Chapter 480: Surpassing God Xu Yang

Xu Yang saw the incredible shock on the faces of those before him and couldn't help but smile.

"There's no need to be so surprised. I can answer any questions you have right now. Oh, I suppose you're wondering why both Long Kun and I inherited the most complete Phoenix legacy. That's right, Long Kun indeed possesses the purest Phoenix bloodline; I, on the other hand, did not receive a bloodline inheritance from the Phoenix."

As soon as Xu Yang spoke, several dragon souls in the void visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

They had already prepared for the worst-case scenario. Hearing Xu Yang deny their conjecture, everyone felt much more at ease. In their view, as long as he hadn't inherited the Phoenix blood, Xu Yang couldn't threaten them.

But how could they understand that the Phoenix legacy Xu Yang received was far more powerful than the bloodline itself!

"I haven't finished speaking yet; it seems you're celebrating too soon. Although I don't have true Phoenix blood within me, I did receive the Phoenix Domain, which originates from the Phoenix clan's soul—a true divine domain."

"No, how is that possible!" Dragon Elder Five stared in disbelief at the scene before him and couldn't help but retort, "How can you manifest a true Phoenix totem without Phoenix blood in your body? Are you trying to fool children?"

Xu Yang chuckled. "What you don't know is that the Phoenix lineage's totem domain isn't activated by bloodline power, but by soul power. Because I once received the Dragon clan's legacy and was tempered by true Dragon blood, I couldn't fully merge with the Phoenix blood. My brother, Long Kun, had a much deeper connection to the Phoenix's destiny than I did, which is why he was the perfect candidate to receive the Nirvana Blood. My soul power, however, is stronger, allowing me to inherit the Phoenix Soul's domain power, which further enhanced my combat ability. Therefore, what you're about to face is the true power originating from the Phoenix lineage! And of course, there's the power I inherited from the Asura. I will make you understand how foolish it is to try and claim the blessings of all sentient beings on this continent for yourselves."

As Xu Yang spoke, his voice carried an immeasurably powerful, almost divine, tone of judgment, as if his presence on this battlefield alone signified that he was the sole ruler of all.

The next instant, Xu Yang gently raised a hand towards Dragon Elder Five. Blindingly brilliant Phoenix fire blazed wildly, taking on the form of a magnificent dragon.

To everyone's utter shock, this gigantic dragon energy body was enveloped by the unique Phoenix flames of the Phoenix lineage.

The power of the Dragon clan and the power of the Phoenix were perfectly merged, creating such a miracle. Xu Yang seemed to be the first person to ever achieve this since the dawn of creation!

"My heavens, what am I seeing? This guy actually merged the powers of the Dragon and Phoenix clans! How is that possible? How can he be so defiant of natural order? Why?!"

"Is he truly a god? I refuse to believe a human can accomplish something even gods cannot!"

"Everyone knows that the powers of the Dragon and Phoenix cannot possibly merge perfectly. How did he do it...?"

The four dragon souls were completely stunned, and for the first time, they felt genuine fear from Xu Yang.

A moment later, Dragon Elder Five's expression also became extremely grave. He slowly spoke, finally providing an answer: "That's because this guy possesses human blood, a physical body tempered by Dragon blood, and the soul power passed down to him from the Phoenix lineage! In other words, he has combined a human body, Dragon blood, and a Phoenix soul to form a unique, supreme life form unmatched in heaven and earth. He can therefore utilize all the abilities of these three life forms, and that is his most terrifying aspect! In a sense, although he hasn't yet formed a true divine core or gained recognition from the laws of all realms, his practical combat ability is already on par with any divine-level expert in heaven and earth."

Dragon Elder Five did not want to admit the truth before him, but he understood that Xu Yang had now completed the most difficult transformation, becoming the truly unparalleled strongest being in all of heaven and earth. Before the arrival of those unknown forces, Xu Yang had already become the most powerful entity on the continent in this era, having already reached the pinnacle.

The blazing dragon totem of the Phoenix Soul rapidly approached Dragon Elder Five's true form. Even with his perfect full-bodied dragon form, it would be difficult for him to act recklessly in front of Xu Yang, who was now at his peak.

"Dragon Elder Five, was it enjoyable to be so presumptuous in front of me just now? How about I give you another chance to do so?"

As Xu Yang's words fell, he transformed into a streak of light, swiftly charging towards Dragon Elder Five. Simultaneously, Xu Yang unleashed the Phoenix Domain he had just inherited.

In an instant, the Phoenix Soul behind Xu Yang blazed perfectly. The true "Phoenix Dance in the Sky" reappeared at the continent's peak. The moment the most perfect Phoenix totem manifested, even Long Kun, who had inherited the Nirvana Blood, was filled with immense envy.

"Wahahaha, Big Brother truly is Big Brother, always bringing us surprises! I was originally worried that if I alone inherited the Phoenix lineage's legacy, I might tarnish the Phoenix's prestige. But now that Big Brother is here, I'm completely at ease."

Long Kun's words were indeed heartfelt. He clearly knew that with his own strength and talent alone, it would be difficult to replicate the Phoenix lineage's peak power from yesteryear. But now that he saw his Big Brother also received the true inheritance of the Phoenix Soul, that worry vanished.

The next instant, the unparalleled Phoenix Soul shone throughout heaven and earth. As Xu Yang wielded this energy, his Asura Sword also appeared in his hand, unleashing an incomparably dazzling World-Slaying Sword attack upon Dragon Elder Five's complete dragon body!

The red of the Phoenix fire and the black of the Asura power merged into one, forming a sword beam that dominated heaven and earth, locking onto Dragon Elder Five's true form.

If Ling Yao's earth-shattering sword strike earlier was enough to eradicate any expert at the same level in the Tribulation Crossing Peak realm, then Xu Yang's current sword strike had truly reached the god-devouring level.

This was because Dragon Elder Five, at this moment, was a true divine-level combatant. Although he was a Dragon from the Underworld, he did not possess a divine core. Therefore, all his power was manifested through his physical body, unlike humans who, once they become gods and form a divine core, can eventually recover even if their body and soul are completely shattered, as long as the divine core remains intact. The Dragon race, however, lacked this ability. If either their physical body or soul suffered a devastating blow, it meant they could never return to their former state, unless they consumed the complete Dragon Source of a fellow clan member.