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"Arrogant." The Rakshasa God sneered, his divine might on full display.
In his hand, a massive scythe quietly appeared, its blade emanating a purple energy glow, exuding a fierce and evil aura.
As one of the most powerful main gods under the command of the Evil God, the Rakshasa God was now in a fluctuating state of power, with both the Goddess of Kindness and the Evil God King having stepped down. Even the current Evil God King was not much stronger than him. This was the reason for the Rakshasa God's arrogance.
"Rakshasa Scythe."
With a loud shout, the Rakshasa God swung the massive scythe in his hand towards Xu Ran, the scythe transforming into a colossal demonic blade hundreds of meters long, looking immensely powerful.
Divine Power, by its very nature, is much stronger than Soul Power. This difference lies in the essence of the energies.
If the Soul Power stored in Xu Ran's body were all converted into Divine Power, with Xu Ran's capabilities, he could easily defeat the Rakshasa God.
However, even now, it wasn't necessarily impossible.
"Xu Ran, how about you admit defeat and become Tang San's demon puppet, serving Tang San for life? That way, I can let you go," the Rakshasa said indifferently. The gap between humans and gods was as vast as a chasm.
What could Xu Ran possibly use to fight him?
Tang San was the inheritor he had personally chosen. Sooner or later, he would become the true Luo Sha, and at that time, he might even compete with the current Evil God King for the position of Divine King.
Tang San's talent was strong, and the power of his Luo Sha bloodline even stronger. Sooner or later, once he completed his transformation and became a god, his power would far surpass that of the Rakshasa God.
But before that happened, he needed to help Tang San remove Xu Ran. Otherwise, Xu Ran would continue to hound him, potentially becoming the nightmare that prevented his ascension to godhood.
"After you're dead, those around you will face Tang San's blade. Your woman will also become Tang San's plaything."
"The inheritor of the Rakshasa God should enjoy the best resources of this world, women included."
The Rakshasa God sneered, his eyes blatantly roaming over Ye Lingling's body.
Despite his lack of interest in ordinary humans, that didn't stop him from admiring the mortal women by Xu Ran's side, who were indeed naturally beautiful and capable of bringing down kingdoms and cities.
Such women, when enjoyed by Tang San, would also settle a matter of his heart.
"Especially Xiaowu and Bai Chenxiang. Once Tang San gets them, they will be reduced to mere playthings. Then Tang San will realize that what he once cherished was so base."
"People with great ambitions cannot have feelings in their hearts. With enough strength and the scythe in hand, everything in this world can be obtained."
"I hate it most when someone covets the women by my side. You deserve to die!"
"So what if you're a god? If you stand in my way, I will kill you just the same."
Xu Ran's voice turned cold and ruthless; if he really ended up in the hands of the Rakshasa God, given the Rakshasa God's methods, he might indeed do as he threatened.
At this thought, a chill ran through his heart.
Fortunately, he was strong enough to protect those around him with ease.
"Die!"
Xu Ran bellowed, and a myriad of colored sword lights surged from his hand. In Unity of Man and Sword, Xu Ran seemed to transform into a sword himself, and his Godslayer Sword burst forth with a brilliant light, shrouding him in countless Sword Intents.
In that moment, Xu Ran's aura climbed higher and higher.
Suddenly, Xu Ran's presence exceeded the limits of a Titled Douluo and touched upon another critical point.
At the same time, on Xu Ran's body, the Myriad Beasts Armor emitted the cries of beasts, with the aura of numerous ferocious bloodlines protecting him.
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"What, what is happening?"
"How could such a treasure be on you?"
"This aura, it has already transcended ordinary items, and is nearly reaching the level of a Divine Artifact." The Rakshasa God looked at Xu Ran with astonishment, his heart churning with shock and awe.
Xu Ran's Myriad Beasts Armor, fused with the blood essence of numerous ferocious beast leaders, was in essence a Demi-God Artifact.
And his "Godslayer Sword," as his Martial Soul, grew more powerful along with his own strength. Moreover, since it was his Martial Soul, Xu Ran could wield it with great ease. It can be said that now, the "Godslayer Sword" was no less than a Divine Artifact.
"That sword." The Rakshasa God's eyes narrowed. As the Rakshasa God, one of the top thirty-two main gods in the Divine Realm, he felt a hint of trepidation at this moment.
And the source of that trepidation was none other than the sword itself.
Even the Asura Demon Sword of the Asura God, the Scepter of Destruction of the Destruction God, and the Evil God's Scales of Judgment, the three super divine weapons, could not bring him such overwhelming pressure.
"What kind of weapon is this? How could you, a mere mortal, possess such a bizarre sword?" The Rakshasa God gazed at Xu Ran in horror, the twinge of fear suppressed as he was overtaken by thick surprise and greed.
Such a fine thing, if he could control it, would bolster the Rakshasa God's standing in the Divine Realm, perhaps even allowing him to supplant the Evil God King.
"Are you talking about this?"
"Its name is 'Godslayer,'" Xu Ran said indifferently.
"'Godslayer'? A fine name indeed. Then let me see if you can really slay a god," the Rakshasa God said furiously. A lowly mortal daring to enrage divine beings? Xu Ran insulted his Inheritor was one thing, but to look down upon him too was seeking death!
"Die!" the Rakshasa God roared, pumping more divine power into his hands, enhancing the might of the Rakshasa Scythe.
The next moment, the "Godslayer Sword" and the Rakshasa Scythe collided with a resounding crash.
The tremendous wave of energy caused the heavens and the earth to dim, shattering everything around due to the residual force.
The entire sky darkened.
The aura of the Rakshasa God, along with the countless Sword Intent originating from Xu Ran, filled the land with slicing Wind Blades.
The disturbance on Xu Ran's side instantly set off an uproar across Tiandou City, as countless powerhouses awoke in shock, staring at the darkened sky, causing pandemonium.
"This aura... Xu Ran, are you in trouble?"
At the Lake of Life, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena suddenly opened her eyes, gazing at the sky with murder sprawling in her gaze.
"Whoever it is that dares to make a move on Xu Ran must die," Gu Yuena's beautiful face turned icy as she abruptly stood up, transforming into a streak of silver light heading towards the horizon.
Xu Ran was now the person she valued and was closest to, and if anything happened to him, she would stir unrest throughout the Divine Realm.
Inside the imperial palace of Tiandou City,
Qian Renxue sensed the divine aura in the sky and was similarly shocked to the core.
Instantly, she thought of Xu Ran. Aside from him, who would provoke divine beings to such an extent that a god would be compelled to act this way?
"Xu Ran, no, I don't want anything to happen to you," Qian Renxue's face paled, her body trembling, her eyes instantly reddening.
Although she always quarreled with Xu Ran and felt angry whenever she saw him, delighting in other women's company, Xu Ran was nonetheless the one she cared about most. It was simply her way of getting back at him for not paying enough attention to her.
"Xu Ran, if you dare die before me, I will never forgive you in my lifetime," Qian Renxue said, her eyes crimson with emotion, as she rushed out. At that moment, all resentment turned into deep worry and longing.