Slaughter City Exposed—Tang Chen Was Actually the King of Slaughter!

[Power Ranking, Fifth Place: Slaughter City]

[Ruler Representative: King of Slaughter · Tang Chen]

[Strongest Combat Power Representative: King of Slaughter · Tang Chen]

[Evaluation: An underground city whose core creed is "kill, or be killed."]

[In the eyes of the righteous path, this place is a hellish prison for exiling and imprisoning Fallen Spirit Masters, a lawless forbidden land despised by the world.]

[In the eyes of the evil path, this is a sinful haven for Fallen Spirit Masters, a paradise of desire where, so long as one has strength, one can do whatever one wishes.]

[Yet in truth, it is the Inheritance Ground of the God King-level deity "Asura God," a top-secret domain for tempering killing intent and selecting those chosen by the gods.]

[This place was sealed by the Asura God with the magic-forbidding "Slaughter Domain." Once one entered, leaving was not easy. All entrants were unable to use spirit rings or spirit skills, and could only fight using the power of their martial souls themselves, or a few specific soul bone skills.]

[Only those acknowledged by Slaughter City, or those who became guardians, were free to move without these restrictions.]

[Newcomers had to begin their journey in the "Slaughter Arena." After accumulating one hundred victorious kills, they could earn the qualification to enter Hell Road. Those who passed it could obtain the "Divine Slaughter's Domain" bestowed by the Asura God, and might even be chosen by the Asura God as an inheritor!]

[This place possessed formidable defensive power: several thousand Fallen Spirit Master believers loyal to its ruler; an elite Black Armor Knight Legion numbering several hundred; three Soul Douluo guardian knights; and three guardian beasts: the super soul beast Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King, the ancient exotic beast Ten-Headed Flaming Snake, and the top-tier soul beast Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat King!]

[Most importantly, there was an unparalleled Super Divine Artifact left behind by the Asura God: the Asura Demon Sword.]

[This sword possessed the power to destroy heaven and earth. It could move mountains, sever rivers, overturn seas, subdue demons, suppress devils, command gods, pluck stars, raze cities, and split open the heavens. The might of a single sword was enough to intimidate every power in the mortal world!]

[High-Tier Reward: Quasi-Divine Artifact · Blood Demon's Fury! The age of all spirit rings belonging to both representatives will increase by fifteen thousand years, and all soul bones will increase by five thousand years.]

[One fifty-thousand-year soul bone perfectly compatible with the martial soul. If the representative is duplicated, it will be replaced with three fifty-thousand-year soul bones perfectly compatible with the martial soul!]

Silence.

Deathly silence.

The instant the Heavenly Ranking updated, the entire plane seemed to have been paused.

But in the span of a finger snap, that dead silence was shattered by an uproar like thunder!

"Slaughter City! That forbidden land of sin was actually a deity's Inheritance Ground! And it even has a Super Divine Artifact left behind by a god!"

"Heavens, am I seeing this right?! The ruler of Slaughter City, the King of Slaughter, is actually Tang Chen, the former sect master of the Clear Sky Sect! Tang Chen isn't dead!"

"This reward is a hundred times more generous than before. There's even a Quasi-Divine Artifact! Tang Chen was already immensely powerful—after gaining these rewards, wouldn't he become invincible in the world?!"

"But how could Slaughter City, with such unparalleled foundations, rank only fifth? Doesn't that mean the four powers above it all possess god-level foundations?!"

At this very moment, the entire Douluo Continent—no!

The entire Douluo Plane had plunged into unprecedented turmoil and shock!

Especially the powers with the deepest ties and grievances with the Clear Sky Sect—they completely erupted!

Spirit City, Pope Palace.

"Bang—"

Bibi Dong abruptly slapped her jade-like hand against the throne and rose to her feet, her face filled with incredulous fury.

"Tang Chen isn't dead! The King of Slaughter is actually him? But I've clearly seen them before—their appearances were completely different!"

"No matter what, he's still alive now, and he has received such rewards. Once he emerges, it will be a devastating blow to my Spirit Hall!"

Suddenly, Bibi Dong seemed to realize something. Her mood swiftly calmed, and she gave a teasing smile.

"Hehe, could he have become the Asura God's High Priest? Then there's no need to worry. He can only rot in Slaughter City forever!"

Worship Hall.

"Tang Chen! I knew you wouldn't die so easily!"

With this revelation from the Sky Screen, Qian Daoliu let out a rare cry of excitement.

It was the first time the six High Priests beside him had seen their chief High Priest so agitated.

They were naturally shocked as well, but unlike Qian Daoliu, they felt only worry and alarm.

"Big Brother, Tang Chen is still alive, and he has gained such rewards. That isn't good news for us. What if..."

Qian Daoliu's emotions eased somewhat. Knowing what they meant, he interrupted unhurriedly.

"If he has been alive all this time, why did he stand by and watch the Clear Sky Sect decline? Was it because he didn't want to intervene, or because he had no choice?"

The six High Priests all froze, then quickly thought it over. Before long, they understood and spoke in unison.

"We understand! Tang Chen must have failed to become a god and was forced to become the Asura God's High Priest—the King of Slaughter!"

"A god's High Priest cannot easily interfere with worldly affairs. Even if he knew about the Clear Sky Sect's circumstances, there was nothing he could do!"

Qian Daoliu nodded, his gaze filled with mixed emotions.

"Correct. Like Bo Saixi of Sea God Island and me, he cannot leave the Inheritance Ground unless absolutely necessary."

The six High Priests breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then there is no need to worry. So long as we do not wipe out the Clear Sky Sect completely, he will never be able to break the rules and emerge into the world."

Sea God Island, Sea God Hall.

"Tang... Tang Chen, you're not dead!"

"Have you also become a deity's High Priest?!"

Bo Saixi's delicate body shuddered violently. Covering her mouth, she cried out in complete loss of composure.

The guardian Douluo of the Seven Sacred Pillars and Xiao Bai were all stunned. It was the first time they had seen their High Priest so emotional.

However, they did not find it too surprising. After all, they all knew that their High Priest had shared a deep connection with Tang Chen.

Yet at that moment, the entire Sea God Island suddenly shook violently, while towering waves thousands of feet high surged across the sea.

"Rumble—!"

A large number of Sea God Island's guardian Spirit Masters came scrambling over in panic.

"High Priest, this is bad! The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King... the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King has attacked!"

"All the defensive lines formed by our guardian sea soul beasts are completely unable to withstand him now that he has reached a million years!"

Everyone's expressions changed sharply.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King had indeed come to attack after his breakthrough!

"Seven Sacred Pillars, follow This High Priest and meet the enemy! Defend Sea God Island!"

Bo Saixi suppressed her emotions. She did not dare let down her guard at such a time, and with a low shout, she swept toward the sea.

The guardian Douluo of the Seven Sacred Pillars followed closely behind. Xiao Bai also hurried after them in panic.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King had broken through the defenses of the guardian sea soul beasts. Her clansmen must have suffered enormous losses!

Clear Sky Sect.

"G-Great Uncle is still alive!"

The four elders who had remained in the sect were overwhelmed with excitement.

"Heaven has not forsaken our Clear Sky Sect! Our Clear Sky Sect is saved!"

Third Elder dropped to his knees in excitement, covering his face as he began to weep.

Second Elder and Fourth Elder also had tears in their eyes as they spoke.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry to Slaughter City and invite Great Uncle back to take charge!"

Fifth Elder was confused, even somewhat angry.

"Since Great Uncle is still alive, why has he ignored whether our Clear Sky Sect lived or died all these years? Could it be that he didn't know?!"

Third Elder and Fourth Elder froze. They, too, could not understand why.

Second Elder, the highest-ranking among them, stepped forward and patted his shoulder, speaking gravely.

"Perhaps Great Uncle has no choice. Let us not act rashly for now. Slaughter City is fraught with danger. We should wait until Tang Xiao and Seventh Brother return before making plans!"

Sunset Forest.

The four allied powers were pressing deeper into the forest in search of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Upon seeing the information revealed by the Sky Screen, they too were thrown into an uproar!

"Grandfather! Xiao'er knew you weren't dead! You're not dead! You're not dead!!!"

Tang Xiao was the most excited of them all. Disregarding everyone's stares, tears streamed from his eyes.