Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: The Five Great God Kings

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After Yang Xiong arranged all the matters, virtually everyone in Jialing Pass became busy, especially Ning Fengzhi and the heads of various departments of the Douluo Federation. 

In just a few days, all the armies and soul masters from outside Tianmen Pass were brought to Jialing Pass by Dai Yutian and Jin E Douluo. 

All the soul masters were assigned to different departments based on their abilities. Anyone who tried to resist or leave was immediately suppressed by Yang Wudi. 

Under the leadership of Dai Yutian, Jin E Douluo, Qian Renxue, and Ning Fengzhi, very few people truly wanted to leave. These individuals held immense prestige in the soul master world and were leaders in their respective fields. 

The entire Jialing Pass operated like a massive machine, beginning to function according to Yang Xiong's plans. 

Ning Fengzhi acted swiftly. After all the elites of the three empires gathered at Jialing Pass, he immediately arranged for messengers to inform the entire Douluo continent. The news caused an uproar across the land. 

Even ordinary civilians, especially those in the capitals of the three empires—Tian Dou City, Star Luo City, and Spirit Hall City—had strong faith in their nations, believing their countries would emerge victorious. 

However, what they received was devastating news. The commands of the three empires no longer existed, and these orders came directly from the highest levels of their own nations, leaving no room for dissent. 

To ensure a smooth transition, Ning Fengzhi dispatched thousands of soul masters to take over the governance of the three imperial capitals. The nobility faced a devastating blow—all their privileges were revoked, their servants were conscripted, and the treasuries of the three empires were seized. Half went to the Douluo Federation, while the other half was allocated to the former royal families—but there were no royal families left now, only ducal mansions. 

This was recognition of the original White Tiger family, Swan family, and Angel Family. These three families were now the most unique entities in the Douluo Federation. 

… 

After Yang Xiong had arranged everything, he sat cross-legged alone on the high platform, no longer concerning himself with anything else. The Asura Demon Sword was planted firmly in the ground before him. 

Before Yang Xiong could reflect on anything, two unexpected visitors arrived—Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing. 

Yang Xiong looked puzzled: "Big Brother Dai, Zhuqing, how do you have time to visit me?" 

Originally, Yang Xiong sat alone on the high platform, emanating an overwhelmingly terrifying aura of slaughter that inspired awe and deterred anyone from approaching. This served as a warning to everyone in the Douluo Federation—if anyone harbored malicious intentions, they had to weigh whether they could bear the consequences. 

Even Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and others were now busy, as they held special statuses and were considered Yang Xiong's closest followers. 

Dai Mubai appeared more serious than ever, bowing deeply to Yang Xiong alongside Zhu Zhuqing. 

"Yang Xiong, I already know your arrangements for the Star Luo royal family. Thank you so much for this. If it weren't for your consideration of me, I doubt you would have been so lenient toward my father." 

Yang Xiong replied: "The Star Luo Emperor is indeed a man of great talent and wisdom, and he understands the situation well. You should know I don't enjoy unnecessary bloodshed—if things can be resolved peacefully, that's always better." 

Dai Mubai shook his head: "Yang Xiong, I understand the pressure of handling these matters. The Tian Dou Empire and Spirit Hall Empire have been devastated, but the Star Luo Empire still retains at least eighty percent of its strength. You didn't strike decisively against my father for the sake of a lasting solution—I must thank you for that." 

Yang Xiong smiled: "I hope the Star Luo Emperor doesn't disappoint my intentions, and I hope your White Tiger Dai family doesn't harbor any misguided thoughts in the future. Otherwise, it might not bode well for you." 

A bitter smile crossed Dai Mubai's face: "I understand. Thank you for the reminder. Actually, I also want to thank you because of your decision. Our White Tiger Dai family will no longer follow this method of selecting heirs, nor will we see sibling rivalry again. After all, there will no longer be a throne to fight for, nor will we need to select the strongest heir as we did before."

"Perhaps from now on, my White Tiger lineage will no longer suffer the fate of fratricide, and Zhuqing's Zhu family will no longer experience sisterly conflict."

Yang Xiong nodded: "Sometimes I truly find your family's methods cruel. Perhaps your father long opposed this system—that's why you were able to live in the Tian Dou Empire for so many years." 

Dai Mubai hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Yang Xiong, these past few days I've been pondering something—how did things between you and Xiao San escalate to this point?" 

Yang Xiong reflected thoughtfully: "Perhaps it has something to do with Tang San's personality. You're the leader of Shrek, and I admire your sense of responsibility and care for your friends. But everyone has their own ambitions and goals to pursue—perhaps mine and Tang San's paths diverged." 

"The Tang San we knew before seemed imperfect in some ways. In subtle or extreme situations, perhaps you noticed flaws in his character. Perhaps due to his lack of affection growing up and limited interaction with peers, his behavior tends to be extreme, especially when Xiao Wu is harmed—only then does his true nature emerge." 

Dai Mubai nodded: "Xiao San has always been the most talented among us at Shrek. Teacher Yu Xiaogang groomed him as a leader, and Xiao San has always pursued perfection. But no one can truly be perfect." 

"I noticed Xiao San's issues early on, but unfortunately, we were just classmates. I've spoken to him about some things, but Xiao San has his own thoughts. He's always been more independent than the rest of us—I doubt he took my words seriously." 

Yang Xiong shook his head: "It's not your fault. Perhaps it has something to do with Yu Xiaogang. Though Yu Xiaogang is knowledgeable and proud, his lack of strength makes him deeply insecure. At his core, he craves validation."

"Yu Xiaogang has always wanted to prove himself. He treated Tang San as his perfect masterpiece, and perhaps Tang San inherited some aspects of Yu Xiaogang's personality."

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After their conversation, Yang Xiong grew curious. 

"Mubai, what are your plans for the future? There won't be any more sibling rivalries now. Are you planning to return to the Dai family?" 

A bitter smile appeared on Dai Mubai's face: "I already left home long ago. The current state of the Dai family is good, so Zhuqing and I don't need to return. I plan to continue training on the continent, perhaps pursuing higher realms as a soul master." 

Yang Xiong nodded: "That's a good idea. With your strength and talent, becoming a Title Douluo might not be the end—it's possible you could reach even greater heights." 

Dai Mubai laughed: "I'm not thinking that far ahead. After gaining experience out in the world, if I feel tired or if Zhuqing wants stability, we'll head to your Body Sect. Remember, you once promised to reserve a mountain peak for Zhuqing and me." 

Yang Xiong smiled: "No problem. I'll reserve one of the nine peaks of the Thunderclap Mountains for you. Perhaps your descendants will have a connection with the Body Sect."

… 

As Yang Xiong watched Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing leave, he couldn't help but sigh.

In terms of conduct, Dai Mubai was commendable—at least he was responsible and a qualified captain of Shrek. If he truly joined the Body Sect, perhaps it was fate—his descendant Huo Yuhao would become a member of the sect. 

Yang Xiong stopped dwelling on these thoughts, closed his eyes, and instantly entered a unique state. 

Yang Xiong had already completed the first eight trials of the Asura Nine Trials long ago. When he left the Thunder Rift's Lightning Pool, he received confirmation. 

"Yang Xiong, Asura Nine Trials, Eighth Trial: Soul power reached Level 99, obtained a full set of soul rings and soul bones. Trial complete. Asura affinity increased by 20%, total affinity now 110%." 

When Yang Xiong's Asura affinity reached 100%, he fully mastered the Asura Demon Sword. His martial soul and divine soul underwent a transformation—he felt like the Asura God had descended upon him. 

This was one of the reasons for Yang Xiong's increased strength. He felt as though he had fully grasped the essence of slaughter, akin to a true God of Killing, which allowed him to effortlessly defeat Tang San and Qian Renxue. 

Yang Xiong could have undertaken the ninth trial of the Asura God inheritance after leaving the Lightning Pool. However, sensing the anomalies at Jialing Pass and fearing for the safety of his loved ones, he rushed to the battlefield to protect them. 

Now that everything was settled—Tang San and Bibi Dong were dead, and Qian Renxue had been subdued—Yang Xiong had no further concerns and could begin the final inheritance trial. 

Yang Xiong closed his eyes tightly. A red light descended from the sky, enveloping his entire body. 

Yang Xiong felt a surreal sensation as if he had entered a special realm—the Asura Divine Palace he had once seen. 

Unexpectedly, besides the seated Asura God at the center of the palace, there were four towering figures, each seated on a massive throne. 

These figures were of different colors—red, green, blue, and purple—appearing highly unusual. The black figure was the Evil God King Yang Xiong had encountered before. 

Yang Xiong quickly bowed: "Greetings, Asura God." 

The Asura God nodded: "Yang Xiong, these four are the Evil God King, Kindness God King, Destruction God King, and Life God King. They are the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm and the true decision-makers." 

"Though you have completed the trials and are only one step away from becoming the new Asura God, the five of us have some questions for you." 

Yang Xiong promptly bowed to the four God Kings: "Junior greets the four God Kings."

The black figure spoke first: "Yang Xiong, I am the Evil God King. It seems we meet again so soon. Last time, you killed the Rakshasa God without showing me any respect." 

Yang Xiong's expression shifted slightly: "Evil God King, the matter of the Rakshasa God concerned the development of the Douluo continent, so I had no choice but to act. I hope you can forgive me." 

The Evil God King sneered: "Your words are strange. I merely wanted you to spare the Rakshasa God's life so I could bring him to the God Realm—it wouldn't interfere with the Douluo continent's development. Yet you acted unilaterally. Do you realize this loss weakens the God Realm's strength?" 

Yang Xiong replied: "The God Realm operates on order. Tang San hasn't ascended yet, and neither have I become a God. My killing of Tang San has nothing to do with the God Realm's order. As for the Rakshasa God's successor, another can be found in the Douluo world." 

The Evil God King's tone grew stern: "Is finding a God's successor so simple? Over tens of thousands of years, only two individuals truly qualified for the Rakshasa God's position. After selection and elimination, Tang San inherited it. Where do you expect me to find another subordinate like him?" 

Hearing this, Yang Xiong's mind raced. Something felt off about the Evil God King. Theoretically, the Evil God King shouldn't care so much about the Rakshasa God—otherwise, the original storyline wouldn't have let Bibi Dong die.

The key difference was that the Rakshasa God's successor changed from Bibi Dong to Tang San. This highlighted Tang San's importance—the Evil God King clearly valued him. 

The Evil God King's words seemed accusatory but were actually an attempt to suppress Yang Xiong verbally, placing him at a disadvantage and making him owe an explanation. 

Yang Xiong's expression turned serious: "Evil God King, your words are misleading. If I remember correctly, the Rakshasa God once deceived the Asura God's successor and the Angel God's successor—doesn't that violate the God Realm's rules?" 

"I killed the Rakshasa God purely for self-preservation. I don't want to be ambushed in the future or leave behind potential threats. If you were in my position, you'd likely act even more decisively." 

The Evil God King let out a wild laugh: "Interesting. But have you forgotten, Yang Xiong? You're still just a mortal—not a true Asura God. The Asura God is one of the Five Great God Kings, holding immense significance. To inherit the Asura God's position, you need our collective approval." 

Yang Xiong remained resolute: "Evil God King, if I recall correctly, inheriting a God's legacy requires only the original God's approval, not others'. Especially since my Asura affinity has reached 110%." 

The Evil God King chuckled strangely: "For a mortal, you know quite a bit. Unfortunately, even Asura himself couldn't say what you just did in my presence, let alone you, a mere successor. You'll never reach Asura's current strength." 

"Senior, you're mistaken. Strength comes from cultivation. I, Yang Xiong, am single-minded in my pursuit of power. Level 100 is not the endpoint—it's merely the starting point of my journey." 

… 

The Evil God King stared at Yang Xiong's defiant demeanor, his eyes emitting a piercing light, clearly dissatisfied. 

The Kindness God King suddenly interjected: "Evil, you've gone too far. Yang Xiong is still just a child—don't bully him." 

The Evil God King merely snorted and said nothing more. 

The Kindness God King continued: "Yang Xiong, do you realize that killing Tang San disrupted the five God Kings' plans? Your actions might plunge the God Realm into turmoil, even leading to its destruction. That's why Evil is so angry." 

Yang Xiong bowed slightly: "Thank you, Kindness God King. I didn't mean to disrupt your plans. If I become the new Asura God, I'll do my utmost to ensure the God Realm's stability." 

The Kindness God King sighed: "Yang Xiong, do you know that while mortals aspire to become Gods, they remain unaware of a grave threat in the God Realm? Mishandling it could lead to unprecedented disaster—and it involves the Silver Dragon King you've encountered in the Douluo world." 

Yang Xiong asked: "Kindness God King, could the threat be the Silver Dragon King's other half?" 

The Destruction God King suddenly spoke: "Bold! Yang Xiong, how do you know of the God Realm's affairs? Even in the God Realm, only the five of us know this—not even the Sea God or Angel God are aware." 

Yang Xiong quickly responded: "Destruction God King, when I received the Asura God's inheritance, I witnessed the Asura God's final sword, which revealed some knowledge of the God Realm." 

The Destruction God King nodded: "Yang Xiong, remember this—you must not reveal this matter to anyone. Otherwise, I'll personally erase any irrelevant individuals."

"You're correct. Besides the Silver Dragon King exiled to the Douluo world, our God Realm also sealed the Golden Dragon King. Despite the passage of time, the Golden Dragon King has grown even more ferocious. If the Golden and Silver Dragon Kings merge, the God Realm will face an unprecedented calamity." 

"Tang San possesses half beast soul lineage, which might earn him the recognition of the spirit beast race. Through their blessings, he could mitigate the Golden Dragon King's influence. That's one reason Evil wanted Tang San to ascend to Godhood." 

Yang Xiong asked: "If such a threat exists, why doesn't the God Realm eliminate it preemptively? With the five God Kings' strength, it should be possible. Even if you can't deal with the Golden Dragon King, couldn't you eliminate the Silver Dragon King to remove the threat?" 

The Life God King, who had remained silent, finally spoke: "It's not that simple. The God Realm was created by the Dragon God. Killing the Golden or Silver Dragon King recklessly could destabilize the God Realm, even causing its collapse. We can only proceed cautiously."

… 

The Asura God suddenly interjected: "Enough talk. These matters are too distant. The spirit beast race lost long ago—they have no chance of resurgence." 

"Moreover, I have confidence in Yang Xiong's potential. Perhaps he can resolve the God Realm's threat and contribute to its development." 

The five God Kings fell silent. Finally, the Kindness God King spoke: 

"Yang Xiong, how do you view the spirit beast race? How will you face them in the future?" 

After a moment of thought, Yang Xiong replied: "Those not of our kind cannot be trusted!" 

The Kindness God King looked puzzled: "If that's the case, why did you establish rules for coexistence with the spirit beast race on Douluo? Wouldn't that foster their growth?" 

Yang Xiong smiled: "I had no choice. Under the Douluo world's rules, humans cannot advance without soul rings. Until this issue is resolved, the spirit beast race can't face any problems." 

The Kindness God King nodded, evidently approving of Yang Xiong's attitude. 

The Asura God glanced at the four others before turning to Yang Xiong. 

"Yang Xiong, do you know why the five God Kings are present for your final step to Godhood?" 

Yang Xiong shook his head: "Junior doesn't know. Please enlighten me, Master." 

The Asura God explained: "You've undergone the Thunder God's inheritance—you know your body cannot transform. That's because your body has become an independent world, unable to convert into the Asura or Thunder God's divine form." 

"Given your current state, continued cultivation will eventually allow you to ascend to Godhood. However, inheriting a God position is more difficult. Even I can't fuse your creative energy with Asura power, leaving the God position flawed." 

"Only the five God Kings working together can fully evolve your body. Our earlier words were tests—assessing your attitudes toward the spirit beast race and the God Realm. So far, we're satisfied." 

Yang Xiong said: "Thank you, Asura God. I won't disappoint your expectations." 

The Asura God glanced at the other four, nodded slightly, and pointed at Yang Xiong. A crimson-red light enveloped him. 

The other four God Kings didn't hesitate, radiating their unique lights, which also surrounded Yang Xiong. 

Yang Xiong felt five forces rapidly integrating into his body. These forces carried an overwhelmingly terrifying aura, merging into his torso's soul bones. 

His torso soul bones felt as if they were being stripped away. Even the creative energy within his torso was suppressed, and the small world within his body seemed to halt its operation. 

Yang Xiong felt as though he were falling into an abyss. The sensation of having his skin peeled and bones dismantled was infinitely more painful than the Thunder God's inheritance trial. 

Yang Xiong was acutely aware—this was the final step to becoming the Asura God, and undoubtedly the most agonizing one.

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