After everything settled, Bibi Dong glanced coldly at Xie Yue and his companions standing not far away. Then, under their fearful and anxious gazes, she redirected her attention to Su Cheng.
The next moment, a cool and indifferent voice echoed in Su Cheng's mind. This time, she chose to communicate directly through mental transmission.
"I need an explanation."
She understood Su Cheng's personality; he always remained indifferent to irrelevant people and matters, never fearing the so-called Heaven Dou Empire royalty.
"Your Holiness's desire to kill is quite resolute, isn't it?" Su Cheng replied via mental transmission, his mind filled with thoughts.
Judging from Bibi Dong's demeanor, it seemed she was significantly influenced by the simulated world memories. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so ruthless towards Yu Xiaogang.
That kind of attitude wasn't out of resentment or love-turned-hate but pure cold indifference.
This change was too evident. In the past, Bibi Dong wouldn't have acted this way.
Of course, from the perspective of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, killing Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang was indeed the best choice.
Although these two were no longer major threats, since they were already enemies, it was better to deal with them sooner rather than later.
However, the only uncertainty now was how much of the simulated world's memory fragments Bibi Dong had inherited.
Knowledge accumulation? Tactical prowess? Intrigue and deceit? Or had she accepted everything like Bo Saixi, becoming fully aware of her own existence and knowing the true identity of "Cheng Xue" hidden behind the mask?
Without confirming this information, revealing deeper truths to Bibi Dong was clearly inappropriate for the time being.
He didn't know if she could be trusted.
After a brief contemplation, Su Cheng met Bibi Dong's calm and steady gaze and explained, "Those two still have their uses. Your Holiness, have you considered why they appeared in this place?"
Bibi Dong was taken aback. She hadn't thought deeply about this matter just now.
"The City of Slaughter?"
"Exactly. You've felt the killing intent on Tang Hao; he must be aware of the City of Slaughter's existence and probably sent Tang San there."
Bibi Dong fell silent, waiting for further explanation.
"I wouldn't let Zhu Zhuqing obtain that chaotic and filthy God of Slaughter domain. This time we came here, I might not even be able to discern the depths of the Rakshasa God's legacy.
"You received your godhood inheritance in this place, so having an observation subject would greatly benefit you.
"Tang San is a good choice, isn't he?"
"…" Although she felt uncomfortable seeing Su Cheng always considering Zhu Zhuqing, she was somewhat comforted by the latter part of his explanation.
She asked softly, "So you mean, leaving those two alive can help Tang San grow, making it convenient for your research?"
"Exactly."
"I understand."
After their mental exchange ended.
Su Cheng turned to look at Xie Yue and his companions, pondering, "The City of Slaughter is no trivial matter. You'd better think carefully about whether you truly want to train here."
His expression turned serious as he scanned the young, outstanding Spirit Hall soul masters before him.
"I know you followed us here because Xiao Xue said something to you. Once you've had a tour inside, your mission will be considered complete. I'll talk to Xiao Xue; you don't need to worry.
"Xiao Xue's idea is somewhat impulsive. She doesn't understand the dangers of the City of Slaughter. You don't have to follow her whims.
"I must warn you, this place isn't as simple as you think. Honestly, I doubt all three of you will survive.
"Apart from the obvious combat risks, there are many hidden dangers you can't anticipate."
"…" Xie Yue and the others exchanged glances, their eyes quickly becoming resolute.
Xie Yue stepped forward and said sternly, "Elder Su, you underestimate us. We don't fear risks, only living a dull life."
Su Cheng's earlier actions had greatly impacted them.
Even if they hadn't intended to compare themselves to him, they hadn't expected the gap to be so vast.
Su Cheng was even younger than them by a few years.
Among the three, Xie Yue had always been smart and composed. Before Qian Renxue returned to Spirit City, he served as the team leader of the academy's battle team.
He was self-aware but not one to give up easily and was loyal to the Spirit Hall.
Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan were all orphans. Their rise through the brutal competition of the Spirit Hall Academy to where they were today wasn't just due to their innate talent.
They had also studied the cultivation methods in the two volumes of innate techniques, making rapid progress in strength over the past year, fueling their higher ambitions.
Seeing this, Su Cheng nodded and refrained from further persuasion.
He was merely reminding them.
The path they chose was their own; as long as they didn't regret it later.
Before long, they entered the small town where the City of Slaughter was located.
After easily intimidating the idle people in the tavern, they all headed underground.
In the pitch-black passageway, Bibi Dong and Su Cheng led the way. Her thoughts gradually drifted away.
The young man walking beside her, now just seventeen, was already taller than her.
In another world, when they first met, he was about the same age, only slightly younger than her.
But back then, at least they were the same age.
Now, times had changed, and they were like people from two different generations...
"What brings the owner of the Killing God domain here?"
As they reached the end of the passageway and entered the outer gates of the City of Slaughter, a sharp, deep voice suddenly echoed from all directions, filled with deep killing intent and malice.
Under the stimulation of this sharp voice, Xie Yue and the others instantly felt a powerful killing intent flooding into their bodies, their faces turning pale.
Meanwhile, the black-armored soldiers guarding the gate, their previously stern eyes becoming fanatical, shouted "King of Slaughter" with blood-red eyes.
The near-mad shouts and worshipful emotions made Xie Yue and the others' scalp tingle.
Simultaneously, the entire City of Slaughter seemed to be on the verge of boiling with killing intent.
In mid-air, a blood-red figure slowly descended from the sky.
Su Cheng looked up to see a tall man, his entire body wrapped in a crimson cloak, his face bloodless and his eyes red. His aura was even stronger than Bibi Dong's by a considerable margin.
This was a top-tier powerhouse, comparable to an Ultimate Douluo.
As Su Cheng observed him, a hint of doubt also appeared in the King of Slaughter's eyes.
He could understand Bibi Dong not being affected by the environment of the City of Slaughter. After all, she was one of the two surviving Killing Gods of the present age, having successfully traversed the Road of Hell and possessing the Killing God Domain. Naturally, she was immune to the corrupting influence of this place.
But what about the young man?
His aura was calm yet peculiar, his entire being in perfect harmony. Even without Bibi Dong releasing her Killing God Domain, he seemed completely unaffected by the oppressive environment of the City of Slaughter.
Despite his seemingly low cultivation level, he exuded an inexplicable sense of threat...
Of course, Su Cheng wouldn't be affected.
In fact, the moment he stepped into this place, he fully understood what the so-called City of Slaughter really was.
This place's nature was very similar to Sea God Island, specifically the Sea God Mountain under the shroud of the Sea God's Light.
It was another environment where soul power was extremely concentrated.
However, unlike the Sea God's Light, the soul power here was filthy and chaotic, filled with desires and evil thoughts rather than the power of faith.
Or perhaps, this was the special "faith power" needed by the God of Shura and the God of Rakshasa?
In this special environment, akin to the embryonic form of divine power, it was no surprise that ordinary soul masters couldn't use their soul skills.
But such an environment couldn't affect Su Cheng.
The power he wielded was innate power, a force on the same level as divine power.
Even if it couldn't match the suppressive power of Shura's divine power without entering the second stage of the True Eternal Body, it was more than sufficient to handle this embryonic form of divine power.
Looking at the blood-robed man who had descended before them, Su Cheng's eyes flashed with dark golden light, silently scrutinizing him.
Under the vision provided by the True Vision Eye, while he couldn't fully see through the man's internal condition, he could discern quite a bit.
The man's body structure was bizarre, almost pieced together, hardly resembling a human.
Dark red, filthy soul power coursed chaotically within him, disorderly and without pattern, suggesting his meridians were already in disarray.
His soul aura was twisted and malevolent, with evil intentions almost forming the core of his soul, far more severe than Bibi Dong's corruption by evil energy.
This highlighted the odd state of the King of Slaughter even more.
If he were a normal and complete human, Su Cheng wouldn't be able to observe his soul state.
For someone like Bibi Dong, he couldn't see through her soul at all.
Additionally, there was a strong, sharp sword intent faintly present. Su Cheng only glanced at it briefly before averting his gaze, recognizing it as the aura of the Shura Demon Sword.
"He's utterly ruined, beyond any possibility of saving."
Su Cheng sighed inwardly, completely dismissing Tang Chen as an option.
There was no urgency to kill the King of Slaughter now.
Giving Tang San the sword wouldn't be of any use at this point.
Given Tang San's current foundation, he'd only be overwhelmed by the killing intent within it and would never pass the God of Shura's nine trials.
Besides, Su Cheng had other matters to attend to and couldn't bother with Tang San right now.
With these thoughts, Su Cheng turned his attention back to the King of Slaughter's evil, filthy, and powerful soul power. "Although its quality is far inferior to Shura's divine power, it can mix with Shura's divine power. The Rakshasa God's corrupting ability is indeed formidable. Bibi Dong's issue is quite troublesome..."
Under Su Cheng's penetrating gaze, the King of Slaughter felt uncomfortable.
His already sinister expression grew darker, and he coldly said, "Kid, what are you looking at?"
Though his tone was unfriendly, he didn't immediately strike, instead assessing the depths of the two before him.
After gaining some understanding of the King of Slaughter's situation, Su Cheng withdrew his gaze.
Ignoring the question, he turned to Bibi Dong, "You talk to him. I'll go find Zhuqing."
With that, he walked away towards the city.
Seeing Su Cheng leave, the King of Slaughter's anger surged.
But after frowning, he restrained himself.
He felt a sense of apprehension.
Su Cheng was too calm.
Moreover, with the powerful Bibi Dong, who possessed the Killing God Domain, beside him, he dared not act rashly.
However, in the City of Slaughter, nothing escaped his sight.
His eyes flickered, but he didn't stop him.
As Su Cheng departed, Bibi Dong felt a twinge of displeasure. She looked at the King of Slaughter and said, "I've brought three people here for training."
"Are you sure?" The King of Slaughter's eyes grew darker, his killing intent fluctuating.
If these three were as talented as the Wind King, with one or two of them obtaining the Killing God Domain, the City of Slaughter might truly be nearing its end.
"Don't worry. I can promise you they're here only to train. Whether they achieve a hundred victories or not, they won't go through the Road of Hell. Furthermore, the girl I brought last time will also stop before achieving a hundred victories."
"Oh?" The King of Slaughter was delighted, his killing intent receding significantly.
Compared to these young ones, the Wind King who had already won eighty-nine consecutive matches was the real headache.
Different soul masters posed different threats once they obtained the Killing God Domain.
That woman was born for battle, her future potential immense.
If she didn't go through the Road of Hell, it would indeed be a great relief.
Clearly, the King of Slaughter didn't understand that "stopping before a hundred victories" and "not going through the Road of Hell" were not the same.
But for him, any lack of new Killing Gods was a good thing.
Bibi Dong, surprised by his joy, maintained her composure and continued, "But I have two conditions."
"Let's hear them."
"First, the three I brought must not face each other in the Hell Slaughter Arena. Second, they must not fight that young man brought by the other Killing God."