The Demon God Vanguard Army Descends!

City of Slaughter, entrance to the Hell Road.

Long Xingyu descended from the sky, landing upon a circular platform.

The surroundings were pitch black, the ground beneath his feet feeling like a bottomless abyss where the faint flow of blood could be discerned.

Ahead, a narrow path less than half a meter wide stretched endlessly into the distance, its overall appearance inexplicably eerie.

Such unique blood energy! Although the form is different, it feels remarkably close to the aura of Ye Xiaolei.

No wonder my father-in-law gave such repeated instructions, insisting I must obtain the Slaughter God's Domain. I fear it is related to a divine position!

Long Xingyu's eyes brightened as he observed with curiosity.

He was in no rush to leave, carefully assessing the current situation.

What caught his attention most was the fluctuation that felt like a god's presence; this was not something entirely unfamiliar to him.

Because Lin Feng had unified the Holy Demon Continent and initiated coexistence between humans and demons, the Dream Paradise had also been incorporated into their territory.

He had personally stepped in to defeat the Spirit Dragon and Ye Xiaolei, but instead of killing them, he had used coercion and temptation to force their submission.

Afterward, he had used that little girl as "teaching material" for the Holy Demon Federation, guiding ninth-rank powerhouses to identify divine power.

It was precisely because of this that Long Xingyu could be certain in an instant. His interest grew, and after waiting a moment, he stepped forward, embarking on the so-called Hell Road.

Since this is a divine trial, taking shortcuts carries risks.

I shall refrain from using spiritual power for now and explore using only basic techniques.

I might as well play the fool and ambush that giant bat; it should be arriving soon.

During his time in the City of Slaughter, it was not just the King of Slaughter who had been spying; Long Xingyu had been doing the same.

He had basically confirmed that the former's true form was not human, but a monster that lived on blood—what the locals of Douluo called a "Soul Beast."

The creature had set its sights on his Divine Throne of Apocalypse and Slaughter and had deliberately accelerated his hundred-win streak. Now that the timing was ripe, it was time to hatch some schemes of his own.

With this thought, Long Xingyu remained cautious.

He moved forward, his mental energy spreading outward.

He observed his surroundings constantly, capturing any subtle change.

At the same time, he unleashed a biting killing intent to resist the encroachment of the blood energy, minimizing risks to the greatest extent.

It was not until a soul fluctuation arrived from afar—an aura originating from the King of Slaughter—that he braced himself with twelve-fold focus.

"It's here!"

Long Xingyu's expression turned cold as he drew his Holy Sword.

A massive swarm of bats emerged from the darkness, emitting shrill, cackling cries and baring their fangs as they launched an attack.

There was no need to think; he knew this was a probe from the King of Slaughter. No longer needing to hold back, he decisively released his light-attribute spiritual power.

The brilliant, blinding holy light instantly illuminated the entire area, the holy power accompanied by a scorching property that easily incinerated the blood-colored bats.

From beginning to end, Long Xingyu did not waver in the slightest.

His spiritual power was like a physical force, lifting his entire body.

Even though the path beneath his feet was narrow, he did not suffer a single misstep; the opponent's probe had clearly failed.

"King of Slaughter, do you not intend to show yourself yet? These little toys of yours have no chance of harming me."

Long Xingyu remained calm, advancing slowly.

With every step he took, the sacred radiance intensified.

Imbued with the aura of slaughter, even the domain swirling around him could not interfere with this energy.

"Haha, you really did hide a method to unleash soul skills. This King did not misjudge you."

"Let me guess, it has to do with the thing inside your body? Can you tell me exactly what it is?"

Having been exposed, the King of Slaughter stopped pretending and drifted out from the dark shadows, still controlling the body of Tang Chen.

A sinister, bloodthirsty smile hung on his pale face, believing that within the confines of the Hell Road, no matter how strong the target was, they were no match for him.

"So that's it. It is this that you desire."

Long Xingyu stared at his opponent, nodding in realization.

He stood with his sword, gathering his strength for an attack, and erupted with a powerful momentum.

Seeing this, the King of Slaughter realized he could not obtain the information, sneered with disdain, and released his own soul power.

The miasma filled with scarlet blood qi collided with the brilliant holy light across the void, and it was clear that a ninth-rank confrontation was about to unfold.

Yet, at that very moment, an incredibly exaggerated roar suddenly echoed throughout the entire space, triggering tremors like an earthquake.

The King of Slaughter's face, previously full of confidence, showed confusion and gravity, while Long Xingyu, conversely, revealed a smile of total control.

"It is a pity; your conspiracy will not succeed."

"And as for my plan, it appears to have already succeeded."

City of Slaughter, a corner of the outer city.

Inside an inconspicuous stone house, a violent spatial tremor erupted.

Layer upon layer of ripples surged outward, spreading rapidly from the center and soon engulfing the entire city.

A large number of fallen ones, barely clinging to life, felt the commotion with confusion; mistaking it for an earthquake, they showed no particular signs of panic.

However, the Black Knights, subordinates of the King of Slaughter, sensed that something was wrong immediately. Led by their captain, a Title Douluo-level powerhouse, they gathered at the scene with lightning speed.

In an instant, thousands of patrol and Enforcement Squad members surrounded the residence of Long Xingyu. Although they were able to use soul power and appeared to be on high alert, they did not feel that the situation was particularly dangerous.

"What on earth is happening?"

"Hm? Isn't this Long Xingyu's house?"

"Strange, didn't he enter the Hell Road? How could he..."

The Black Knight Title Holder muttered to himself, frowning as he attempted to probe forward with his spiritual power.

Suddenly, he felt a terrifying killing intent, growing in intensity, which frightened him into quickly retracting his focus.

Before he could even issue orders to his subordinates, a thunderous explosion rang out amidst the tremors, and one sturdy figure after another flew out from the collapsing ruins!

"Hahaha, we have finally descended upon this world!"

"Such rich blood energy; it is the scent I love."

"It is all your fault for making such a scene; it seems the natives have already discovered us."

"And so what? Did His Majesty not say that we are to start the war immediately upon arrival and leave no one alive?"

The Fourth Pillar Necromancy Demon God Samigina and the Fifth Pillar Hell Demon God Marbas stood at the forefront, suspended in mid-air.

The remaining eighteen Demon Gods, all having reached the ninth rank, radiated terrifying power as they stood scattered behind them, chattering incessantly.

Compared to the orderliness of the human race, the Demon race is inherently chaotic. Even with the Demon God Emperor Lin Feng suppressing them, this baleful energy remained.

Now that they had finally descended upon the Douluo Continent, the combat-ready killing intent they had accumulated for so long swept out, overwhelming and far more intense than that of the fallen ones.

Watching from the perimeter, the group of Black Knights was stunned and bewildered.

They could not comprehend where these gods of slaughter had popped out from.

Not only were they able to use effects similar to "soul skills" within the City of Slaughter, but they also contained such terrifying power.

It was as if every single one of them was no weaker than the King of Slaughter. As this thought crossed the mind of the Black Knight Title Holder, cold sweat broke out all over his body.

"Y-your Excellencies, who are you?"

The scene was too horrifying, causing his brain to simply shut down.

He hadn't even heard Marbas's words clearly, and he asked the question subconsciously, staring blankly.

The answer he received was simple: the Demon Gods released their spiritual energy one after another, wearing villainous smiles on their faces.

"Hahaha, you ants are not qualified to know who we are. Your strength is barely passable, so I shall deal with you personally!"