Hu Liena

Bai Ying officially began his journey of slaughter.

The bloody stench around him was almost suffocating, yet he seemed completely unaffected. He merely swung the sword in his hand mechanically, each swing taking another life. Yet even he began to feel something stir within him. Whenever he saw those terrified, despairing eyes, he could not help thinking of his original purpose. He had come here to seek greater power, to protect those who were truly innocent. But now, he was trapped in endless slaughter, as though he had become an emotionless executioner. The feeling disgusted him and made him want to flee this blood-soaked place.

But slowly, he came to like the feeling.

Over the past few months, his Soul Power had not improved, but his killing intent had grown at a visibly rapid pace.

That day, at the edge of a desolate battlefield, Bai Ying spotted a familiar figure. It was a woman with long hair draped over her shoulders and delicate features, though there was a trace of weariness that was difficult to detect. Vigilance flashed in her eyes as she stared intently at Bai Ying's approach.

Bai Ying slowly walked toward her. Every step seemed to fall upon the strings of a silent heart, causing a faint tremor. Hu Liena, he silently repeated her name. Bibi Dong's prized disciple had actually appeared here.

"Stop! Who are you?" Hu Liena's voice rang out in the silence, carrying a hint of tension. Her hands were clenched tightly, as though she was ready to attack at any moment.

Bai Ying stopped and turned to face Hu Liena. A profound calm showed in his eyes. Moonlight spilled across his cold, stern features, lending his figure an added air of mystery.

"Don't be nervous. I'm from Spirit Hall too." His voice was low and firm, as though it could pierce the silence of the night. Upon hearing that, the vigilance in Hu Liena's eyes did not fully fade, but the Soul Power in her hands eased slightly.

"As Bibi Dong's direct disciple, you actually came here too. Is it to obtain Divine Slaughter's Domain?" Bai Ying continued, his gaze moving over Hu Liena as though searching for something.

Hu Liena drew a deep breath and slowly approached Bai Ying. Her steps were light, yet every one of them revealed firm resolve. She stopped before him, raised her head, and looked at him with curiosity and scrutiny in her eyes.

"Did you come here for that too?" Hu Liena asked softly, a faint sadness in her voice.

Bai Ying nodded slightly without saying much. He understood that everyone here had come in pursuit of greater power, no matter their reasons.

Hu Liena looked at him, then suddenly spread her arms and smiled. Her smile was like spring sunlight, warm and dazzling. "Since we're both from Spirit Hall, let's go together." With that, she walked forward.

Looking at her back, Bai Ying felt an indescribable emotion rise in his heart.

"Where are you going?"

"The Hell Slaughter Arena. I have to return as soon as possible and obtain Divine Slaughter's Domain."

"Are you really that impatient?"

Hu Liena gave a cold snort. "As Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden, do you expect me to fall like you?"

"I'm not falling here. I'm training here."

Fine, do as you please!

"If you need anything, you can come find me at any time. After all, we both belong to Spirit Hall. You could say we're companions."

The City of Slaughter was cold and dim. In a spacious room, light filtered through the cracks and fell upon a chair exquisitely carved from crystal skulls. A figure sat upon it, half-visible and half-hidden, seeming to blend into the darkness around him while giving off a heart-palpitating aura.

Light Shadow Sacred Dragon had just won a bloody match, and his figure appeared especially tall beneath the dim lighting. He walked to the chair, lowered his head, and reported to the figure, "Great King of Slaughter, it has been a long time since any newcomers came to our City of Slaughter. Should we make contact with him this time?"

The figure on the chair slowly raised his head, revealing a pale and savage face. His eyes glimmered with an eerie chill, as though they could see through every secret hidden in the dark. He was silent for a moment before slowly speaking. "Do you think he can win a hundred matches in a row?"

The woman in black drew a deep breath, as though recalling her entanglements with Spirit Hall. Complex emotions flickered in her eyes, containing both vigilance and a hint of unwillingness.

"Winning a hundred matches in a row is merely a matter of time for him." The woman in black spoke in a low, firm voice. She knew full well that Bai Ying's strength could not be underestimated. Yet when she mentioned the difficulty of passing the Hell Road, her expression became grave.

"The Hell Road is a path filled with the unknown and danger. Even a powerful Soul Master may not be able to return unscathed."

The woman in black took over, her voice carrying a trace of reverence. It was as though she could see the Soul Masters who had once tried to cross the Hell Road, only to fall into pools of blood in the end.

Every opening of the Hell Road required the sacrifice of hundreds of people. The losses to our City of Slaughter would be far too great.

Should we arrange for him and the Hell Messenger to enter the same match, then let them kill each other?

The woman in black's tone changed as she spoke.

The next moment, two crimson beams shot from the King of Slaughter's strange eyes, and his voice turned furious!

Deep within the City of Slaughter, inside a dark secret chamber, the King of Slaughter's scarlet eyes gleamed with furious rage. He abruptly rose to his feet, his black robe billowing as though a demon of the night had awakened. The air around him seemed crushed by his presence, becoming heavy and oppressive.

"Who do you think those two are?" The King of Slaughter's voice was low and icy, every word seeming to be forced through clenched teeth. His face was terrifyingly pale, as though rage had eaten away at it.

Feeling the horrifying aura radiating from the King of Slaughter, the woman in black began trembling uncontrollably. She lowered her head, not daring to meet those scarlet eyes, and answered in a shaking voice, "I... I only thought that this could reduce the City of Slaughter's losses..."

"Losses?" The King of Slaughter sneered, his tone full of mockery. "Do you think I care about those insignificant lives? What I care about is the safety of the City of Slaughter. If we provoke one of them, the City of Slaughter will suffer a devastating blow."

He suddenly waved his hand, and a powerful burst of Soul Power instantly sent the woman in black flying to the ground. She cried out miserably, yet did not dare voice the slightest complaint.

"Remember this. Never make such a foolish suggestion again." The King of Slaughter spoke coldly. "That Bai Ying, and that Hu Liena, are both people worth watching. I want to see just how far they can go."

After saying that, he turned and walked deeper into the secret chamber, his figure gradually vanishing into the darkness. Only the woman in black remained, sprawled on the floor and trembling.

Bai Ying stood in a dark corridor, a faint bloody aura emanating from him. He closed his eyes and sensed the killing intent and hostility around him, as though he had already become part of this world of slaughter.

Suddenly, a knock at the door broke the silence. Bai Ying frowned slightly, alertness rising within him. He drew a deep breath and slowly opened his eyes, a cold gleam flashing in them.

"Who is it?" Bai Ying's voice was low and cold, as though it could pierce the darkness around him.

"It's me. Don't be nervous." A familiar voice sounded out, and Hu Liena pushed open the door and entered. Her figure looked especially graceful in the dim corridor, with a faint smile on her face.

Seeing Hu Liena arrive, surprise flashed in Bai Ying's eyes. He had not expected Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden to come looking for him at this time.

"What are you doing here?" There was a trace of wariness in Bai Ying's tone.

Hu Liena chuckled softly and stepped closer. "I heard you were about to leave, so I came to see you."

Bai Ying raised a brow and looked at her with some surprise. Hu Liena continued, "I know you're very strong, but you know the rules of the City of Slaughter too. This place is full of unknowns and dangers. I hope you'll act carefully and not be too impulsive."

Bai Ying was silent for a moment before nodding. He knew Hu Liena meant well. Although he was confident in his own strength, he could not afford to let down his guard.

"I have one more request," Hu Liena suddenly said, her gaze turning serious.

"Go on." Bai Ying looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

"If possible, I hope we can join forces to cross the Hell Road." Hu Liena's voice carried a trace of determination. "I know it will be difficult, but I have a feeling that only by working together do we have a chance of succeeding."

Hu Liena did not know whether he would agree, but this was the only way. After all, they were both from Spirit Hall, and she had heard of this Holy Son. His strength was exceptionally formidable.

Bai Ying was slightly stunned. He had not expected Hu Liena to make such a request. But when he saw her eyes, he knew she was serious. He fell silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Fine, I agree," Bai Ying said. "But we need to make thorough preparations. The Hell Road will not be easy to cross."

The two smiled at each other, as though they had reached a silent understanding. They both knew that the road ahead would become even harder, but they also believed that as long as they trusted and supported each other, they would certainly cross this sea of slaughter.

Night fell, and the lights of the City of Slaughter gradually lit up. Bai Ying and Hu Liena walked side by side through the dark streets, their figures appearing especially resolute beneath the lights. The surrounding Soul Masters watched them with reverence gleaming in their eyes.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps shattered the night's silence. A group of figures rushed out of the darkness and charged toward Bai Ying and Hu Liena. They held sharp blades, crazed killing intent flashing in their eyes.

Bai Ying and Hu Liena exchanged a glance, coldness flashing in their eyes. They knew this was an unavoidable challenge.

Bai Ying moved, instantly vanishing from where he stood. The next moment, he appeared behind the Soul Master charging at the front and drove a heavy punch into his back. The Soul Master screamed as his body flew away like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Hu Liena did not remain idle either. The longsword in her hand flashed with cold light, each swing taking the life of a Soul Master. Her movements were light and swift, like a butterfly dancing through the air.

Very soon, the charging Soul Masters fell into pools of blood. Bai Ying and Hu Liena stood where they were, not a trace of blood staining them, as though none of what had just happened had anything to do with them.

In the night, a black shadow silently drew near. It moved so quickly that even Bai Ying and Hu Liena felt a trace of pressure. They swiftly turned around and saw a Soul Master entirely shrouded in a black robe standing before them. His aura was powerful and strange, as though it possessed the power to devour everything.

"Another fool who isn't afraid of death," Bai Ying sneered, battle intent flashing in his eyes.

The black-robed Soul Master said nothing. He merely slowly raised his hand, gathering a ball of dark light in his palm. It contained endless deathly energy, as though it could devour all life.

Bai Ying and Hu Liena exchanged a glance, knowing that this opponent was far from ordinary. They each released powerful Soul Power, preparing to face this unknown challenge.

At that moment, Bai Ying directly activated his Soul Tool. In an instant, Destroyer unleashed a cannon, and the black-robed Soul Master paused, clearly startled by the sudden light.

Bai Ying and Hu Liena seized the chance to attack. Their figures crossed in the air as they unleashed powerful waves of Soul Power. The black-robed Soul Master had no choice but to abandon his original attack and turn to deal with the sudden crisis.

Yet the light did not fade. Instead, it grew brighter and brighter. Suddenly, a figure burst from the radiance and charged straight at the black-robed Soul Master. The figure moved so quickly that the black-robed Soul Master had no time to react.

A scream rang out as the black-robed Soul Master was violently sent flying by the impact, crashing heavily onto the ground, his fate unknown. The figure within the light slowly landed, revealing a familiar face—it was Tang San!

Although Tang San had awakened the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline and his appearance had changed, Hu Liena might not have recognized him. But Bai Ying, as a transmigrator, naturally knew who he was.

Tang San had not expected to encounter the two of them here either. Tang San knew he was no match for that opponent, so he used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and fled at once.

Even Tang San had not expected that after coming here, the killing intent on his body would completely escape his control.

He could not control himself at all, as though he had become a vicious murderer who killed anyone he saw.

"Let's go." Bai Ying's voice interrupted Hu Liena's thoughts. He lightly patted her shoulder, signaling for them to leave.

The two walked side by side along the dark streets of the City of Slaughter, the dim yellow lights stretching their shadows long behind them. The surroundings were deathly silent, broken only by the occasional sounds of Soul Masters fighting and screaming. The air was thick with the stench of blood, as though every inch of land had been soaked in the blood of countless Soul Masters.

Bai Ying's gaze was deep and resolute, as though it could see through the darkness and bloodshed to somewhere farther away. Hu Liena followed closely at his side, complex emotions glimmering in her eyes: fear of the unknown, and anticipation for the future.