these killers run rampant on the continent, while Killing City is a massive cage that keeps these spirit masters and killers away, granting the world relative peace."

Tang Chen's face showed a trace of bitterness, and he helplessly shook his head.

"Fine, I never imagined that after reaching the Limit Douluo realm, my understanding of Asura is still inferior to a child like you; it seems my pursuit of godhood was wrong from the start."

After speaking, Tang Chen swung his hand, and a blood‑red giant sword over two meters long shot out, embedding itself three meters in front of Yang Xiong.

Yang Xiong gazed at the Asura Demon Sword, his eyes blazing, yet he forced himself to suppress his yearning and instead bowed to Tang Chen.

"Thank you, Senior, for your generosity!"

Tang Chen stood: "Hao'er, Xiao'er, let's go; perhaps I never should have come to Killing City."

"Yang Xiong, from now on take care of yourself; I hope I never have to confront you personally in the future."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Senior, you speak heavily."

Tang Chen said nothing more, and left Killing City with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.

Sword Douluo and Yang Wudi stared at Tang Chen's trio, their gazes showing an inexplicable shift.

Sword Douluo's eyes held more admiration; it was his first time fighting a peer of Limit Douluo rank, and even though Tang Chen used no soul skills, the gap was as vast as heaven and earth. Even at Ninety‑Seven level, he could not last many rounds against a true Limit Douluo.

Yang Wudi's gaze turned sour, alternating between reverence for Tang Chen, hatred toward Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, and utter bewilderment.

It was because of Tang Chen that the Clear Sky Sect reached its zenith, and that era was also the peak of Po Yi Zu; unfortunately, Tang Chen vanished, Tang Hao erred, and Po Yi Zu became the sacrificial cause of the Clear Sky Sect's decline.

Yang Xiong looked at Sword Douluo and Yang Wudi, was moved, then shook his head: "Teacher, Old Goat, stop dwelling on the past; Tang Chen may be strong, but we will become even stronger."

Sword Douluo and Yang Wudi finally regained their composure.

Sword Douluo, puzzled, said: "Xiao Xiong, how could Tang Chen so readily abandon the Asura Demon Sword? It seems the sword is far from simple, perhaps even tied to his chance of becoming a god."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "It's already too late; the Killing King has been possessed by the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang for years, conducting endless slaughter in Killing City. This is not merely sin, but the bat's erosion of his body."

"I don't know how long Tang Chen's body can hold out, but I fear he can never return to his prime, and his lifespan may be short."

"Moreover, here in Killing City my Domain is the strongest; if a great battle erupts, the three of the Clear Sky Sect would be harmed, and Tang Chen, wishing to fulfill his unfinished desires, would not dare truly engage me."

Earlier, although Yang Xiong pushed his Domain to the limit during the fight with Tang Chen, his soul power consumption was modest and he held back.

Conversely, Tang Hao and the others expended more, especially Tang Hao who used a Bomb Ring; this was one reason Yang Xiong brought Sword Douluo and Yang Wudi—to prevent any mishap.

Yang Wudi couldn't help a bitter laugh: "Xiao Xiong, when I saw Tang Chen lucid earlier, I was very excited, but his conversation with Tang Xiao stayed lofty; perhaps they feel no remorse toward Single Attribute Families, and whether Tang Chen or Tang Xiao, our deaths are a joke."

Yang Xiong patted Yang Wudi's shoulder: "Old Goat, you once were attached to the Clear Sky Sect; in the Body Sect you are forever masters, and no one can abandon you."

"Now, setting aside all that, since we've come to Killing City, I won't let anyone's effort be in vain; this place is one of the world's greatest treasures."

Yang Wudi and Sword Douluo exchanged a glance, their eyes showing puzzlement.

Yang Xiong smiled: "Here lies divine suppression, essentially a god‑level Domain; one can study the purest killing intent, and the Asura Demon Sword is the strongest sword in the world, also bearing the strongest sword aura."

(End of chapter)