Hulena whispered, "Slaughter God Hanjian, are you referring to Xu Sheng?"
Evil Moon released his Martial Soul, and a crimson moon blade appeared in his hand. He then tried to use his soul skill but failed to even produce a Soul Ring.
He silently warned himself, "The soul skills on my body... have been completely suppressed."
Xu Sheng explained, "Inside there, you can't use soul skills, which is something you should be aware of. Also, don't trust anyone."
Evil Moon and Hulena exchanged a serious glance and nodded, "Understood."
"Let's go, then," Xu Sheng gave them a glance and turned, walking toward the passageway ahead…
Soon, after walking some distance, a series of white flashes appeared before the three of them, revealing an exit identical to the one Xu Sheng had come out of initially.
Suddenly, two horses with ghostly flames flickering in their eyes appeared ahead, ridden by Knights of Terror whose entire bodies were concealed.
The two Knights of Terror stared at Hulena and Evil Moon and coldly said, "We are the Terror Knight Moth and the Terror Knight Kastin. Defeat us, and only then will you two be qualified to enter Slaughter City!"
This was a rule of Slaughter City; even with the lead of a Killing God, they still had to pass this test to gain entry.
Evil Moon gripped the moon blade and narrowed his eyes, "Xu Sheng, can they use soul skills?"
Xu Sheng shook his head, "No, not unless they are granted the ability by the King of Slaughter! There is no need to worry about that."
Of course, except for himself…
Xu Sheng now completely felt that his Martial Soul was under no suppression and figured it would be the same in Hell's Path.
Hulena raised her longsword slowly, targeting one of the Knights of Terror. Her lips curled into a smile, "If that's the case, then there's nothing to hesitate about."
One of the Knights of Terror suddenly shouted, "Charge!"
With that command, the two horses lit with ghostly fire charged at Evil Moon and his companion at extreme speed, their broadswords swinging down…
Evil Moon dodged to the left, while Hulena moved back; the Knights of Terror decisively pursued them after they split up…
Evil Moon, facing the oncoming Knight of Terror, channeled Soul Power into his moon blade, which turned even more crimson.
The heavy broadsword of the Knight of Terror swung down at Evil Moon, who let out a cold laugh. He used the notch of the moon blade to block the attack, then smashed downward right at the foe…
The immense force made the broadsword fly out of the knight's grasp and hit the ground. Taking advantage of the moment, Evil Moon's blade aimed for the Knight of Terror's neck…
Xu Sheng called out to stop him, "Don't kill him, or you won't get a number."
He remembered not getting a number himself because he had killed a Knight of Terror, which had been quite troublesome.
At Xu Sheng's words, Evil Moon stopped his moon blade just before it could slice the Knight of Terror's skin…
The latter emotionlessly took out a badge from within his armor and said blandly, "You've defeated me, and you are qualified to enter Slaughter City. This is your number, 3065."
Evil Moon coldly snatched the badge, showing no mercy as he slit the knight's throat…
Xu Sheng watched this somewhat amusedly, "Evil Moon really is quite suited for Slaughter City."
Meanwhile, Hulena smoothly defeated the other Knight of Terror and obtained her badge, number 3066…
But when she glanced at Evil Moon killing the other knight, she too decisively executed the Knight of Terror before her at that moment.
"Nicely done, I thought it might be hard for you to adapt. Now it seems you're handling it with ease."
Mostly, of course, it was the effect of Bloody Mary, temporarily suppressing the nausea and guilt in their hearts…
…
They soon passed through the gates of Slaughter City, and two women in black each took Evil Moon and Hulena to familiarize themselves with the environment of Slaughter City.
Xu Sheng, on the other hand, headed toward the Infernal Slaughterhouse…
Since he emanated a despairing aura of sheer murderous intent, those Fallen Ones didn't dare to come within a meter of Xu Sheng…
"Wait, isn't this the man who passed Hell's Path and became the seventh Killing God before??"
"That's right, it's them! I saw it with my own eyes when the King of Slaughter bestowed upon him the title! It seemed to be called Slaughter God Hanjian!!!"
The other Fallen Ones who had reacted began to shout excitedly, "Slaughter God Hanjian! Slaughter God Hanjian"
Their loud voices echoed continuously within the Infernal Slaughterhouse…
Xu Sheng ignored these Fallen Ones with flushed faces and eyes flickering with a red glow, moving towards the higher levels. Only then did the intense shouting gradually subside…
When the Black Armored Warriors on the second level saw someone intruding, they angrily shouted, "Halt… This place is not to be entered lightly!"
Before he could finish, his head was severed by a flash of cold light…
It was the Ice Rose Sword in Xu Sheng's hand…
He raised an eyebrow, allowing the crimson fluid to flow drop by drop from the Ice Rose Sword to the ground, "Troublesome."
"You… You're intruding, the King of Slaughter won't let you off"
"Get out of here, hurry up!"
…
Xu Sheng stepped over several corpses, walking in a familiar manner to the very top level of the Infernal Slaughterhouse…
Looking at the environment on the top level where the King of Slaughter resided, Xu Sheng tugged at the corner of his mouth a few times…
"Am I seeing things, or has he actually found the leisure to tend to plants now?"
He slowly pushed open the door and walked in…
As soon as he walked in, he saw the table filled with glasses of Bloody Mary, and Tang Chen with his eyes blood red, slowly turned around and stared at him with a bloodthirsty appearance, "Xu Sheng, you've come back so soon, could it be that you missed me?"
Xu Sheng frowned, "You've been drinking Bloody Mary again?"
It took three years just to properly detoxify this guy, and now, if he drinks it again, even I might not be able to help.
Suddenly, Tang Chen burst out laughing, "Hahahaha, just kidding, I only did it in case my Messengers noticed something wasn't right!"
Xu Sheng looked puzzled and pointed to his pupils, "Then your eyes??"
"It was just my overexertion," Tang Chen's eyes, which had just been blood red, suddenly cleared after he relaxed…
Xu Sheng sat down opposite him and exclaimed, "You really know how to play."
Tang Chen crossed his legs and said leisurely, "So, Xu Sheng, did you come this time to acquire the Killing God Domain for those two youngsters?"
Xu Sheng pondered, "That's half the reason, I suppose, but it's more about me."
Tang Chen looked over with full curiosity, "Go on, I'm listening."
Xu Sheng released the Nine-Hearted Begonia from his hands, "My First Martial Soul should evolve soon after absorbing a bit more fresh blood, so I wanted you to take me to where fresh blood is stored in Slaughter City."
Tang Chen had a sudden realization, "I see, there is indeed such a place in Slaughter City. However, if you absorb that blood which is nearly identical to Bloody Mary…"
It's no wonder there's such a big gap between Xu Sheng's first and second Martial Spirit; so the First Martial Spirit can still evolve…
His curiosity was immediately piqued…
Xu Sheng smiled, "No worries, my Nine-Hearted Begonia is immune to toxins!"
Tang Chen slowly stood up, nodded, and donned his black cloak, his voice husky, "In that case, I'll take you to the place where the fresh blood is stored right now."
With that, he jumped down from the side along with Xu Sheng…
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