Chapter 7: The Slaughter King's Purification

It seems that this is not the time for jokes, I am going to die...

My willpower was ignited as the overdrafted spirit power of mine was pulled by me forcefully.

A massive figure of a sword was unleashed, making its way to the murderous man.

Using my spirit power as an alternative for my soul power, I unleashed a sword strike full of my feelings.

"Sword of Emotions: Love"

I coughed more blood as my injury worsened from forcefully using my already overdrafted soul.

The Sword of Emotions: Love, is the only skill I can use as this only requires the smallest amount of power to activate.

The feeling of Xiang'er's love made my emotions be stirred like a storm, as I remembered the memories of her sad expression after I ascended through the heavens.

This sword is a tribute to her.

"Chen Xiang, wait for me, this time we will not be separated, I promise with my life" Tears welled up and fell in my cheeks, as the resolve to be stronger than my past, sealed itself on me.

The emotions emanated by Hongjun affected the man, as memories were revived in the heart of the vile villain.

"Bo Saixi, because I was obsessed with you, I fell in the abyss of depravity, but I cannot stop this feeling"

"Her clear blue eyes and enchanting features attracted me the most, is love unquestionably an ephemeral surge of emotion?"

The reddened eyes of the man were purified after his emotions were stirred.

"Young man, thank you"

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Hongjun seeing this situation, smiled happily.

"Sir Tang Chen, congratulations" The man was surprised as someone could identify who he is.

"How were you able to know me?" Hongjun shrugged it with a nonchalant smirk.

Seeing this, Tang Chen didn't pursue deeper anymore. Tang Chen's eyes slowly became corrupted again as a poison lurked inside of him.

Hongjun muttered some mantras as the blackish-poison was suppressed inside of Tang Chen. Tang Chen prostrated in front of Hongjun, deeply giving his genuine gratitude.

"Young man, I owe you my life" Tang Chen is a generational genius, reaching the peak with two others named Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi.

The three are branded as the rulers of the world solely by their overpowering strength.

Qian Daoliu, the Monarch of the Skies, Bo Saixi, the High Priestess of the Seas, and Tang Chen, the Sovereign of the Lands.

The three of them later were trapped in a love triangle, forcing Tang Chen to find a god inheritance for his love.

He was able to find the inheritance of Asura God but was corrupted by a poisonous curse of another God, the Rakshasa God. He became the Slaughter King after that.

After being purified from the shackles of the curse, clarity came back in his mind.

"Sir Tang Chen, you do not need to do that, your own emotions pushed you to be free, I am merely a trigger for that" Hongjun replied from Tang Chen's gratitude while he was on the ground, paralyzed. Tang Chen laughed out loud, praising the young man.

"A virtuous child, from now on, I will be your protector" "I'm sure that you will reach the level of gods" Tang Chen carried Hongjun in his back, as they arrived in his place.

Herbs and other medicinal items are laying on a table. Tang Chen crushed it one by one until it became a juice.

"Here young man, drink this" Hongjun drank the bitter medicine quickly, and its medicinal powers kicked effectively.

Mortal injuries healed rapidly until Hongjun was able to stand by himself with stability.

"Thank you for the help" Hongjun bowed in front of Tang Chen.

"A little help, no worries" Tang Chen replied nonchalantly.

Hongjun's injuries may have recovered physically, but his head was still hurting from his overdrawn soul.

"Young man, what was your plan now?" Tang Chen asked.

It seems that Tang Chen is serious about being Hongjun's protector...

"Go back to my Master and other fellow students" Hongjun replied concisely.

Tang Chen nodded and led Hongjun again into the Hell Road.

The two passed the river of blood, going into the other shore of the terrifying waves.

"Sir Tang Chen, what do you plan to do in this place?" Hongjun asked curiously.

Understanding the hidden meaning in Hongjun's words, Tang Chen replied. "Want me to destroy this place?"

The terrifying notion of this scared Hongjun stiffly. "Just let it be, and do not continue your god inheritance" Hongjun warned.

The corruption brought by the Rakshasa God, made Tang Chen induce cold sweats in his back.

"It seems that I am not fated to reach the level of divines" Tang Chen sighed.

The acceptance Tang Chen obtained from this, sublimated his soul, making him somewhat be able to grasp the level of the Gods.

"Even if I do not have a God Inheritance, so what?" Tang Chen's resolve hardened even more.

"I will reach the level of the gods myself!" Tang Chen could feel the surging determination coursing through his beings.

Hongjun looking at Tang Chen made him wonder what path will he traverse from now on.

"Will I find a better god inheritance or create my Godseat myself?"

His mind wandered into nothingness, as enlightenment shined in his eyes.

"He really is a genius" Tang Chen commented, looking at Hongjun experiencing a sudden inspiration.

The enlightenment slowly dispersed in Hongjun's eyes.

"Sir Tang Chen, let us go now" Hongjun said. Tang Chen nodded and carried Hongjun through the exit.

Stealthily, a drop of blood rose from the blood river, bringing itself onto Hongjun's body without him noticing.

Just what was this blood?

No one knows.

The Slaughter King vanishing from the city made the people worry and also feel greed.

Them being able to be the monarch of this place is a desire that encroached their hearts.

Battles for supremacy were initiated right after Tang Chen's disappearance, but no one cares.

Hongjun in Tang Chen's rear fell asleep, as his weary soul cajoled him to sleep.

The two traveled for some time and were able to reach the Shrek Academy after days of travel.

Hongjun climbing down from Tang Chen's back smiled after seeing the familiar academy structures.

Opening his mouth, he shouted.

"Master Flender, I am back!"

Note: If there's a question asking why did Hongjun not use the gift of Flender that can resist a Titled-Douluo's full power attack two times, it will be eventually used in the following chapters.