LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 97: Tang San: Why Should I Stay in the City of Slaughter for Decades?
Chapter 97: Tang San: Why Should I Stay in the City of Slaughter for Decades?
"Is this the inner city of the City of Slaughter?"
In the midst of the City of Slaughter, Tang San was stunned by the scene before him.
Compared to the outer city, the inner city was bustling with lights and revelry.
But... is it too desolate?
Tang San couldn't help but ask, "Why haven't I seen anyone else in the inner city until now?"
The woman beside him, veiled in black, immediately replied, "There are some, but not many."
"Not many? How few are we talking about?"
Tang San furrowed his brow.
"Probably... around three to five hundred people?" the veiled woman said somewhat uncertainly.
"What? How can there be so few people?"
Tang San was shocked.
After all, he came here for training, to ascend the path of hell through victories in a hundred battles in the Hell Slaughter Arena.
Not to mention, each of the hundred battles in the Hell Slaughter Arena would require at least a thousand people.
Two to three hundred people wouldn't suffice.
"Well, that's all we have now," the veiled woman replied evasively.
However, in her heart, memories of the disaster from a few days ago couldn't be suppressed.
The trio's battles had resulted in the deaths of half the population of the inner city of the City of Slaughter.
Subsequently, there was the bloody sacrifice, opening the mysterious path to hell, which further caused nearly half of the inner city's population to perish.
Now, with only about three to five hundred people left, they were the survivors of those two calamities, already scared out of their wits, hardly different from madmen.
It was almost impossible to expect them to ascend to the Hell Slaughter Arena.
"What do you mean?" Tang San's brow furrowed tighter. A very bad premonition arose in his heart. "I have only one question now."
"Go ahead," the veiled woman's duty was to clarify things for newcomers.
"Given the current situation, how long will it take for me to complete the hundred battles in the Hell Slaughter Arena?"
"That question..." The veiled woman paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you know how old you are this year?"
Tang San thought for a moment, not revealing his true age. "17."
Seventeen...
Upon hearing Tang San's words, the veiled woman fell silent.
Though she seemed silent, in reality, she was secretly calculating.
After a long time, she finally gave an answer. "Don't worry, you're still young now. With the current rate of personnel replenishment and if you win all battles, you'll only need until you're forty to complete a hundred victories. It's quite soon."
What the hell?
Wait until I'm forty?
So, I have to stay in the City of Slaughter for decades?
My youth will have been wasted here!
Tang San's mentality collapsed.
Wait for decades, will Xiao Wu be married by then?
Is Tang Hao still safe?
And Qin Xiao, isn't he already invincible in the Douluo Continent?
What's the point of coming out of the City of Slaughter by then?
"No, I can't wait here for decades, I want to leave now!"
Tang San shook his head.
His prime youth couldn't be squandered here.
"What?"
"You want to leave?"
At that moment, a look of shock appeared on the veiled woman's face.
"Yes, I want to leave right now."
Tang San said, turning to walk back in the direction he came from.
"No, you can't just leave like this, it's against the rules of the City of Slaughter."
The veiled woman reached out to stop Tang San.
"Step aside!"
Tang San's voice was deep. "Don't force me to act, even if the heavens themselves come, they won't be able to stop me."
His voice carried a chilling intent.
However, the veiled woman was faster. Somehow, she had already sent out a signal.
Whoosh!
Bang!
Suddenly, brilliant fireworks bloomed in the sky above the inner city.
Immediately afterward, there were bursts of hurried footsteps ringing in Tang San's ears.
When he saw who was coming, Tang San's face darkened.
They were people clad in blood-red armor, their faces hidden behind grim masks.
But their aura, each one of them, was incredibly powerful.
At least, to the current Tang San, they were.
These people are much stronger compared to those Black Armored Knights I encountered before.
"Are you looking for trouble, kid?"
At this moment, a majestic figure walked to the forefront among the crowd.
He cast a cold gaze at Tang San.
Of course, he felt that mere pressure wasn't enough, so he even summoned his own soul rings.
Yellow, purple, black...
"Eight soul rings! Isn't it forbidden to use soul skills here?" Tang San was astonished.
Tang Hao hadn't mentioned this to him at all.
Actually, it couldn't be blamed on Tang Hao.
He had clearly explained the rules of the City of Slaughter to Tang San. He believed that with Tang San's intelligence and wisdom, he wouldn't dare to violate the rules of the City of Slaughter.
He couldn't have dreamt that Tang San would commit a violation just on his first day here.
Wasn't this seeking his own death?
"Kid, surprised?" The majestic figure said disdainfully, "Brothers, see this? This kid is still a fledgling, not even understanding the rules of the City of Slaughter yet wants to act recklessly."
"Hahaha."
Behind him, the enforcers burst into laughter.
"Let me tell you now, the ones truly upholding order in the City of Slaughter are not those Black Armored Warriors, but the enforcers."
"They are all Soul Douluo-level powerhouses, and they are unrestricted Soul Douluo powerhouses who can freely use soul skills in the City of Slaughter!"
"Of course, they won't indiscriminately kill innocent people, but they will administer severe punishment to those who violate the rules of the City of Slaughter."
At this moment, the voice of the veiled girl sounded in Tang San's ear.
Gulp!
Tang San swallowed hard.
He was shocked.
He had always thought that the guards of the City of Slaughter were as vulnerable as the Black Armored Warriors he had encountered.
If he had known about this team of Soul Douluo powerhouses, he wouldn't dare to break the rules no matter what.
After a moment of silence, Tang San asked with a somewhat dry voice, "Then may I ask, do I still have a chance to repent now?"
The majestic figure didn't immediately answer but glanced at the veiled girl, seemingly seeking her answer.
"In consideration of the fact that you're a first-time offender, I can give you a chance, but you must seize it. Next time, you won't be so lucky."
The veiled girl said calmly.
"Thank you, thank you very much!" Tang San nodded excitedly, while silently heaved a sigh of relief.
He had just reclaimed his life.
"Hehe, I hope you'll enjoy your life in the City of Slaughter in the coming decades."
"Let's go."
After the veiled girl finished speaking, she turned and led the enforcers away.
Tang San stood quietly in place, watching them leave.
The inner city was just a door away from the outer city.
Yet he hesitated to take that step.
"What the hell is this? I thought I would soar here, but it turns out to be a cage."
Thinking about spending decades here, Tang San's mentality was completely shattered.
This is truly a calamity.
"Sigh, in such a situation, at such a moment, if only I had a Bloody Mary."
"Only that thing can dispel my worries."
Tang San sighed again.
At a tavern outside the City of Slaughter, Tang Hao forced him to drink a glass of it.
That one glass made him unable to forget its taste.
Knowing it's poisonous, but still addictive.
Even Tang Hao said that there were important matters in the City of Slaughter and that the Bloody Mary had been improved to be more flavorful than before.
Meanwhile, within the gates of the Haotian Sect.
The Second Elder, Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder gathered.
Serious expressions were evident on each of their faces.
"Is there any trace of the Sect Master now?"
The Second Elder asked solemnly.
The Fourth Elder replied, "Second Brother, we still don't know where Tang Xiao has gone."
"Sigh, this Tang Xiao, I wonder where he has gone to die."
The Second Elder sighed heavily with great resentment, then he asked again, "What about Tang Yuehua? It's been over a month since her disappearance, is there still no news?"
"The Second Elder, we've dispatched people to search the area within a fifty-mile radius, but still haven't found any trace of her."
This time, it was the Fifth Elder who replied. He paused for a moment before continuing, "Tang Yuehua, a mere woman, even if she's mentally sharp, her strength is limited. Not even a soul master, falling from such a high cliff, the chances of survival are slim."
Upon hearing the Fifth Elder's words, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
Tang Yuehua was their bargaining chip to exchange for the Third Elder. What would happen to the Third Elder if they lost Tang Yuehua?
It's a difficult situation. The Second Elder couldn't help but sigh again and looked at the Seventh Elder. "Old Seven, have you received any response to the messages sent to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family asking for assistance?"
The Seventh Elder frowned and replied, "Second Brother, there's been no reply at all."
"Damn it, it's really like being bullied when down and out. Back when we were the leaders of the Three Upper Sects, now that our Haotian Sect is in trouble, they just stand by and watch," the Second Elder said with frustration, then chuckled bitterly.
However, as he laughed, he found that the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Elders were all looking at him as if he were a fool. "Brothers, what's wrong with you?" he asked puzzled.
"Since you already know it's a joke, then stop laughing," the Fourth Elder said with a hint of annoyance. "Do you think we wouldn't know what you've realized?"
The Fifth Elder chimed in, "Actually, I sent you to ask just out of a sense of desperation. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family are willing to help us, that's great. If they aren't, it's within our expectations."
The Second Elder looked as if he had everything under control.
The Seventh Elder couldn't help but ask, "Second Brother, since you knew this would happen, have you come up with a plan?"
"Better to rely on oneself than on others," the Second Elder pondered for a moment before saying, "Old Four, gather the Soul Douluo-level experts in the clan and have them ready at all times. If the Four Titled Douluo and a dozen or so others with the Haotian Hammer join forces, even a powerhouse at the level of ninety-seven or ninety-eight won't stand a chance. I don't believe we can't take down Qin Xiao!"
"Second Brother, what about Third Brother?" the Seventh Elder didn't forget about the Third Elder.
"We must eliminate this tumor Qin Xiao. Life and death are predestined. Whether Third Brother can return safely depends on his luck."
"Isn't this tantamount to abandoning Third Brother?"
"With Qin Xiao's methods, if he knows we're planning to use force against him directly, he'll definitely retaliate."
The Seventh Elder was anxious. He couldn't just watch as they pushed the Third Elder into the fire pit.
The Second Elder shook his head at the suggestion. "Old Seven, you're mistaken. This isn't abandonment. We've already thought of a way and tried our best."
"Yeah, Old Seven, don't make it hard for Second Brother. When it comes to Third Brother, we're really powerless," the Fourth Elder voiced out.
The Fifth Elder sighed, "Ah, Old Seven, I believe if Third Brother knew, even in the afterlife, he wouldn't blame us. He sacrificed himself for our Haotian Sect, after all."
"Oh..."
The Seventh Elder opened his mouth, but in the end, he couldn't say anything. "But Third Brother hasn't died yet," he weakly said. "Old Five, your remark about the afterlife might be a bit premature."
"Huh? Premature?" The Fifth Elder was startled. "It's not premature."
He believed that when they decided to confront Qin Xiao head-on, it was as if the Third Elder had been sentenced to death.
"Report!"
At this moment, a powerful and vigorous voice suddenly came from outside the sect hall.
The elders immediately fell silent, all turning their gaze toward the door.
It was only then that the Second Elder spoke in a deep voice, "Come in."
"Yes!"
The person outside responded and entered.
A burly man strode in with the air of a dragon and tiger.
"Tang Long, it's so late, what do you have to report?" the Second Elder asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to the Second Elder, you ordered me to closely monitor Qin Xiao's movements. Just now, I received the latest information. He has returned to Tian Dou City and is currently at the Blue Tyrant Academy."
After Tang Long finished speaking, he quietly stood to the side.
"He's finally back after disappearing for so long!" the Second Elder muttered softly.
In reality, he was quite curious about where Qin Xiao had been during his absence. But that was destined to remain a mystery.
"Second Brother, now that Qin Xiao has appeared, should we take action against him and catch him off guard?" the Fourth Elder suggested from the side.
However, the Second Elder shook his head. "That's not a good idea. It's said that Qin Xiao once helped the Emperor Xue Ye, and he owes him a life debt. If we directly attack Qin Xiao, it's very likely that the Tian Dou Empire will step in to help."
"Although we're not afraid of their power, it would still be troublesome. If Qin Xiao seizes the opportunity to escape, it will be a lingering problem."
Ah...
The others were startled.
The Seventh Elder couldn't help but feel annoyed. "This won't work, that won't work. What should we do?"
"I think the best course of action is to show weakness to the enemy," the Second Elder said after some contemplation. "Old Five, write a letter now and send it to Qin Xiao immediately. Just say that our Haotian Sect still wants to have a talk with Qin Xiao. The time will be tomorrow at noon, and the location will be just outside Tian Dou City."
"Yes, the content of the letter should be humble, to make him feel like he's gaining the upper hand and let his guard down. Only then will we have a chance."
"Also, let him bring Third Brother. Whether we can rescue Third Brother depends on this move."
"Now, everyone, carry out the tasks I assigned earlier."
He quickly made a series of arrangements.
"Yes!"
The elders hurriedly left.
After everyone left, a cold killing intent flashed in the Second Elder's eyes. "Qin Xiao, do you really think our Haotian Sect will be threatened by you? Tomorrow at noon, if you dare to come, we will make sure you perish on the spot and make you pay the price for your arrogance!"
In reality, the Second Elder had never thought that the number one sect in the world would be forced into such a situation by a young man.
After all, even the Martial Soul Hall hadn't reached this point.
Ahem.
(End of this chapter)
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