A Human Head

When the entrance to the Hell Road was opened, Chen Feng and his companion simultaneously felt their feet sink into the void, the surrounding scenery became illusory, and all their senses were shut down.

At this moment, the killing intent emanating from each of them condensed into a faint white ripple, protecting the two of them within it.

After a violent tremor, Chen Feng opened his eyes and found himself on a circular platform, with only a narrow path, less than half a foot wide, leading into the unknown darkness.

Hu Liena was not far from him; both of them were lying on the ground.

Chen Feng stood up and, seeing that Hu Liena was still unconscious, walked to the edge of the platform and took a look. Below was a deep abyss. After activating his Purple Demon Eye, he could see red liquid flowing at the bottom of the abyss. If he was not mistaken, it should be the Blood Pool of the City of Slaughter.

"Have we... we're in?" Hu Liena's voice rang out from not far behind.

Chen Feng glanced back and saw her standing up, then said, "This should be the Hell Road. How are you feeling now?"

"I'm alright... wait, why are your eyes red? Are you okay?" Hu Liena asked Chen Feng in surprise.

"Oh, you're asking about that? Don't worry, this is normal." Chen Feng deactivated the Purple Demon Eye, and his eyes returned to their clear black and white state.

Normally, the Purple Demon Eye would tinge the eyes with a purple hue, but after Chen Feng entered the City of Slaughter, the massive amount of killing brought him immense Mental Power.

Although it wasn't enough for his Purple Demon Eye to reach their final state, this Mental Power, after combining with the killing intent and his Head Soul Bone, actually underwent some subtle changes, giving Chen Feng new abilities. Outwardly, this manifested as his original purple eyes turning into red eyes.

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Seeing that Chen Feng seemed normal, Hu Liena didn't investigate further. Instead, she observed the surroundings and then looked towards the path, saying, "This path is probably difficult to traverse. There will definitely be challenges along the way, and we'll have little room to maneuver. I saw you looking down earlier; what's down there?"

"It's the Blood Pool. This should be the core of the entire City of Slaughter," Chen Feng said.

"The Blood Pool—Could Bloody Mary have come from here?" Hu Liena frowned.

"Most likely, the blood drawn here probably doesn't meet hygiene standards," Chen Feng said casually.

Hu Liena gave him a strange look. "You think this place is hygienic? They're practically poisoning it."

"No matter where you are, you must maintain hygiene. Wash your hands before meals and after using the toilet, and don't eat anything unclean," Chen Feng said with a smile.

Hu Liena rolled her eyes. "Alright, alright, that's enough of the Sage's Hygiene Lesson. We need to think about how to proceed. How about we tie ourselves together so we don't fall off if we encounter any danger along the way? I remember you seem to have a pair of wings."

"My wings are strong enough for me to fly on my own right now, but I don't know if I can manage with you," Chen Feng said after thinking for a moment.

After reaching the Spirit King realm, his Vengeance Twin Wings finally grew to the point where he could fly, though not very fast, and still not usable in combat.

"Hey, I'm very light. You can try it if you don't believe me," Hu Liena said as she walked up to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng didn't mince words; tactical planning was the most important thing now. The significance of two people being able to fly versus one person being able to fly was completely different.

He decisively spread his Vengeance Twin Wings, embraced Hu Liena in his arms, and with the flapping of his wings, the two slowly took flight.

Hu Liena felt a surge of tenderness as she was embraced. She already had a good impression of Chen Feng, and had received a lot of care in the City of Slaughter. The time in the Cycle of Rebirth was the most peaceful time of her day. No matter what battles she experienced outside, she would become peaceful after arriving at that sunny beach, even when she was not using Ice Heart.

Nestled in a warm embrace, her cheeks flushed, and her mind began to wander, her breathing becoming rapid.

Looking at Chen Feng's handsome face, she subconsciously reached out and hooked her arms around Chen Feng neck, her face gradually moving closer.

Just as their faces drew closer and closer, and Hu Liena's heart pounded faster and faster, she suddenly felt her feet touch the ground and her bottom get slapped hard.

"Stop being a slut."

Chen Feng's calm voice was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the flames that had risen in Hu Liena's heart.

What did he say? He told me not to be horny? Hu Liena stared wide-eyed at Chen Feng, who had released her, incredulously.

She, the Martial Soul Hall Saintess, the only disciple of the current Pope, possesses exceptional talent, as well as a stunning appearance and figure. Yet now, not only was her attempt to kiss him rejected, but she also received this comment?

Doesn't this man have a heart?

Seeing that Hu Liena's mood was a bit off, Chen Feng coughed lightly and reminded her, "We're on the Hell Road right now, at a critical moment of life and death."

Hearing this, Hu Liena was somewhat disappointed. She knew the occasion was a bit inappropriate, but she still couldn't help asking, "Does that mean we can just go outside?"

As soon as she asked the question, she cursed herself inwardly, "Damn it, Hu Liena, how could you be so unreserved? There must be something wrong with the environment here. Yes, I've been influenced by the environment of the City of Slaughter," she convinced herself.

Chen Feng was caught off guard by this direct attack and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Did he have feelings for Hu Liena? Of course he did. After spending more than a year together, she was still a naturally alluring young woman, and it was difficult for him to remain indifferent.

However, he knew when to do what, so he decisively refused just now. Otherwise, if he had been confused and infatuated, his little head would have controlled his big head, and he would have lost his calm thinking. The Hell Road that followed would have been difficult to walk.

Ice Heart isn't meant for this kind of thing. If the Snow Empress knew that her Soul Skill was being used like this, she'd probably be so angry that she'd storm out of the Extreme North.

Seeing that Chen Feng had read her question but hadn't replied, Hu Liena smiled sweetly. Not responding was the best response for her, which showed that her charm still had an effect. Chen Feng was just a normal man; it was just that the occasion was inappropriate.

"Since you can fly, I'll go first. You'd better keep an eye on me." Hu Liena took two steps, then stopped, thought for a moment, and asked, "Should we tie us together with a rope? That would feel safer."

Chen Feng shook his head. "No need. If we encounter a battle, the rope will only get in the way. Let's just stay close together. I'll grab you in time if you fall."

His attack range is all-encompassing; tying him with a rope would not only make him hesitant but would also make the rope easily destroyed, rendering it largely meaningless.

Hu Liena nodded and walked onto the narrow path, with Chen Feng following closely behind. Both of them released their Mental Power to detect any movement in their surroundings.

As they moved forward, Chen Feng's gaze inevitably fell on Hu Liena. Her slender figure stirred up all sorts of thoughts in his mind, and it took a great deal of willpower to look away and focus his attention on observing his surroundings.

After walking for a while, Chen Feng felt the air getting warmer, and there were faint movements in the surrounding darkness. He knew that the first test had arrived.

"Be careful, there's something there," he warned.

Hu Liena carefully sensed it and only felt that the temperature had risen slightly. She didn't notice anything else, but she didn't question Chen Feng's words. Instead, she prepared herself and was secretly alarmed by the strength of Chen Feng's Mental Power.

She's Soul Master specializing in Mental Power, yet Chen Feng, who uses a sword, has stronger Mental Power than her. Is that really true?

But before Hu Liena could figure out if this was right or wrong, she heard faint voices in her mind, and these voices were gradually approaching her.

When she got close enough, Hu Liena finally saw what they were: blood-red bats, about a foot long, but with wings that were enormous, probably over a meter long.

"They're here, there are so many of them, how should we fight them?" The dense swarm of bats made Hu Liena's scalp tingle.

He asked hurriedly.

"You fix the leak for me," Chen Feng's voice came from behind.

"Repair the leak?" Hu Liena didn't understand at first and was about to ask again, but the next second she understood what repairing the leak meant.

Two scarlet rays crackling with electricity shot out from behind her, and any bats that were touched by them exploded into a cloud of blood mist.

Hu Liena turned around in astonishment and discovered that the two rays were coming from Chen Feng's eyes. She could feel their terrifying power, and the bats being quickly swept away around them were the best evidence of this.

Hu Liena didn't have time to think about what kind of ability this was. She had already heard a sound approaching. Although Chen Feng's rays were fast, they still missed some targets. Fortunately, not many were missed, and Hu Liena could easily deal with them.

The mass killing terrified the surrounding bats. As hunters here, they would normally surround their prey and then relentlessly attack it until it was exhausted and became their food.

However, before they could even form an encirclement, they suffered massive casualties, and the enemy's attack range was so far that the bats instinctively fled.

Soon, the Blood Bat, suffering heavy casualties, fled back into the shadows, and silence returned.

The crimson rays emanating from Chen Feng's eyes gradually faded, and his eerie red pupils returned to their original black and white clarity.

Having just finished cosplaying Homelander, he felt incredibly refreshed, and his abundant Mental Power made him feel like he could shoot another...

To be honest, using your eyes to clear away monsters is really stress-relieving; no wonder A-Zu always shoots people with his eyes.

That's right, this is the product of the combination of his Purple Demon Eye, killing intent, and Head Soul Bone after his Mental Power has grown significantly. He can use his Mental Power to draw out the power of the Annihilation Thunder in his Head Soul Bone and shoot it out as a ray through the Purple Demon Eye. It is equivalent to the low-power mode of the Sky Azure Annihilation Divine Thunder, which effectively makes up for Chen Feng's long-range clearing methods.

"Did you Self-Created Soul Skill?" Hu Liena asked, staring blankly at Chen Feng had returned to normal.

"I guess so, I figured it out recently."

"I see. Luckily you didn't know how during the Spirit Master Tournament, otherwise—" Hu Liena shook her head and said nothing more.

Judging from what happened to the bat just now, she won't fare any better if she gets hit by this ray.

"This skill is for killing; even if it existed in a competition, it wouldn't be used," Chen Feng said, shaking his head.

Hu Liena looked around at the darkness, still feeling a lingering fear. "It's a good thing you were here. Otherwise, I don't know how we would have dealt with so many bats. Most people would have died if they encountered them. No wonder only eight Slaughter God have been born over the years."

"Having area-of-effect attacks will make things a bit easier, but there are definitely other challenges ahead. Let's keep moving forward," Chen Feng said.

"Um."

The two continued on their way. Without the bats bothering them, they were much more relaxed. As they walked, Hu Liena took off her outer garment, citing the heat, revealing her tank top and hot pants underneath.

This time, Chen Feng's gaze was repeatedly drawn to the sight of the slender waist, shapely buttocks, and white thighs, making it impossible for him to think calmly.

"You, put your clothes on."

"I'm so hot, aren't you hot?" Hu Liena asked with a smile on her face, her back to Chen Feng.

"A calm mind brings coolness." Chen Feng paused for a few seconds before uttering this sentence.

"Has your mind calmed down?"

"----Your actions will disrupt the battle later. You don't want us both to die here, do you?"

Why would it affect the battle?

"Am I too good-looking? Answer that question and I'll put my clothes on."

"----yes."

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Hu Liena smiled like a cunning fox who had stolen a chicken. She put her coat back on and didn't cause any more trouble.

After walking for a while, the two gradually stopped. Below the narrow path in front of them, hanging upside down was a large, dark golden object.

The creature was about four meters long, with sharp claws gripping the narrow path; it looked quite menacing.

"Can we fly over there secretly?" Hu Liena asked in a whisper.

"Let's give it a try," Chen Feng replied in a similarly breathy voice.

He spread his wings, held Hu Liena in his arms, and flew up. After ascending for a distance, he slowly flew forward.

Without activating his Lightning Armor, the Vengeance Twin Wings were relatively quiet, and he hoped to fly over without alerting the behemoth.

However, things didn't go as planned. Just as he got close enough, the huge thing below suddenly moved.

Sensing something was wrong, Chen Feng retreated sharply and descended rapidly. Engaging in aerial combat with the Bat King was an extremely unwise choice, especially since his flight speed was not fast.

As soon as the two landed, the dark golden Bat King spread its enormous wings, released its claws from the narrow path, and suddenly took flight, hovering above the path.

When Chen Feng saw the Bat King's appearance clearly, his gaze suddenly sharpened; he already knew that the Bat King had three heads.

The problem was that the head he saw in the middle was actually a person with their eyes closed.