Douluo: I, the Sun God

Chapter 195 Asura Illusion
The Asura phantom's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, but each time it tore through Xu Yang's body, the shattered flesh would reform in the golden-red sunlight. The nine spirit rings spun endlessly like planets, then transformed into nine streams of light that merged into Xu Yang's body.

If Chen Xin were here at this moment, he would definitely exclaim in surprise: "Seven Kill Sword Technique!"

Indeed, the technique Xu Yang is currently using is derived from the Seven Kill Sword Technique. Through repeated ravages by the Asura Illusion, he has finally mastered the Seven Kill Sword Technique, using himself as a vessel to integrate all nine soul rings into himself, thus gaining complete control over the power of the soul rings.

"The Spear Without Darkness!"

At this moment, Xu Yang had completely merged with his own Sun Martial Soul, and he himself was the sun. He stretched out his left hand, and the sunlight gathered, transforming into a golden-red light spear that he held in his hand and forcefully threw at the Asura phantom in front of him.

A golden-red light flashed by, and the Asura Phantom lowered its head in disbelief, glanced at the light spear stuck in its chest, and then raised its head: "Even I didn't react in time. I knew my choice was right."

Xu Yang's chest heaved slightly as he confidently declared, "Having fused with nine spirit rings, I have mastered all the characteristics of the Sun Martial Soul, including sunlight. No matter how strong you are, you cannot dodge an attack at the speed of light."

The Asura Illusion laughed, "It is indeed very powerful, but it's not without a way to deal with it!"

As he spoke, Asura's divine power continuously gathered around the phantom, transforming into countless blood-red mirrors, which then coalesced into a suit of armor that it donned. Xu Yang's golden eyes shone with a golden-red light, and he immediately recognized that each mirror forming the armor was composed of countless prisms, making it impossible for attacks like the Spear of No Darkness to penetrate them.

"It seems we can only rely on sheer strength!"

Xu Yang gave a wry smile, his body burning with true solar fire. The crimson-gold solar domain began to sublimate, faintly taking the shape of a small world. He condensed this small world onto the Solar Holy Blade, carrying the power of the entire small world as he charged towards the Asura Illusion.

He didn't have many options and could only pin his hopes on the infinite effect of his ninth soul skill.

After three days and nights of fierce fighting, the crimson space was covered with spiderweb-like cracks. Even the power of the Asura Illusion could not be inexhaustible. At this moment, his figure was already quite illusory. When the Asura Illusion used "Asura Judgment" for the seventh time, Xu Yang suddenly noticed that the scarlet color of the opponent's sword blade had dimmed by three points compared to the beginning.

With at least half of the sun god's power remaining within him, his chances of winning are increasing.

Xu Yang's eyes sharpened. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, the small world on the Sun Holy Blade shone brightly. He unleashed his full power, slashing fiercely at the Asura phantom. This strike embodied the insights gained from three days and nights of fierce battle, carrying the true fire of the sun and the power of the sun god, making it unstoppable.

Despite his best efforts to defend, the Asura phantom was ultimately a step too slow. The Sun Blade pierced through his prism armor, leaving a deep wound on his illusory form. The Asura phantom swayed, his power seemingly rapidly dissipating.

Xu Yang pressed his advantage, relentlessly wielding the Sun Blade, each strike carrying the oppressive force of a small world. The Asura Illusion gradually found it difficult to defend itself, its form becoming increasingly transparent.

Finally, under Xu Yang's all-out attack, the Asura Illusion shattered completely, turning into countless blood-red light spots that dissipated into the blood-red space. As it dissipated, the blood-red space also began to collapse, and the surrounding environment returned to the environment inside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. "Asura God's Fifth Trial: Defeat the Asura Illusion, Completed. Reward: 15% Asura God Light Affinity. Current Affinity: 50%."

"The sixth trial of the Asura God: pass through the Asura Illusion and experience the suffering of the seven emotions and six desires."

"The Asura Illusion?! As expected, the ultimate cultivation of any system places extremely high demands on one's character!"

After reviewing the content of the sixth test, Xu Yang sighed inwardly; this hurdle was indeed approaching. However, the battle with the Asura Illusion had greatly depleted his energy and spirit, and now was not the best time for the test. He needed to get some sleep first.

Xu Yang dragged his tired body to a clean corner and lay down, soon falling into a deep sleep.

In his dream, he unexpectedly entered a hellish illusion. He found himself in a bustling metropolis, surrounded by beautiful women, successful in his career, and enjoying all the world's riches. But just as he was indulging in this bliss, his beloved suddenly perished, his career collapsed instantly, and endless pain overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

Xu Yang jolted awake from his dream, his clothes soaked with cold sweat. He realized this might have been a rehearsal of a hallucination, a warning of the trials he was about to face. After resting for a while, Xu Yang regained some of his strength.

He decided to venture into the Asura Illusion. The moment he entered, the surrounding scenery instantly transformed; he found himself on a battlefield engulfed in flames, a general whose soldiers had suffered heavy casualties. Enemy cavalry surged in like a tidal wave, their battle cries deafening.

Xu Yang's heart tightened, but he quickly calmed down, realizing this was a test from the illusion. He brandished a weapon that didn't exist, commanding virtual soldiers in battle. However, each charge only resulted in more casualties, and a sense of powerlessness and grief washed over him as if it were a tangible reality. Just as he was about to be overwhelmed by these emotions, he suddenly remembered his mission and his previous determination to defeat the Asura illusion.

Xu Yang took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the grief and helplessness in his heart. He circulated his solar divine power, and golden-red light instantly enveloped his entire body. He roared, as if he truly held the Holy Blade of the Sun in his hand, and charged towards the densest concentration of enemies. With each swing, large swathes of enemies were engulfed by the golden-red light. Inspired by him, the soldiers rallied again, shouting and following him in the charge. The battlefield situation gradually turned around, and the enemy began to retreat in disarray.

However, just when Xu Yang thought victory was in sight, the illusion suddenly shifted again. He returned to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, only to see his family and friends brutally murdered by the enemy, their blood staining the land red. Overwhelmed by immense anger and pain, he nearly lost his mind, but he gritted his teeth, constantly reminding himself that this was an illusion. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and tried to break free from the heavy shackles of this illusion.

The crimson moon shattered in the illusory dome, and Xu Yang's pupils reflected the scattered limbs. His sword-wielding hand was suddenly covered by a gentle touch; turning around, he saw his mother from his past life standing there, smiling: "Yang'er, come back with me!"

The prism began to spin at high speed, and Xu Yang's memories of his past life were fragmented into chaotic pieces, with each scene replaying before his eyes.

Seeing these scenes, Xu Yang couldn't hold back anymore. His past life had always been a regret for him, the biggest secret in his heart.

(End of this chapter)