The purple moon hung high in the sky, casting a dim light over the world.
As the live broadcast replayed, the initial scenes of Slaughter City came back into view.
Besides the Ice and Fire Duality Well, Lin Yu sneered, eagerly awaiting the moment to slap Tang San in the face.
Meanwhile, in the station of the Strenge Clan, Tang San felt an overwhelming sense of unease wash over him, his face paling.
Beside him, Dai Mubai glanced at Tang San with a sigh.
Why is he still arguing?
It was all just to protect his interests, even if it meant harming others. Wasn't that how the world worked? People look out for themselves, or they're doomed! Dai Mubai thought Tang San's actions were hardly surprising—after all, he had even cast aside his fiancée to suffer in Star Luo Imperial City just to enjoy his own carefree life.
As the replay became clearer, a dark, eerie space came into view, revealing a horrifying, desolate forest.
In the clearing, a tall knight lay on the ground, covered in blood.
At that moment, a blue-haired youth stood before the fallen knight, holding the Haotian Hammer spirit.
The instant everyone laid eyes on the blue-haired youth, they understood: this was when Tang San first entered the Slaughter City.
Under the watchful gaze of all, the black-armored knight trembled and pulled out a token from his bosom, handing it to Tang San.
Tang San accepted the token and walked toward the Slaughter City, illuminated by the purple moonlight.
As he approached, a mysterious woman draped in black gauze greeted him.
After welcoming Tang San, she led him into Slaughter City.
Inside the city, the black-clad woman introduced herself.
Everyone in the live stream soon realized her identity: she was the guide responsible for assisting newcomers in the Slaughter City.
Once inside, she informed Tang San that as his guide, she would explain anything he didn't understand about Slaughter City during that day.
Upon hearing this, many viewers began to connect the dots.
Was it this woman who told Tang San that the Slaughter City was akin to a prison?
As expected, after being led into the city, Tang San was the first to ask what the Slaughter City was. The black-clad woman replied that it was a paradise for the fallen.
Next, he inquired about the origins of Slaughter City.
The woman explained that it had a history of a thousand years, a domain left behind by a god.
Here, no one could use soul skills; they could only rely on their own strength and soul power.
Tang San then asked about the rules of Slaughter City.
The woman responded, detailing that the city had only allowed entry for a thousand years—no one had ever escaped. Even the Title Douluo who entered had ultimately perished here. In a millennium, only eight killing gods had successfully left.
After asking how to become a killing god, Tang San requested the woman to take him to the Hellish Killing Field.
As he witnessed the chaos in the inner city, he asked if the Spirit Hall was aware of the Slaughter City. The woman confirmed that they did.
Tang San then mocked the Spirit Hall for knowing about Slaughter City but not taking action to eradicate it.
In response, the black-clad woman sneered, directly answering his foolish question.
"The existence of Slaughter City is akin to a prison for Douluo Continent. Why would the Spirit Hall want to destroy a prison?"
Time froze at that moment.
The next second, a virtual screen reappeared before everyone.
[Lin Yu (sneering): @Tang San, do you have anything to say now? You know the Slaughter City is a domain left by a god, and you're aware that there have been no issues for a thousand years, with only eight killing gods managing to escape.
But since you're here, it's clear that the killing gods who left must have been like you, entering the Slaughter City for training.
In the end, the woman who guided you explicitly stated that the City of Slaughter is like a prison, yet you still claim ignorance!
You know the City of Slaughter serves as a prison to the outside world. Why then do you seek to destroy it? For the sake of justice? How laughable! If you were to admit your foolishness, it would suffice, yet you refuse to acknowledge it!
You know the function of the City of Slaughter and still choose to destroy it, all while denying your selfish motives. You're merely trying to prevent others from achieving what you did within the realm of killing gods, how hypocritical and selfish! And yet, you still won't admit it. Who are you trying to deceive?
But I must say, your hypocritical nature has indeed brought you significant benefits; the reason you could inherit from two gods is precisely because you destroyed the City of Slaughter.
Since you wrecked the place meant for inheritance, the Shura God of the City of Slaughter had no choice but to pass on the godhood to you. Otherwise, how could you possibly qualify for dual godhood? It's utterly ridiculous!]
As Lin Yu's mocking words filled the live stream, Tang San in the Streng Clan's station was seething with rage.
Impossible! There's no way he could be that kind of person. This livestream must be deliberately framing him! Even under public execution, Tang San refused to admit it.
[Tang San (furious): So what if I know the City of Slaughter is a prison? I've never been in one! And this is merely what the guide said—why should I believe her?]
Seeing Tang San obstinately refusing to acknowledge his hypocrisy, Lin Yu scoffed in disdain.
[Lin Yu: Tsk, tsk, tsk! You have no shame. Even at this stage, you won't admit it? Fine, I'll ask you a question. If you believe you destroyed the City of Slaughter because it was evil, then why didn't you choose to answer the questions earlier?**
With Tang San raging in the live stream, Lin Yu posed his soul-searching inquiry.
If you genuinely think you acted out of justice in destroying the City of Slaughter, then why wouldn't you answer the earlier question?
Lin Yu's words rendered Tang San momentarily speechless, unsure of how to respond.
Indeed! This guy is so convinced he has no selfish motives—why not answer the question?
This, without a doubt, proved that he had something to hide!
In an instant, many viewers in the live stream began to realize this contradiction, their disdain for Tang San growing immensely.
Since this broadcast was showcasing future events, perspectives would naturally change.
Seeing Tang San insist he was acting justly, many viewers still believed he was genuinely just.
Perhaps, due to unforeseen circumstances, his perspective would shift in the future.
But now, with Lin Yu's accusations, it was undeniable that Tang San had something to hide.
He knew the truth of his hypocrisy yet refused to acknowledge it.
It was utterly disgusting!
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