Killing Intent Reaches the Heavens

Ling Chen noticed that the attire of those women was somewhat distinct, appearing to be the service staff of the Moonlight Pavilion.

Before long, they brought Manager Aode over.

Upon seeing the trio's clothing, Manager Aode's eyes were filled with disdain.

"The Moonlight Pavilion only receives refined guests. Throw them out!"

As soon as Manager Aode spoke, two Soul Ancestors above level forty standing nearby walked toward Tang Hao.

Ling Chen looked at the small-fry before him with contempt; they were dressed in a refined manner, yet they were nothing but scum who only judged by appearances.

Before those two could make a move, Tang San stepped in front of Tang Hao, who had instructed Tang San not to kill anyone or destroy the premises.

Before Tang San could even act, a small, thin figure had already arrived between the two men's legs.

"Ah!"

Accompanied by a miserable shriek, the two men clutched their crotches, howling incessantly.

Ling Chen's title as the Severed Limb Demon Child was not just for show; severed limbs meant severed limbs—who said he could only sever the four limbs?

Seeing a brat like Ling Chen dare to attack Soul Ancestors, Manager Aode was so embarrassed he became furious, pointing at Ling Chen and cursing.

"Where did this wild child come from, daring to strike in the Moonlight Pavilion! You're courting death!"

Immediately, Manager Aode revealed his Soul Rings.

Seeing this, Tang San immediately blocked Ling Chen, also revealing his own Soul Rings.

"What, you still intend to bully a child?"

Before Tang San could take further action, Manager Aode attacked. Ghost King Vines rose from the ground, surrounding Tang San completely.

However, Tang San remained unmoved; his mere aura as the Blue Silver Emperor was enough to suppress any plant-type martial soul.

The steel-needle-like Ghost King Vines still pierced Tang San's skin, and the stinging sensation instantly ignited the killing intent within him.

The Slaughter God's Domain expanded instantly, a bone-chilling cold sweeping across the entire hall and then spreading throughout the Moonlight Pavilion, even freezing Manager Aode's Ghost King Vines into ice sculptures.

Ling Chen stood right beside Tang San, yet he felt that such biting killing intent was merely average.

Tang San slowly floated into the air, and his first soul skill—Binding—was already activated.

Blue Silver Grass rose from the ground, following Manager Aode's body to wrap around his neck. If Tang San exerted even a little force, his neck would be snapped.

However, beautiful music began to play from an unknown source, and Tang Hao told Tang San to listen with his heart, temporarily suppressing the killing intent within him.

Ling Chen also tried to listen with his heart, but the conclusion he reached was—it wasn't as satisfying as a catchy tune.

As the music reached its climax, Ling Chen experienced the nobility of being the center of everyone's attention.

"Nobility! Not having a sense of nobility is like... not having nobility at all!"

Ling Chen spread his arms, as if about to ascend.

Tang Hao glanced at Ling Chen, thinking he was indeed a bit unhinged. But that was all; he had yet to discover Ling Chen erupting with killing intent due to emotional shifts.

To say that Ling Chen could hide his edge and conceal his aura was clearly impossible.

He had been a law-abiding citizen before transmigrating; if he hadn't landed in Slaughter City, he probably wouldn't even have been able to bring himself to harm a soul beast.

Now that he had left that bloody place, Ling Chen naturally knew how to restrain himself. Of course, he still wasn't capable of killing someone with his bare fists.

The music ended, and what followed was family business between Tang Yuehua and Tang Hao.

Ling Chen tactfully left to wait for the good news.

Leaning against the wall, Ling Chen carefully recalled the original plot; Tang San would be studying here with his aunt for a year.

As for himself, he didn't know how he would be arranged—whether he would be dragged along to study or sent to awaken his martial soul first.

After waiting for a long time, heavy footsteps approached him.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. Looking at you, you don't seem interested in this place..."

Ling Chen nodded and gave a self-deprecating smile.

"You saw the fight just now; as a child who hasn't awakened his martial soul, I pose no threat to them. Even a sneak attack only causes a bit of trouble."

"So, if I stay here, I'll just be bullied. Even with Tang San backing me, I'd only be bringing humiliation upon myself."

Tang Hao merely stroked his stubbly chin; he didn't intend to leave Ling Chen here either.

"Let's go, there is a place that should be suitable for you."

Returning to Holy Soul Village to awaken Ling Chen's martial soul was unlikely, as the village only held an awakening ceremony once a year for six-year-olds.

It would likely be more than half a year until the next awakening, and if he wanted to awaken now, only the sects and Martial Soul Hall could do it.

Martial Soul Hall was out of the question, and he, Tang Hao, could not return to the Clear Sky Sect. Going directly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would save them a trip, and he could incidentally let Sword Douluo see if this little fellow was truly as formidable as rumored.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was located in the Glazed Tile Mountain Range (Seven Treasure Mountain) southwest of Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. It was about a hundred miles from Heaven Dou City, so reaching it by carriage within a day was not a problem.

On the way, Ling Chen used the remaining Gold Soul Coins in his Soul Tool to buy a few sets of clothes; he was not at all used to wearing adult clothes.

Estimating that half a day had passed, the two finally arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. As they stepped off the carriage, Ling Chen was shocked by the grandeur of the sect.

Just by looking at the sect's main gate, one could see the depth of its financial resources.

"I never expected the Clear Sky Douluo to grace my humble Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in person. Please forgive my lack of a proper welcome!"

The sect gates swung open, and Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, flanked by two Title Douluo.

"I have troubled Sect Master Ning to personally welcome this old bag of bones."

Tang Hao offered a self-deprecating smile, but the Bone Dragon Douluo could not help but offer praise.

"During the Elite Tournament, you suppressed the Pope of Martial Soul Hall and the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo with a single hammer strike!"

The Sword Douluo did not offer flattery, though his expression grew solemn. A Title Douluo arriving in person surely meant something significant was afoot.

"I wonder what brings the Clear Sky Douluo here? Has Martial Soul Hall made another move?"

Tang Hao did not hide his intentions, pushing Ling Chen forward to stand before the Sword Douluo.

"Nothing major. It's just that this child is someone you should find interesting."

"Oh?"

The two Douluo immediately grew curious, eyeing Ling Chen with interest. Yet, no matter how they looked, they could find nothing particularly special about him.

Ling Chen offered a faint smile; Tang Hao's meaning was clear. It was time for him to show off.

With a simple deep breath, Ling Chen circulated the killing intent within his body. A powerful, biting aura erupted from him, instantly causing all three Douluo to feel a chill run down their spines.

Not only that, but his crimson killing intent surged upward toward the heavens.

"Such terrifying killing intent! Is he truly just a child? How many people must one kill to condense such an aura!"

Ning Fengzhi stared at Ling Chen in disbelief. Even though Tang Hao had been mentally prepared, seeing Ling Chen's heaven-shaking killing intent caused an indescribable look to flicker in his eyes.

"Where... did this child come from?"

The Sword Douluo could not help but ask, his interest truly piqued.

"Slaughter City!"

Upon hearing these words, the three men wore expressions of utter disbelief.

A child? Someone who came out of Slaughter City? How could those two things even be connected?

"Does this mean the child also possesses a domain?"

The Sword Douluo tried his best to steady his emotions; this was already beginning to shatter his worldview.

"Correct! It is only a pity that he has yet to awaken his martial soul."

"What!"

The three spoke in unison, their minds momentarily stalling. With such monstrous killing intent, how did he survive without a martial soul? In other words, how did he manage to kill anyone?