Chapter 197: Ring Explosion — Asura Dharma Form
Besides the changes in Yang Xiong's Martial Soul and Domain, there was another huge surprise.
When absorbing three soul rings simultaneously, the three soul rings actually exploded. The terrifying explosive energy surged into Yang Xiong's body and seemed to merge with the Tai Chi within him, forming a unique rule for the circulation of soul power.
Through this new rule of soul power circulation, Yang Xiong discovered a very terrifying phenomenon.
If he circulated his soul power according to this rule, even if he exploded his own soul rings, his soul power could still operate under this rule, greatly enhancing his physical strength and combat power in a short time.
At this moment, Yang Xiong was extremely delighted, because during the explosion of the soul rings, he seemed to have already grasped the secret technique of ring explosion. Of course, Yang Xiong's ring explosion was different from the Great Sumeru Hammer of the Haotian Sect. His was an ultimate strengthening of the Martial Soul, which he called the Asura Dharma Form.
It must be known that ring explosion was a secret technique passed down only in the Haotian Sect, also known as the number one divine skill in Douluo Continent. Tang Chen was truly invincible in the world because he possessed the Great Sumeru Hammer.
Tang Hao was able to roam the world and severely injure level 95 Qianxun Ji and two other title Douluos when he first entered the title Douluo realm, all thanks to the ring explosion technique.
And now, Yang Xiong seemed to have grasped the threshold of ring explosion. With more familiarity and practice, he could truly master the ability to explode his rings, which would greatly improve his combat ability.
What's more, unlike those from the Haotian Sect, Yang Xiong's Martial Soul was his true body, his physical constitution was stronger, and his Martial Soul's recovery ability was better, so the side effects of exploding rings would be relatively smaller.
However, Yang Xiong's current soul power level was still a bit low, so he probably could not fully master the ring explosion ability yet.
He also strongly suspected that the predecessor who created the Great Sumeru Hammer of the Haotian Sect probably experienced something similar.
It must be known that only the Haotian Sect has the ring explosion divine skill, and while other secret arts of the Haotian Sect had various legends and rumors, this Great Sumeru Hammer never had any external transmission.
It was estimated that the Great Sumeru Hammer was created based on the unique operation of the Haotian Hammer Martial Soul and its soul power, so even if others had the secret manual, they wouldn't be able to learn it.
Soon a day passed, and Yang Xiong's older brother Yang Wei and Qin Shuang both finished absorbing their soul bones, reaching soul power level 60.
The group first helped the two obtain decent soul rings in the Star Dou Great Forest, then returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.
But when the group left the place where Yang Xiong was absorbing soul rings, a very tall figure suddenly appeared out of thin air.
This person was not only very tall, over two meters, but wore all black clothes and emitted an extremely terrifying aura. However, his eyes were golden.
"Interesting. I didn't expect this kid to have some connection with the Divine Realm. It seems changes are about to happen there—maybe an opportunity for my soul beast clan."
"Moreover, this kid seems interesting. Why do I feel a trace of my Dragon Clan's aura on him?"
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Back at the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, everything inside the sect proceeded in an orderly fashion, mostly related to rebuilding the sect.
After absorbing the soul rings, Yang Xiong's soul power reached a full level 75. He clearly felt his cultivation speed had returned, and leveling up seemed faster than before.
Yang Xiong knew very well that this was a special cultivation state unique to extreme attributes. Having broken the level 70 bottleneck, his cultivation would accelerate from now on.
After returning home, Yang Xiong unwrapped the corpses of the three Thousand-Jin Ant Emperors.
Unexpectedly, these three ant emperors yielded three soul bones—all torso soul bones.
Yang Xiong was extremely surprised. Normally, while high-level soul beasts have a higher chance of producing soul bones, this time three appeared simultaneously.
Furthermore, upon close examination, these three torso soul bones were not the usual ninety-thousand-year grade but genuine hundred-thousand-year soul bones.
Normally, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast would definitely drop soul bones, and the soul bones would appear in parts not already possessed by the hunter.
However, Yang Xiong still lacked three soul bones, including the left and right arm bones and the torso bone.
He had always felt something was abnormal about his arms. Since the evolution of the Ice and Fire Dragon Claws, he seemed unable to absorb soul bones unless his body underwent some mysterious changes.
It must be known that torso soul bones are the rarest and most precious among all soul bones. Hundred-thousand-year torso soul bones are priceless; there were probably only a few in the entire Douluo Continent.
All this seemed to confirm Yang Xiong's guess—that the changes to his arms were truly related to the Ice and Fire Two Polarity Eyes, or that the key to his body's transformation lay within those eyes.
Yang Xiong didn't dwell on it. For now, he did not want to absorb the torso soul bones, and he wasn't impressed with these three Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor torso soul bones either.
As for the left and right arm soul bones, he would find a way in the future. Perhaps fate had already planned it.
Yang Xiong then called Oscar over: "Oscar, how have you been feeling recently at the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect? How does it compare to your experiences outside?"
Oscar smiled: "Brother Xiong, don't tease me. I actually feel quite good at the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect."
"By the way, I heard from Teacher Zhao that you might have secretly founded a main sect. Is that true?"
Yang Xiong nodded: "I've established the main sect for a long time but never officially revealed it or promoted it outside."
"But now that the soul master world is in chaos and approaching the era of the heroes' contention, my main sect is about to officially emerge."
Oscar was a bit puzzled: "Brother Xiong, how many people are currently in your main sect? What are your plans for its development?"
Yang Xiong smiled: "You've met the top leaders of the main sect. We already have five elders. Teacher Lin Gong is the chief elder, senior Yang Wudi is the second elder, senior Niu Gao the third, senior Bai He the fourth, and senior Long Gong Meng Shu the fifth."
"A while ago, I contacted Teacher Zhao Wuji. Since he dislikes being constrained, he will serve as a guest elder of the main sect, coming and going freely."
Since obtaining the seventh soul ring, Yang Xiong had specially approached Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji had always been Yang Xiong's private coach, and their relationship was very good.
Especially in recent years, Zhao Wuji had been living comfortably in the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, and his soul power had improved rapidly.
During the last great battle at the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, Zhao Wuji stayed by the side of Yang Xiong's parents and older brother, protecting them so none were harmed.
This time Yang Xiong told Zhao Wuji about his plans. Zhao Wuji would remain in the sect to help protect the family and act as guest elder of the main sect, free and unrestricted.
For Zhao Wuji's personality, carefree freedom was the best life. He disliked restrictions, and being a guest elder suited him best.
Moreover, Yang Xiong guessed that once his main sect officially emerged, his parents would want to stay at the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect instead of leaving, since they had lived there their whole lives.
After hearing Yang Xiong's plans, Oscar showed great excitement: "Brother Xiong, don't forget me. Save a comfortable spot for me in the main sect. I want to join your sect too, but preferably as a guest elder like Teacher Zhao."
Yang Xiong laughed: "Little Oscar, you're just like Zhao Wuji. But I already prepared the spot for you. From now on, you are the deputy sect leader of the main sect."
Oscar was overjoyed: "Brother Xiong, you truly are my real brother. I will follow you and work hard for the sect."
Yang Xiong gave Oscar a playful smack on the head: "You little Oscar! If not for making you deputy sect leader, we wouldn't be good brothers? You're too practical."
Oscar said: "I know you mean well, Brother Xiong. I'll improve my strength as soon as possible. I won't give people any reason to gossip."
Yang Xiong didn't argue and took out two soul bones.
One was the Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor's torso bone, the other was the right arm soul bone of the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King obtained from the Sunset Forest.
Among his comrades, only his older brother and Oscar stood out. Rather than wasting the soul bones himself, it was better to give them to Oscar, who would quickly improve and might bring unexpected surprises.
Oscar was naturally gifted, agile, and reliable—the brother Yang Xiong trusted most. What he lacked was opportunity.
Oscar hesitated a bit: "Brother Xiong, aren't these too precious?"
Yang Xiong smacked him again: "What are you saying between brothers? Since I'm giving them to you, they're yours. And I thought it through carefully."
"The hundred-thousand-year Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor torso soul bone will boost your defense and physical qualities greatly. Since you want to be a battle soul master, the seventy-thousand-year White-Eyed Demon Tiger right arm soul bone will increase your combat power. But as a food-type soul master, you should keep such treasures secret to avoid trouble."
Oscar happily accepted the two soul bones: "I knew Brother Xiong would think of me. Sticking with you is definitely the right choice."
Yang Xiong shook his head helplessly: "Absorb these two soul bones quickly. Things might not be so easy next."
Seeing Oscar's excited expression, Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head. He truly regarded Oscar as a real brother—the only close friend he had over the years.
Yang Xiong intentionally kept some distance from Qin Shuang, giving most things through Oscar. On one hand, to let Oscar get closer to Qin Shuang; on the other hand, to avoid too much entanglement with Qin Shuang, since Qin Shuang was specially trained by Ning Fengzhi.
After meeting Oscar, Yang Xiong immediately found his older brother Yang Wei and gave him a Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor torso soul bone as well.
Yang Wei was also extremely delighted, as were their parents.
Recently, Yang Wei's luck had been great. Not only had his soul power reached the Soul Emperor level, but because of the special nature of his Martial Soul, the Profound Iron Sword, he had attracted the attention of a Sword Douluo who personally instructed him, improving both his strength and combat experience.
Yang Wei was only six years older than Yang Xiong, just 25 years old, yet his progress was rapid. To reach the Soul Emperor level at 25 was extraordinary in the soul master world.
After taking the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, Yang Wei developed a unique insight into swordsmanship, even mastering sword qi, and might reach very high realms in swordsmanship.
After handling everything, Yang Xiong took the last Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor torso soul bone to see Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi was extremely pleased, clearly knowing the power of this soul bone, and immediately gave it to Ning Rongrong. This also reflected Yang Xiong's attitude toward Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi probably had heard about Yang Xiong secretly establishing the main sect but never confronted him about it. The strong support from the three great single-attribute families was obvious, and their cooperation was seamless. The Seven Treasure Glazed Sect was even willing to conduct some loss-making deals.
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