Chapter 178 – The First Trial of the God of Asura

"I don't want to abandon my Sun Martial Soul. I'd rather forge my own God Position... As far as I know, a single person cannot bear two God Positions. So, please allow me to refuse."

After a moment of reflection, Xu Yang ultimately chose to reject the inheritance of the Asura God Position. As powerful as the Asura God was—a God King of the Divine Realm no less—he had walked his own cultivation path for so many years, formed his own Golden Core, and long since refined his mindset and aspirations. The Asura God Position no longer held the same allure it once might have.

More importantly, Xu Yang had an instinctive feeling: if he accepted the Asura inheritance now, it would limit his future. His cultivation journey might end there.

So he chose to follow his heart—to stay true to the strength he had built step by step.

"Are you certain?" the Asura God's tone held no disappointment—only deepened admiration.

"I'm certain," Xu Yang replied with a nod.

"What if I told you… there's a way to keep your original path while also inheriting the Asura God Position?" the Asura God smiled faintly as he spoke.

Xu Yang was stunned.

He looked at the Asura God in disbelief. Since the God himself had said it, then it wasn't just empty talk or bait to lure him into accepting. There truly was a method to simultaneously walk both paths.

Xu Yang had once thought Tang San's feat of holding two God Positions—Sea God and Asura God—was nearly impossible. Even if it was achievable, the price must've been immense.

But if he too could attain two God Positions…

That price was worth paying.

"If Your Excellency truly has a way for me to retain my self-created God Position and also inherit the Asura God Position, then I'm willing!"

Now that both goals could be fulfilled, Xu Yang would be a fool to refuse.

"Very good." The Asura God nodded with satisfaction—and as he did, the crimson world shattered like glass.

Back in the real world, a blood-red sword-shaped sigil appeared on Xu Yang's forehead. In front of him, a scarlet screen of light materialized with a trial inscribed upon it:

Asura God First Trial — Transform Your Nascent Soul using the Slaughter Will and the Sun True Intent.

At first glance, it seemed simple—but in truth, it was incredibly difficult.

Using two Ture Intents to forge a single Nascent Soul would compromise the soul's purity and hinder future potential. The only viable solution was to fuse the two—creating a new unified True Intents that encompassed both.

"Yang'er, are you alright?! What was that pillar of light just now?!"

Just as Xu Yang was lost in thought, Chen Xin, Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and others rushed into the chamber. Ning Fengzhi's expression was filled with concern. They had all seen the crimson pillar descend and now noticed the strange mark on Xu Yang's brow—undeniably conspicuous.

"That's… a God Inheritance Mark!"

As leaders of the Upper Three Sects, both Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were familiar with legends surrounding God Inheritances. One glance at the Asura Sword sigil told them what had happened.

Before Xu Yang could even answer, Ning Fengzhi blurted out, "Yang'er! Did you receive a God Position?"

"Yes," Xu Yang nodded with a smile. "I received the Asura God Position. It's because I once cleared the City of Slaughter and obtained the Deathgod Domain. Now that my cultivation has reached the threshold, the Asura God descended to initiate the trial."

"The City of Slaughter… Asura God…" Ning Fengzhi murmured, deep in thought. "I remember reading in an ancient sect text that the City of Slaughter is a trial ground created by an Evil God. Supposedly, anyone who passes through it becomes that Evil God's heir… I never thought the legends were real."

Even if he didn't fully grasp the Asura God's rank among the gods, Ning Fengzhi knew—any God Position, regardless of its level, was something no soul master could rival.

"Good! Wonderful! Absolutely excellent!"

Ning Fengzhi slapped Xu Yang on the shoulder in excitement, sincerely overjoyed. Their Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School finally had a god-tier expert rising. Even Chen Xn and Gu Rong beamed with pride.

"If I had known passing the City of Slaughter could get me a God Position, I'd have tried it myself. Maybe I'd be a god by now," Gu Rong joked.

"You?" Chen Xin rolled his eyes. "You should be glad you wouldn't have died in there! That place has existed for who knows how many years. Maybe a handful of people have ever passed through it. But how many of them actually inherited the Asura God Position? None!"

"This only happened because our Yang'er is exceptional. Do you really think others are qualified for this kind of recognition?"

"Hey! Just because you broke through Rank 99 doesn't mean you get to talk down to me. You wanna throw hands, old sword? Let's go!"

"Go ahead, then! You think I'm scared of you?!"

"..."

Seeing the two about to turn the chamber into a training arena, Xu Yang hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed both of them. Smiling, he said, "Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa… please give me some face."

"Hmph. This time I'll let it slide—for Yang'er's sake!" Gu Rong snorted, stepping back while conveniently taking the exit ramp. In truth, he didn't dare spar with Chen Xin anymore—he couldn't win.

Even though he'd learned to form a secondary Soul Core, his cultivation was still stuck at Rank 98. Meanwhile, Chen Xin had surpassed him again, and that constant gap had long frustrated him.

Chen Xin just rolled his eyes and turned back to Xu Yang. He could tell Xu Yang had something to ask.

"Sword Grandpa, I need your help."

Xu Yang didn't beat around the bush. Right now, the only person in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School who could guide him in this matter was Chen Xin. The man had immersed himself in the Seven Kill Sword's Will for decades. His understanding of Willpower was on another level—far beyond Xu Yang's relatively short cultivation experience.

Perhaps he could help Xu Yang fuse the Slaughter Will and the Sun True Intent—creating a unified new Will.

"What?! You want to fuse the Slaughter Will with the Sun True Intent?!"

Once Ning Fengzhi and the others left, Xu Yang explained everything. Chen Xin was utterly stunned.

"Do you even understand what you're saying? The Slaughter Will and the Sun True Intent are two completely separate paths! How can they possibly be fused? They're not like fire and light—two adjacent elements. This is practically impossible!"

"I understand, Sword Grandpa. But my first trial requires me to use both true intent to transform my spirit soul into a Nascent Soul. To keep the soul pure, I must fuse the two into one."

Xu Yang gave a bitter smile. There was no choice. If this allowed him to inherit a second God Position, he had to find a way.

As he spoke, he condensed a wisp of soul power and infused it with his spiritual power. Then, he transferred the method for transforming the spirit soul into a Nascent Soul directly into Chen Xin's mind.