Chapter 247: Chapter 247: The Trial of the Asura God
After Yang Podi extracted the spirit bones from Tang Chen's body, he also found a storage soul tool on him. Inside, there was a small golden hammer, the Clear Sky Sect's inheritance token, along with some ordinary soul master supplies.
Yang Podi casually kept these items and summoned a flame, burning Tang Chen's corpse to ashes.
Finally, the primary objective of this trip to the Slaughter City remained—the Asura Demon Sword.
Yang Podi carefully examined the Asura Demon Sword.
The Asura Demon Sword was a massive blood-red blade, over two meters in length, slender yet broad and thick. Its surface was covered with dark golden demonic patterns, and the entirely blood-colored sword radiated a sharp and intense aura of slaughter.
Surprisingly, the Asura Demon Sword was astonishingly heavy, weighing around 108,000 jin, similar to the Sea God's Trident.
The sword's aura of slaughter was particularly striking, reminiscent of the Slaughter Domain used by the King of Slaughter but far more formidable. Just touching the blade made it feel as if one were in an endless hell. Even when Yang Podi activated three domains simultaneously, he could not easily resist this overwhelming killing intent.
Additionally, the killing intent carried an extremely pure Gengjin attribute, as if one were surrounded by an infinite sea of sword qi.
Based purely on strength, Yang Podi was undoubtedly the strongest in the Douluo Continent. His body was now equipped with a total of eleven 100,000-year spirit rings, ten of which he had absorbed himself. These spirit rings significantly enhanced his physical attributes, particularly his strength.
Yang Podi had always favored strength-type spirit rings, making him the epitome of power in the soul master world. His physical qualities had already reached the pinnacle of what a soul master could achieve.
He had even tested wielding the Sea God's Trident before. Despite its weight of 108,000 jin, it posed no challenge for him.
Yang Podi focused all his spiritual energy and summoned the spirit rings of his twin martial souls. His entire body turned golden as he activated three domains simultaneously and unleashed the full power of the spirit bones in both arms.
Finally, Yang Podi exerted all his strength and managed to lift the Asura Demon Sword.
At that moment, the sword emitted an infinite red light that seemed to engulf the entire world. Yang Podi felt a sense of illusion, as though he had entered a strange space.
This space resembled an enormous divine temple. At its center was a massive throne, upon which sat a gigantic blood-red figure exuding boundless divine power, like a true god.
The blood-red figure looked at Yang Podi as if he were an ant, and a dignified voice echoed: "Not bad. At such a young age, you've already reached the realm of an Extreme Douluo. Moreover, you managed to lift the Asura God Sword without undergoing the Asura Trials and even entered the Asura God Temple. Truly outstanding talent."
Yang Podi respectfully bowed and said, "Yang Podi greets Lord Asura God."
The blood-red figure appeared somewhat surprised. "Boy, how did you know I am the Asura God?"
Yang Podi replied solemnly, "Lord Asura God, the King of Slaughter mentioned before that the Slaughter City is your domain. Furthermore, the power on the Asura God Sword far surpasses soul power, so I deduced that you must be Lord Asura God."
The blood-red figure nodded. "I am the Asura God, one of the five divine kings of the God Realm and its enforcer. Since you've lifted the Asura God Sword, you must seek my divine inheritance. I can grant you the Asura Trials, but the trials of the Asura God are a thousand times harder than those of the Sea God. Are you prepared?"
Yang Podi's face was firm and solemn. "Lord Asura God, I am ready. Please bestow upon me the Asura Trials."
The Asura God shook his head slightly. "You should think this through carefully. The Asura God is the enforcer of the God Realm, requiring strength, temperament, stance, and attitude to be flawless. The last candidate, Tang Chen, was a peerless genius who reached Rank 99 at a young age, yet he still lost himself in the trials and ended up in such a tragic state. Are you truly prepared?"
Yang Podi's expression turned resolute. "Lord Asura God, I am willing to give everything I have to complete your trials, even if it costs me my life."
The Asura God nodded. "Very well. Since you are so determined, I will grant you the divine trials. Do not regret this decision."
With that, the massive blood-red figure pointed at Yang Podi. A blood-red aura surged into Yang Podi's forehead, enveloping him entirely in red light and sending him out of the Asura God Temple.
A voice echoed in Yang Podi's mind: "The Asura God is the God of Slaughter. Strength, courage, decisiveness, slaughter, and justice are indispensable. Be mindful of yourself."
Yang Podi found himself back in the Slaughter City. A blood-red sword mark appeared on his forehead, and a large cluster of red light emerged in his mind. Within the red light, a section of text became visible.
The content of the first trial of the Asura Nine Trials was revealed.
Asura Nine Trials, First Trial: Cross the Asura Divine Light. Trial time limit: one year.
Yang Podi was puzzled. What exactly was this Asura Divine Light? Why was there such a trial?
After thinking carefully, he realized that although he had entered the Asura God Temple earlier, it had only been a void space summoned by the Asura God, not a location he had entered on his own. This suggested that a real Asura God Temple must be hidden within the Slaughter City.
He and Tang Chen had received the same Asura Trials. Since Tang Chen had completed eight of them, Yang Podi believed his current strength should not hinder him from succeeding.
In the God Realm's Asura God Temple, the Sea God and the Asura God were gathered.
The Sea God asked in confusion, "Asura God, what are you doing? Why would you set such a trial? It's much harder than the trials you gave Tang Chen."
The Asura God shook his head. "Precisely because of that, I intentionally increased the difficulty. Given this boy's talent and strength, the added difficulty should not be an issue."
The Sea God's expression changed slightly. "Aren't you worried that the Rakshasa God will exploit the situation? Moreover, the Slaughter City deviates greatly from your original intentions for creating it."
"Asura God, it's only natural for the Rakshasa God to exploit opportunities. If this boy fears the Rakshasa God, he won't pass my trials," the Asura God replied.
In the Slaughter City, Yang Podi looked at the Asura God Sword in his hand and shook his head. He realized that he could not make the Asura God Sword recognize him as its master yet. The sword was entirely useless to him for now, and its immense weight would only be a burden.
Based on Yang Podi's estimates, Tang Chen likely only managed to make the sword recognize him after completing the seventh trial, thus becoming the ruler of the Slaughter City.
As Yang Podi left the area, two Knights immediately bowed to him. "Greetings, new King of Slaughter."
Yang Podi sighed. Killing Tang Chen and the Nine-Headed Bat King had been satisfying, but now the Slaughter City was leaderless. Without the King of Slaughter to maintain order, chaos could ensue, potentially disrupting essential operations.
After some thought, Yang Podi said, "Summon all the enforcers to see me immediately. If anyone refuses, they need not come anymore—I'll personally deal with them."
The two Knights trembled in fear. Though Yang Podi's words were calm, they carried an immense killing intent, an ability unique to the God of Slaughter.
Before long, all the enforcers in the Slaughter City gathered. To Yang Podi's surprise, there were over a thousand enforcers, most of whom appeared to be soul masters. Their strength was truly astonishing.
Among these soul masters, many had extremely powerful auras. One of them had reached the Title Douluo level, and there were five or six Soul Douluos. The majority were Soul Sages, while the rest consisted of strong-bodied ordinary humans.
Yang Podi looked at the gathered individuals and said, "From now on, I am the new King of Slaughter. Whether you accept it or not, you had best execute my orders without question. If not, I won't hesitate to replace you. I believe there are plenty of fallen ones who would be eager to take your positions."
Before anyone could react, nine soul rings appeared around Yang Podi, accompanied by an overwhelming killing intent. Everyone seemed to be engulfed in a sea of blood and corpses.
The weaker soul masters were quickly overwhelmed by the killing intent, dropping to their knees in submission. "Great King of Slaughter, I will absolutely obey your orders!"
As soon as they spoke, the pressure on them vanished, and a surge of soul power swept them aside, leaving them separated from the others who still stood.
As time passed, fewer and fewer soul masters remained standing. Eventually, only the higher-ranking enforcers—those above Soul Sage level—remained.
However, Yang Podi had no intention of being lenient. The pressure on them increased dramatically. "Submit or die."
The Title Douluo among them was the first to kneel, followed by most of the high-ranking soul masters. Only a small number—fewer than a hundred—remained standing.
Yang Podi did not waste time reasoning with them, nor did he have the patience to win them over individually. His time was too precious.
With a casual wave of his hand, countless spear projections erupted from the Breaking Soul Spear in his right hand, instantly killing all the soul masters who refused to kneel. This served as a clear example to the rest.
The remaining soul masters turned pale, their faces filled with terror. They had seen ruthless individuals before, but they never expected Yang Podi to be so merciless. To slaughter nearly a hundred people in an instant, simply because they refused to submit—he hadn't even given them a chance to speak.
Yang Podi addressed the remaining enforcers, "I have no interest in managing you personally. Just remember to follow my instructions."
"For now, the Slaughter City will continue to operate under its existing rules. If changes are needed, I will issue specific orders. I hope today marks the first and last time I have to kill anyone. Betrayers and disloyal individuals will be executed without hesitation. Additionally, immediately execute those enforcers who failed to show up today—I have no use for disobedient subordinates."
He then turned to the sole Title Douluo present. "For now, you will take the lead in handling the daily affairs of the Slaughter City, including executing those who didn't come today. If chaos breaks out in the city, I will hold you personally responsible."
With that, Yang Podi left. The Slaughter City already had its own rules and systems, passed down for thousands of years. For now, there was no need to change them.
Yang Podi meticulously searched the entire Slaughter City but still could not locate the so-called Shura Divine Light.
Frustrated, he couldn't help but complain inwardly: What is that Asura God up to? Not even a single hint? Does he expect me to spend forever just looking for the Asura Divine Light?
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