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In the Slaughter Town, on the mountainside!
Tang San and Hu Liena lay on the ground, their faces pale and unconscious. They were either gravely injured or severely drained.
When they broke through the Hell Road, the terrifying killing intent they accumulated in the hellish arena had materialized into a domain, which was now housed within their martial souls.
However, the venom that had seeped into their bodies, affecting their limbs and vital organs, would not simply disappear. It would continue to torment them for a long time, urging them to return to the Slaughter City.
Moments later, Tang Hao appeared. He took Tang San with him but spared Hu Liena's life because he sensed Bibi Dong's presence. Not wanting to engage in battle with her, especially with the potential danger of her involvement, Tang Hao took Tang San and left. Only after they had departed did Bibi Dong show up. She appeared calm and unaffected by the fact that Tang Hao had been the one to kill her teacher. She did not pursue a life-or-death battle with him.
In truth, Tang Hao had actually helped her a great deal. Bibi Dong only put on the appearance of seeking revenge when others were watching, pretending she would never rest until the debt was repaid.
Picking up Hu Liena, Bibi Dong gazed at her pale face. A trace of pity appeared on her expression as she sighed deeply, speaking softly:
"You've been seeking revenge on Wang Li, coming to the Slaughter City for training. But during your time here, Wang Li has grown to an extremely terrifying level."
"Although he hasn't appeared in over a year, judging by his actions from a year ago, it's highly likely he has gone into seclusion to break through to the Seventh Ring Soul Saint realm."
"Such talent is truly unsettling. If it weren't for the support he has behind him, I would have sent Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo to capture him by now."
For Bibi Dong, the reason she tolerated Wang Li's existence was because of Dugu Bo and Qian Renxue.
A Soul Emperor capable of battling a Soul Douluo-level genius could potentially reach the level where he could challenge Titled Douluo strength once he attained the Soul Saint rank.
Bibi Dong, who had raised Hu Liena as her own daughter, could already guess that Hu Liena would be completely devastated upon learning this news.
Sighing again, Bibi Dong cradled Hu Liena in her arms and soared into the air. The priority now was to return to Spirit Hall, help Hu Liena recover from her injuries, and treat any lingering aftereffects.
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Meanwhile, on the other side!
Tang Hao had not traveled far with Tang San. Instead, he found a nearby mountain range, gathered firewood, and started a campfire, waiting for Tang San to awaken.
At this moment, Tang Hao looked troubled. After sending Tang San into the Slaughter City, he had returned to the Waterfall Valley to stay with A Yin.
But when he checked on A Yin, who had transformed into Blue Silver Grass, he found that its growth had nearly stopped, and there were even signs of regression.
This left him extremely anxious, tossing and turning in worry, but he had no way to resolve the issue. He didn't even understand what was causing it.
Now, as he watched Tang San, he sought some trace of A Yin in his face, hoping to find even a hint of similarity. But no matter how he looked, he found nothing—no resemblance in facial structure or hair color.
By evening, Tang San finally regained consciousness. Struggling to sit up, he immediately spotted Tang Hao. Despite the intense pain throughout his body, he joyfully called out:
"Dad!"
Tang Hao nodded and then spoke:
"You did well. You've successfully escaped the Slaughter City and obtained the Killing God Domain. From now on, you can begin training with the Clear Sky Hammer and the added soul rings. When you feel your body can't bear any more, we will return to the Slaughter City."
"The Slaughter City is a place where divine inheritances are stored. The Killing God Domain is the divine's recognition of you. I don't know how to truly gain the favor of the gods."
"But there is one person who surely knows—the King of Slaughter. If this person tells us how to earn divine favor, we might spare his life. Otherwise, we will kill him and directly search for a way to earn the gods' favor in the Slaughter City."
Upon hearing Tang Hao's plan for him, Tang San felt an overwhelming surge of excitement. The realm beyond level 100 was where gods resided—if he could earn a god's favor, he would soar to unimaginable heights.
Immediately, he spoke with enthusiasm:
"Father, once I recover, let's start attaching spirit rings to my Clear Sky Hammer!"
However, Tang Hao did not immediately agree. Instead, he gazed at Tang San, taking in the crimson hue lingering in his eyes, the chilling, almost tangible aura of killing intent surrounding him, and the eerie, sinister energy exuding from his very being.
Roaming the continent in this state was simply not an option.
Shaking his head, Tang Hao said solemnly:
"The first thing you need to do is not to add spirit rings to your Clear Sky Hammer—it's to suppress that killing aura of yours. You must learn to think rationally again, not remain trapped in the mindset of the Slaughter City."
Tang San was momentarily confused. He felt that his thinking was completely normal. But since this was his father's advice, it was undoubtedly for his benefit.
"Father, what should I do?"
Tang Hao glanced up at the darkening sky before replying:
"Rest for today. Tomorrow, we will head for Heaven Dou City. You will stay there for six months to a year, learning to conceal your killing intent. Once you've mastered that, you will then rapidly advance to the Soul Emperor or even Soul Saint level by absorbing ten-thousand-year spirit rings."
Tang San nodded, but his thoughts drifted elsewhere:
"Xiao Wu, wait for me just one more year. The next time I come to Star Dou Forest to hunt spirit beasts, I will take you away from there. You must be so lonely in the forest… Don't worry, I'll be with you soon."
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Waterfall Valley
After leaving the Extreme North, Wang Li had traveled straight to this place. This time, he came in person, confident that even if Tang Hao and Tang San were both present, he could easily suppress them single-handedly.
Yet, the valley was empty.
With no one around, Wang Li had no reservations. He stepped behind the waterfall and entered the cave, making his way toward the Blue Silver Emperor.
Looking at the nearly completely withered Blue Silver Emperor, whose golden veins had all but faded, Wang Li remarked:
"It seems the regression is quite severe… Even its soul essence is damaged and incomplete."
Without further hesitation, Wang Li summoned his Martial Soul, activating his second spirit ability. Extending his right hand, he placed it before the Blue Silver Emperor, and immediately, the vine voluntarily wrapped around his wrist.
As Wang Li's life force flowed into the Blue Silver Emperor, the previously wilted leaves and vines began to rapidly regenerate at a speed visible to the naked eye.
A soft blue glow gradually spread throughout the cave, revitalizing all the surrounding Blue Silver Grass, causing them to sway and tremble in excitement.
Moments later, within that shimmering blue radiance, a phantom slowly began to take shape above the Blue Silver Emperor.
It was the figure of a woman—tall and slender, with delicate curves accentuated by a flowing blue gauze dress that shimmered faintly. With every slight movement, her figure appeared both elegant and alluring, her fair skin occasionally peeking through the translucent fabric.
Her face was gentle and exquisite, her long blue hair cascading like flowing water, carrying an aura of natural purity that could stir feelings of tenderness in anyone who looked upon her.
At that moment, she slowly opened her eyes.
Her gaze held innocence, curiosity, and a fleeting joy—a mixture of bewilderment and wonder.
The instant she saw Wang Li, her beautiful eyes widened in shock before she immediately dropped to her knees.
She then pressed her forehead against Wang Li's palm, nuzzling it affectionately as if seeking favor, and spoke in a soft, reverent voice:
"My Emperor…"
Wang Li remained expressionless, his thoughts calm.
"Her soul is severely damaged… She has lost much of her memory. But… she can still be useful. A bit of cultivation should suffice."
(End of Chapter)