Even though Bone Douluo had stopped applying pressure, Yang Xiong's forehead was covered in sweat, and he was kneeling on one knee on the ground. Clearly, the pressure Bone Douluo had exerted on him earlier was significant.
Ning Fengzhi stared at Yang Xiong's hands and said, "Little Xiong, I didn't expect you to still be holding back in Spirit City. It seems you don't want people to know your true strength."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "Sect Leader, in Spirit City, I was very aware of the gap between me and Charm Demon. Even if I went all out, I might not have won. Rather than that, it was better to hold back."
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "I understand. I'm afraid you were guarding against Spirit Hall from the beginning. If you had truly exposed the two Soul Bones on your hands, Spirit Hall would probably have done everything in their power to intercept and kill you."
At this moment, Bone Douluo also spoke. "Yang Xiong, what exactly are you pursuing? Your strength is even greater than I imagined. I'm afraid no Soul Master of the same level would be your opponent."
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth. "I want to become the strongest in the world. I want to reach the absolute peak of the Soul Master world."
Bone Douluo looked a little puzzled. "Do you know what the strongest in the world is? Do you know what the peak of a Soul Master is? You are very suitable for cultivating defense. Haven't you thought about the extreme you might encounter by focusing on defense? Perhaps no one in the world will be able to break through your defense."
Yang Xiong said, "It's not just about defense. I want to achieve the strongest attack, the strongest defense, the strongest strength, the strongest speed, and the strongest physique. With all of these, I can definitely become the strongest in the world."
Sword Douluo, who was standing nearby, immediately became interested. "Yang Xiong, do you know what the strongest attack is?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment. "Senior Sword Douluo, I believe that with ultimate strength combined with ultimate speed, plus an attribute that can break through all defenses, that would be the strongest attack."
Sword Douluo smiled. "That's interesting. But do you know that for the three points you mentioned, ordinary Soul Masters can generally only focus on one direction of research? Even the top experts of this generation can at most balance two points. To achieve all of them is basically impossible."
A look of determination appeared on Yang Xiong's face. "Others might not be able to, but I have hope of doing so. My body is my Martial Soul. Speed, strength, defense, physique – these can all be pushed to the extreme through my continuous training, ultimately breaking through limits. And after infinite breakthroughs, I will definitely be able to reach the limit of a Soul Master."
Sword Douluo's expression was serious, then he suddenly laughed. "That's quite interesting. What a good concept, using the body as a Martial Soul, and what a good concept, breaking through limits."
"I, Sword Dao Chen Xin, am known as unparalleled in attack, but do you know who the true strongest person in this world is?"
Yang Xiong said, "In the past hundred years, the strongest should be Spirit Hall's Great Enshriner Qian Daoliu, who is known as invincible in the sky; Clear Sky Sect's ancestor Tang Chen, who is known as invincible on land; and Sea God Island's Great Enshriner Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, who is known as invincible in the ocean. These three should be the strongest people in the past hundred years, and they are the three ninety-ninth level Limit Douluo who have appeared in this world."
Sword Douluo nodded. "The three people you mentioned are the insurmountable peaks of the Soul Master world in the past hundred years. Do you have the confidence to surpass them?"
A look of resolve appeared on Yang Xiong's face. "Of course. If I can't surpass the limits, wouldn't all my efforts be wasted?"
Sword Douluo was silent for a while before speaking. "Alright, I haven't had any inheritors all these years. Seeing that you are quite interesting, I am willing to take you as my disciple. Perhaps you can truly reach that highest peak."
Yang Xiong, Ning Fengzhi, and Bone Douluo were all startled at this moment. They hadn't expected the usually aloof Sword Douluo to want to take Yang Xiong as a disciple.
Especially Bone Douluo, whose face turned a little dark at this moment. "Old Sword, what do you mean by that? I didn't expect there to be such a shameless person like you."
"Yang Xiong, I see that you are diligently cultivating defense, and you are quite fated with me. I have also been observing you for a long time. Are you willing to become my disciple? I will definitely teach you everything I know in the future."
Sword Douluo swept a cold glance. "You cowardly man, what kind of garbage is your weak defense? Do you believe I can break your defense with one sword strike?"
Bone Douluo was not to be outdone. "You sword man, don't even show off your weak and powerless attacks. It's embarrassing."
Yang Xiong: ...
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Ning Fengzhi quickly spoke up. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, please wait a moment. Perhaps there's a better way?"
Only then did Sword Douluo speak. "Fengzhi, I'm giving you face today, otherwise I would definitely teach this cowardly man a lesson."
Bone Douluo also glared angrily. "Fengzhi, don't blame me for not giving you face, otherwise I really want to beat this sword man up."
Ning Fengzhi said, "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, since you both think highly of Yang Xiong, and Yang Xiong wants to pursue the strongest defense and the strongest attack, why don't you both take him as your disciple? Perhaps he can combine the advantages of both of you and truly reach the peak of a Soul Master."
Sword and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, but they both felt that Ning Fengzhi's words were a little off.
Bone Douluo said, "If Yang Xiong studies defense with me, it will take a lot of time. Will he still have time to study offense with the sword man?"
Sword Douluo showed a hint of displeasure. "That's because your teaching level is too poor. Cultivating attack doesn't depend on time, it depends on comprehension, and of course, it also depends on the teacher's teaching level."
Bone Douluo was furious. "You sword man, are you saying my teaching level is poor? I'd like to compare with you."
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Ning Fengzhi quickly spoke up. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, Little Xiong has many pursuits and his own cultivation ideas. He can manage his time himself. Your main role is to guide his cultivation and help him avoid detours."
After Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, he directly gave Yang Xiong a look. Yang Xiong instantly understood and bowed to Sword and Bone Douluo. "Senior Sword Douluo, Senior Bone Douluo, this junior Yang Xiong humbly requests that you take me as your disciple. I will definitely cultivate diligently in the future and not let down the prestige of the two seniors."
Sword and Bone Douluo held high positions in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and were also top experts of this generation. Looking at the entire Douluo Continent, Yang Xiong actually admired and respected Sword Douluo the most, and Bone Douluo was in a sense not inferior to Sword Douluo. At this moment, both of them were actually willing to take him as a disciple, which was an unexpected surprise.
Sword and Bone Douluo, who were originally a little angry, finally nodded.
Sword Douluo said, "Yang Xiong, from today onwards, you are my and Old Bone's disciple. I hope you cultivate diligently and do not let down the expectations of the three of us."
"You are already level forty now. What are your plans next? Are you going to Sunset Forest to obtain your fourth Soul Ring?"
Yang Xiong quickly said, "Teachers, I have been to Sunset Forest many times, but there are no Soul Beasts that are too suitable for me there. I plan to go to Star Dou Great Forest with Teacher Lin Gong to obtain a Soul Ring."
Sword Douluo nodded. "Alright, although that old fellow Lin Gong's strength is average, his research on Soul Beasts and Martial Souls is quite good. And you also have a certain plan for your own cultivation. Then you should go obtain your Soul Ring first, and we will arrange your teaching after you return to the Sect."
Yang Xiong said, "Thank you, two teachers. I will definitely return as soon as possible."
Sword Douluo seemed to think of something and took out a token from his person. The token was very simple. The front had a pattern of a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and the back had a Seven Kill Sword.
"Yang Xiong, this is a symbol of my identity. From now on, do not disgrace my prestige."
Bone Douluo, who was standing nearby, also did not hesitate and took out a token. The front of the token was a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and the back was an unusually ferocious Bone Dragon.
Yang Xiong took the tokens symbolizing their identities with both hands and bowed again. "Thank you, two masters. I will definitely not disappoint you."
After Yang Xiong left, only Sword and Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi remained. However, the three of them looked quite happy, clearly indicating that they were quite impressed with Yang Xiong's current strength.
Ning Fengzhi thought for a while before speaking. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, do you think Yang Xiong has the possibility of reaching the strength of those three Limit Douluo?"
Sword Douluo shook his head. "It's hard to say. In terms of temperament, Yang Xiong is top-notch, and he also has a certain plan for his cultivation, and even his opportunities are very good. I'm just a little unsure how strong his Martial Soul can be."
Bone Douluo glared at Sword Douluo. "Fengzhi, I think Yang Xiong has a lot of hope. As this kid said, Soul Masters need to break through limits, and it is indeed easier for his body to break through since it is his Martial Soul."
"Have you noticed that Yang Xiong's Martial Soul has actually changed? When he was in school, it seemed relatively ordinary, and the color was also very average, but now when he uses his Martial Soul, his entire body actually turns silver. I even suspect that his Martial Soul has mutated during the cultivation process."
"Especially after observing him secretly, his strength seems to have significantly improved since his Martial Soul changed after entering Sunset Forest last time. It seems to have changed from the Martial Soul level."
Ning Fengzhi was also startled when he heard this. "Uncle Bone, could this be related to Yang Xiong secretly sneaking into Dugu Bo's Herb Garden?"
Bone Douluo nodded. "I secretly observed Yang Xiong just now. His three External Soul Bones have been completely fused, especially the two External Soul Bones on his hands. They should be from the same Soul Beast, but they have different attributes, which I find very strange."
"However, the attack power of those two External Soul Bones on his hands is indeed good. I'm afraid even ordinary Soul Kings would find it difficult to resist."
Sword Douluo also spoke. "That's true. I think Yang Xiong's two External Soul Bones are extremely sharp. I'm afraid he might even have a chance against Spirit Hall's Charm Demon. It's very rare for a young person to be able to avoid showing off their brilliance and know how to hide their strength."
"You should be aware of Spirit Hall's methods over the years. How many young geniuses have died prematurely because they were too brilliant."
Ning Fengzhi finally nodded with some relief. "I hope I haven't misjudged him. If Rong Rong and Yang Xiong can develop in the future, perhaps our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can reach an unprecedented peak."
At this moment, Yang Xiong was full of joy. He knew that Sword and Bone Douluo had extremely high standards, and now he could actually become a disciple of both of them at the same time. From now on, he wouldn't need to grope his way through cultivation.
In the Soul Master world, high-level Soul Masters have their own cultivation methods. Even the simplest guidance they give to ordinary Soul Masters can help ordinary Soul Masters avoid many detours in the cultivation process.
And Sword and Bone Douluo are the peaks of attack and defense. If it weren't for insufficient opportunities, their achievements would definitely not have been limited like this. For example, neither of them had 100,000-Year Soul Rings or Soul Bones, which led to their cultivation being extremely slow after level ninety-five.
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