Douluo's main body is respected

Chapter 326 Similar People

As the three great empires gradually ceased hostilities, it seemed that none of them had any intention of continuing the war.

As of now, both the Spirit Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire have suffered heavy losses on the battlefield of Jialing Pass. The entire battlefield is like a giant meat grinder, with soldiers and spirit masters constantly falling. If the fighting continues, both empires will probably exhaust their resources.

The Star Luo Empire suffered relatively fewer losses, but in terms of high-end strength, it was actually the weakest of the three empires and had no intention of continuing the fight.

After a period of recuperation, under the influence of the Asura God's power, the Angel God's power on Yang Xiong's wounds gradually dissipated.

Compared to these wounds, although they are covered with purifying and fiery power, and the divine power is incredibly pure, they are ultimately like water without roots and a tree without stems.

As Yang Xiong's martial spirit and divine power were worn down, his entire body was covered in a blood-red light, gradually consuming all of his divine power.

Through the conflict of divine powers, Yang Xiong gradually realized that although he had mastered the power of the Asura God, there was still a huge gap between him and a true god.

Divine power seems to be an evolved version of soul power, at a higher level and purer.

Compared to soul power, the energy contained in every strand of divine power is extremely terrifying.

Soul power comes from the martial soul itself and is obtained through the cultivation of a soul master. Even if some soul power is lost, it can be recovered quickly through cultivation.

But divine power is completely different. It seems to contain the will of the god himself, that is to say, it seems to contain a trace of the god's soul. This is why divine power has a stronger independence.

Yang Xiong couldn't help but think that the so-called gods were just a higher level of cultivation for soul masters. It was an evolution of the soul master's body, soul, and martial soul. After various tempering processes, soul masters gradually transformed into gods.

The so-called divine position is more like a vessel for the evolution of a Soul Master. If a Soul Master has enough lifespan, it is not impossible to cultivate into a god.

However, this requirement is too high, at least in the thousands of years, which is far beyond the lifespan of ordinary Soul Masters.

Yang Xiong carefully observed his body and realized that he had indeed mastered some divine power. Some of this divine power came from the Asura God, and the other part came from his body breaking through its limits countless times, especially the two body tempering sessions on Seagod Island and Blood River in the City of Slaughter. His body gradually began to evolve under the countless tempering of divine power.

Yang Xiong was well aware that, given his current physical condition, the energy required for another breakthrough would be enormous, perhaps even far beyond his imagination.

This makes it extremely difficult for Yang Xiong to reach level 99, and even the most rare and precious treasures will have no effect.

Just as Yang Xiong was completely immersed in his cultivation, a voice suddenly came to his mind.

"Yang Xiong, come out and greet me!"

Yang Xiong looked extremely puzzled: "Why is this guy suddenly looking for me instead of trying to recover from his injuries?"

Yang Xiong recognized the voice very well; it belonged to Qian Renxue. Only Qian Renxue in the world had the ability to transmit her voice without making a sound.

However, Yang Xiong thought about it and realized that Qian Renxue was not the kind of person who would take advantage of someone in distress. She probably wouldn't lure him out to ambush and kill someone. Perhaps it would be a good thing to meet her.

Yang Xiong stood up abruptly, ignoring everything outside, and transformed into a streak of light, leaving his room.

Soon Yang Xiong arrived at a mountain peak, where Qian Renxue was sitting and drinking. At this moment, Qian Renxue no longer looked as arrogant as before, but rather like a little girl who had been wronged.

"Sit down and have a couple of drinks with me."

Although Yang Xiong was a little confused, he still silently sat down opposite Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue held the wine jar, poured a large glass of wine, and handed it directly to Yang Xiong: "I want to drink, but I don't know who in this world can drink with me, so I thought of you."

Yang Xiong took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp without any hesitation.

"Fine wine. It must be hard to find such aged wine in this world. It must be the long-lost 'Drunken World' wine."

Qian Renxue laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to know so much about wine. It seems I've found the right person. This Drunken World wine was left to me by my grandfather. He was always reluctant to drink it, so he only kept a few jars."

Yang Xiong took the wine jar, poured himself a cup of wine, and drank it all in one gulp.

The moment the wine touched his lips, he felt a slight daze, as if every pore on his body had been stimulated, and even every cell seemed to be churning. "This is fine wine. Only Senior Qian Daoliu would be willing to use so many precious medicinal herbs to brew it. And judging by the age, it's probably been aged for a hundred years. It's indeed fragrant and mellow."

Qian Renxue smiled slightly: "This is my grandfather's treasured possession, probably one of a kind in the world. You've gotten a good deal, you little thief."

Yang Xiong didn't waste any words and raised his glass directly: "Whether you are friend or foe, whatever your thoughts are today, let's drink until we drop."

After clinking glasses, the two drank their drinks in one gulp, as if they were not enemies but old friends of many years.

Qian Renxue slowly said, "This is the first time I've drunk alcohol in all these years. I didn't like drinking when I was a child. After I came to the Heavenly Dou Palace, even when I drank occasionally, I used my soul power to dispel the smell of alcohol and dared not relax at all."

Yang Xiong's expression changed slightly: "Why are you doing this? To prove yourself, you've even concealed your own thoughts. With your talent and aptitude, there's absolutely no need for you to do this."

Qian Renxue didn't reply: "I still miss the way we used to bicker. Back then, even though I was angry and had some reservations, you were ultimately the only person who made me both laugh and cry, and the only person who left me helpless."

Yang Xiong laughed and said, "Qian Renxue, with your strength and status, getting rid of that little kid of mine shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

Qian Renxue smiled and said, "Perhaps it was because I thought you were the same kind of person as me back then. I have been hiding in the Tiandou Imperial Palace since I was a child, and I dare not show my true face to others."

“But aren’t you just like me? You used to be just an ordinary disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Although you gained the sect leader’s approval, you showed a maturity beyond your years.”

"No matter how well you hide it, your ambition cannot be concealed. The way you are so hesitant and cautious reminds me of myself."

"It's rare to meet someone like me, someone whose talent I acknowledge. I want to see your future, to see how far you can go. Perhaps I was too confident back then, thinking I had unparalleled talent, so I wanted to watch you grow like a seedling, and then teach you how to destroy it later."

Yang Xiong laughed and said, "I've always found it strange that both the three upper sects and Bibi Dong are dedicated to eliminating the geniuses of the opposing camp. Take the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for example, they have lost quite a few talented disciples over the years. However, I have never been threatened by your experts since I was a child. I think that with the strength of the Martial Soul Empire and you, you should be able to do it."

Qian Renxue laughed and said, "Perhaps. I have always regarded you as my prey, and my prey will naturally not allow Bibi Dong to lay a finger on you."

The two chatted for a while, occasionally clinking glasses, seemingly unconcerned about the battle from a few days ago.

Qian Renxue suddenly spoke up: "Yang Xiong, I've always been curious about how you found me. The last time you said you had a fragrance on your body, that was probably just your excuse."

Yang Xiong looked at the wine in his glass, where his reflection appeared, which made him feel a little melancholy.

"Perhaps this is intuition. As you said, we are the same kind of people, both hiding our thoughts and ambitions, as well as all our joys and sorrows. Perhaps only we can see each other clearly."

Qian Renxue smiled and said, "Indeed, we are the real kindred spirits. No wonder we used to bicker so much. Maybe we were hurting each other, or maybe we were trying to test the limits of our other selves."

"By the way, Yang Xiong, since you learned my true colors, what kind of person am I in your eyes? Selfish and self-serving, or scheming and treacherous?"

Yang Xiong carefully recalled their past meetings and couldn't help but sigh, "Actually, I envy you. You are proud, decisive, ruthless, heartless, and exceptionally talented. You were born a favored daughter of heaven. Even in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, you still have your own pride."

"As for me, I was quite humble at the beginning. I came from the outer sect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and was just an ordinary disciple. I was no different from the ordinary disciples who perished in this war."

"Perhaps it is because I am unwilling to be ordinary that I try my best to become stronger, that I try my best to gain Ning Fengzhi's attention, and that I try my best to obtain all resources and opportunities."

"After so many years of scheming, so many years of hard work, and so many life-or-death experiences, I have finally reached your level and can finally stop having to look after anyone else."

"And all the struggles I've made over the years are things you were born with, and perhaps that's the biggest difference between us."

Qian Renxue was silent for a while before speaking: "Perhaps. You envy my talent and background, but I also envy your freedom. Although you are in the outer sect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you have countless parents who dote on you, a girl who loves you the most, and so many elders who value you."

"Especially after you break through to the Soul Saint realm, you can do whatever you want. You are more carefree and free than anyone else. You can change everything with your own strength, and there will be no more cages binding you in the world."

Yang Xiong laughed and said, "If you want, you can live a more carefree life than me. Can those so-called cages you speak of really bind you?"

Qian Renxue downed the wine in her glass in one gulp: "I am the successor of the Angel God, the last hope of the Angel lineage. As the Angel God, I must be holy and radiant. All of this is like a mountain, binding me in terms of morality and other aspects."

"Just like the countless citizens of the Spirit Empire, just like the countless believers of the Angel Clan, just like those who silently dedicate themselves to me, these are all my constraints."

(End of this chapter)