Chapter 250: The Asura Domain

Chapter 250: The Asura Domain

Yang Potian spent months under the Asura Divine Light, progressing to higher levels of the steps over time. At first, he could only withstand the five-hundredth step, where prolonged exposure made him colder and more ruthless. However, the intense Asura Divine Light also subtly transformed his soul power and enhanced his mastery of domains.

After about three months, he could endure the eight-hundredth step, and through countless confrontations with the Divine Light, his Slaughter God Domain gradually evolved into the Domain of Slaughter. With this transformation, his perspective changed—everything around him seemed like mere insects.

The Domain of Slaughter also granted a unique ability: a "magic-suppression" effect. Within this domain, similar to the City of Slaughter, no opponent could use soul skills. Conversely, if he reversed its effect, the domain could enhance a soul master's killing traits, allowing them to use soul skills even within the City of Slaughter. It was likely this ability that enabled Tang Chen to rule the city as the King of Slaughter.

Three more months passed, and Yang Potian reached the nine-hundredth step, his domains growing stronger to the point where he could contend with the Asura Divine Light on this level. Both his Soul-Piercing Domain and Gravity Domain began showing signs of evolution, even hinting at potential fusion among all three domains.

After another three months, Yang Potian was finally able to endure the thousandth step, and his body and domains had reached the pinnacle of their strength.

The Domain of Slaughter reached an absolute peak, seemingly ready for transformation. His Soul-Piercing Domain evolved into an Ultimate Metal Domain, capable of manipulating metallic elements within the domain. Meanwhile, his Gravity Domain turned into a supreme Force Domain, enabling him to wield immense strength at will.

With only one final step remaining, an insurmountable divide separating mortal and godlike power, Yang Potian remained undaunted. Pushing his three domains to their limits, he took the final step. The air rippled like a tidal wave, and the world seemed to tremble. It was as if a mortal had defied the heavens themselves.

In that moment, Yang Potian's Domain of Slaughter transformed into the Asura Domain—the ultimate killing domain and a true god-level ability.

After taking that last step, the pressure on his body dissipated instantly, and he felt a new lightness. His whole body exuded a blood-red aura of slaughter, a hundred times stronger than when he'd first acquired the Slaughter God Domain. Simply standing still, he radiated a bloodthirsty energy that could instill terror.

Yang Potian felt his very nature shift, becoming more decisive in battle. This was no mere killing intent; it seemed ingrained within his soul.

After climbing all 1,001 steps, he found himself before a massive temple. The grand hall was bathed in red light, as though submerged in a sea of blood, and at its center stood a towering throne.

A voice echoed in his mind: "First Trial of the Asura's Nine Trials, complete. Reward: ten percent affinity with Asura."

In front of him, the second trial of the Asura's Nine Trials appeared: "Asura's Blood Sea: Spend at least twelve hours daily within the Asura Blood Sea for a year. Time may be accumulated over multiple sessions."

Yang Potian contemplated this. The trial seemed similar to the Torrential Hell Trial on Seagod Island. This Asura Blood Sea would likely be equally challenging.

In a flash of red light, he returned to the altar, which was no longer on Hell Road but beside an endless blood-red sea that boiled and seethed with an eerie energy.

Without hesitation, Yang Potian leapt into the Asura Blood Sea.

The sensation was completely different from the Asura Divine Light. Whereas the Divine Light had honed his soul power and domains, the Asura Blood Sea seemed focused on his physical body.

Upon entering, an intense corrosive energy began eating away at him, similar to when he had entered magma but far more painful. The Asura Blood Sea also contained Asura God's divine power, which penetrated beyond his skin, affecting his blood, bones, marrow, and even soul.

In addition to the Asura God's energy, a sinister and dark aura pervaded the sea—likely from the Rakshasa God, whose influence had long corrupted the City of Slaughter.

Over time, Yang Potian felt his mind being pulled toward madness, as though endless resentful souls were invading his consciousness. Many of the figures were those he had killed in the City of Slaughter; these were the grudges of all who had died there.

After ten hours, Yang Potian returned to the altar. Any longer in the blood sea, and he risked losing his sanity.

Examining his hands, he noticed faint changes. His hands, once rough with calluses, were now marked with faint blood-red lines resembling the markings Tang Chen had developed. These lines seemed to be spreading. If he remained in the blood sea for a full year, his entire body and even his martial soul might be covered, transforming him into a demonic figure.

He began to suspect that Tang Chen had failed his trial at this stage.

Curious, Yang Potian pondered Tang Chen's fate. Hadn't he completed the seventh trial only to be ambushed by the Rakshasa God in the eighth? Why was he facing such a difficult trial so early?

In the Asura Temple of the Divine Realm, the Asura God and Seagod observed Yang Potian through a mystical mirror.

The Seagod looked puzzled. "Asura, what are you doing? This trial is usually the eighth of the Asura's Nine Trials. You've raised the difficulty significantly—aren't you concerned he might end up like Tang Chen?"

The Asura God's expression was stern. "This is indeed the eighth trial, but what meaning would the other trials hold for him?"

"This boy endured the Asura Divine Light in just nine months, a trial at least ten times harder than Tang Chen's. Tang Chen's trial involved only 668 steps, while Yang Potian conquered the entire thousand and one. His talent and resilience are beyond impressive."

The Seagod shook his head. "With such talent, shouldn't you guide him more carefully? The eighth trial isn't like the others. The Asura Blood Sea is tainted with Rakshasa God's power—it's dangerous."

The Asura God replied, "The typical first trial grants the Slaughter God Domain, which Yang Potian already has under complete control. Now, he even possesses the Asura Domain, marking him as a half-god. Not even the Rakshasa God could easily affect him."

"What he truly lacks now is a godly body. Passing this trial will harden him to a divine threshold. If he succeeds, he will likely be able to touch the godly realm himself."

The Seagod remained uncertain. "But he doesn't have a torso spirit bone. Even after enduring the Asura Blood Sea, he will lack the foundation of a complete godly physique."

The Asura God observed Yang Potian's body closely. "You forget—his martial soul is a full-body martial spirit. After multiple evolutions, it's nearing god-level. Do you think it has room to evolve further?"

The Seagod fell silent, considering this.

Yang Potian's trial routine became straightforward. He spent at least twelve hours daily in the Asura Blood Sea, meditating on the altar when he emerged, his thoughts steeped in focused clarity.

The mysterious force within the blood sea constantly tried to pull him into darkness, testing his resilience. With experience from mastering the Slaughter God Domain, he had gained mental discipline.

Each day on the altar, he recited a meditation scripture, the Heart Sutra, over and over. Whenever his mind wavered, the Heart Sutra seemed to restore his focus.

Over time, his entire body transformed, now covered in intricate markings.

The markings had begun on his hands but eventually spread to his limbs, face, and finally his torso, even penetrating his heart and mind—his most vital organs. The markings grew finer and more cohesive until they formed a seamless whole across his body, imperceptible without close inspection.

Throughout this transformation, Yang Potian felt his physical body undergoing profound changes. His skin seemed to absorb a strange energy, which flowed into his blood, bones, and finally his marrow, enhancing his entire being.

(End of Chapter)

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