Chapter 296: Asura Sword

"Remember, though you have transcended your path and achieved eternity, you have not yet gained the connection and blessing of the upper realm's laws, nor have you reached the stage of cultivating a divine spark. While you cannot directly control the laws of heaven and earth for combat like a god, this is also a good thing for you. It allows you to perfectly conceal everything you possess, making you the most unique and powerful being on this continent.

Furthermore, the cultivation methods and powers you use remain unchanged. It's just that your physical essence has undergone a metamorphosis, and under the baptism of my power and a portion of the Angel's Heart's power, you have gained formidable strength that surpasses all other beings. Even a cultivator at the peak of Tribulation Transcendence Grand Perfection cannot defeat you now. The true number one strongest on this continent will be born the moment you grasp the Asura's Sword."

Boom...

In that instant, the tomb before him vibrated violently with unprecedented intensity, and the sword, black and white all over yet possessing a perfect silhouette, finally appeared.

"My heavens, look!" someone exclaimed. "Is that... the Asura's legacy? What on earth happened to Boss?"

Long Kun and the others cried out. At this moment, let alone stopping it, even merely observing, no one could truly understand what was happening.

The moment he grasped the sword, Xu Yang felt an unprecedented sense of complete integration.

The coexistence of Angelic power and Asura power allowed Xu Yang to purely gain strength, purifying away all negative influences related to departed souls. In contrast, poor Tuoba Yun, who had thought he possessed everything, was merely a joke—a puppet who had unknowingly paved the way for Xu Yang.

That's fine; consider it the price he paid for massacring the Qianyun Sect lineage.

"Boy," the voice continued, "I'm not sure what benefits Angelic power will bring you. After all, I didn't control this power for long before I was banished by the Divine Realm. The only thing I'm certain of is that Angelic power's powerful healing and restorative abilities are unmatched by any other force on this continent. You must conceal everything you possess well."

"Understood."

At some point, a black cloak appeared around Xu Yang, concealing his entire face except for his eyes and eyebrows.

The true outline of the sword in his hand was also perfectly hidden by his unique and powerful Asura power. From the outside, it looked like an ancient sword burning with a black aura, with no other peculiarities.

Even so, no one dared to deny that Xu Yang was now infinitely more powerful than at any point in his past!

It was as if the person standing before them was the true God of Asura.

"Don't worry," Xu Yang said. "You have given me power, told me everything I wanted to know, and guided me on my path. In my heart, you are already half a teacher to me. Now, I will fulfill my promise to you and redeem your soul. As for the next step, I will consider giving my companions a chance to achieve godhood."

The Asura snickered: "You, boy, want to ask me how your companions can also acquire a soul world with color while avoiding the scrutiny of the upper realm? It's simple. Once I transfer the Angel's Heart to you, you will possess the ability to impart color. After your transformation, your companions, as long as they reach the peak of the Tribulation Transcendence realm, will be able to sever their paths prematurely, unseen by the upper realm."

"Excellent."

Boom...

A wave of black aura rippled out, and all commotion in the entire parallel space completely subsided.

After completing all this, the Asura's wisp of soul told Xu Yang the path to the Infinite Tower, then completely dissipated and vanished. All he had to do now was await Xu Yang's redemption.

Returning to face his companions, although Xu Yang's strength and demeanor had drastically changed, his feelings for them remained unaffected. That inexplicable sense of ease and familiarity was still present.

"Boss, you..."

Seeing their hesitant expressions, Xu Yang sighed softly.

"As you can see, I have inherited the Asura's power," Xu Yang said. "There are some things I cannot tell any of you right now, as doing so might bring about devastating disaster for you. You only need to trust me. In the future, if you stay by my side, I will give each of you a satisfactory explanation."

After Xu Yang finished speaking, the Empress was the first to respond.

"No matter what the world becomes, you will always be the person I care about most, A-Yang!"

The Empress sent a soul message into Xu Yang's mind. The two exchanged a tender glance, and a touch of the Empress's fierce devotion melted away any potential barriers.

The others also voiced their support, declaring that they would trust and support Xu Yang unconditionally, even if it meant death.

"Very well! What we need to do now is head to the Infinite Tower and eliminate Tuoba Yun."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"As for you, Sword Spirit," Xu Yang continued, "from today onward, you are officially a member of our team. You are my subordinate, my companion, my brother. Unless it's during necessary combat, you no longer need to maintain your sword form."

The Sword Spirit placed a hand over his chest and responded respectfully. Originally, he had been worried that Xu Yang, now possessing the even more powerful Asura's Sword, would abandon him. But when he heard Xu Yang's words, even as a Sword Spirit, he was filled with warm emotion.

After communicating everything, Xu Yang gently waved his hand towards the void behind him, and a large but remarkably stable void rift appeared.

"What?!"

The dozen or so people present were utterly dumbfounded.

"This, this is unbelievably strong, Boss!" someone exclaimed. "Have you... have you already reached the peak of Tribulation Transcendence?"

Xu Yang chuckled softly, giving Long Kun a meaningful look before steadily guiding everyone through the void rift to the other side.

Peak of Tribulation Transcendence? It was likely that even those at that level weren't worthy of carrying Xu Yang's shoes. In Xu Yang's presence, anyone below Tribulation Transcendence Grand Perfection could only be described as an ant.

Even an individual at the ultimate extreme of Grand Perfection could likely be instantly killed by Xu Yang if he concentrated his full power.

In a sense, Xu Yang was already the unparalleled foremost individual below the gods.

When they opened their eyes again, the scenery before them had undergone a dramatic change.

The most striking feature of this parallel space was that the clouds in the sky were always a purplish-red, appearing truly magnificent and beautiful.

The air was also filled with a fresh scent; it looked nothing like a battlefield of sin breeding destruction and gloom.

"Wow!" someone exclaimed. "We've finally arrived at a comfortable place. Boss, is this the space where the Infinite Tower is located?"

Xu Yang nodded. "I will explain the rest in detail later. For now, you only need to remember that the Tower Master of the Infinite Tower, Daoist Master Xiaoyao, is also our enemy, just like Tuoba Yun."

"What?"