A Rare Initiative

The Terror Knight felt the powerful pressure radiating from Tang Hao and could not help but feel a slight chill in his heart. Bowing slightly, he replied respectfully, "Please withdraw Divine Slaughter's Domain, Slaughter God, as a sign of respect for my king."

Tang Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. After a moment's thought, he withdrew Divine Slaughter's Domain.

"Please follow us."

The Terror Knight turned and headed toward the mysterious passageway.

Tang Hao silently followed behind the Terror Knight. The other Terror Knights surrounded Tang Hao, their expressions full of vigilance and solemnity.

As the last Terror Knight entered the passageway.

The Slaughter Tavern did not return to its usual calm. Instead, it grew somewhat noisy, filled with hushed discussion.

Entering the passageway.

The passage was long and dark. It was not broad, but rather narrow.

There was no light at all.

After a while, the Terror Knight heavily knocked twice against an unremarkable section of wall.

Bang! Bang!

Before the echoes faded.

A door opened within it.

The blood-red glow spilling out formed a stark contrast with the darkness of the passage.

The Terror Knight raised his hand.

"Please. Within His Majesty's bedchamber, an envoy will receive you."

"Mm."

Tang Hao nodded slightly and strode inside with composure. He was about to see the grandfather he had been separated from for many years, and he could not help feeling somewhat excited.

The moment he crossed the doorway.

A cold female voice suddenly sounded beside his ear.

"Honored Slaughter God, our great Slaughter King is waiting for you inside."

Tang Hao turned to look.

A woman with a seductive figure slowly emerged from around the corner. Her face was pale as paper, without a trace of color. Her narrow eyes gleamed with an eerie green light.

Her lips were painted