"I never expected that, after all these years in Slaughter City, someone in the outside world would still recognize me. I can close my eyes in peace now," Tang Chen said weakly, supporting himself on the shaft of the Demonic Flame Spear as blood spilled from his mouth.
"Bo Saixi told me about you, but I accepted the Sea God's trial, and I need to kill you, the King of Slaughter," Li Ye said slowly, his tone devoid of emotion.
"Haha, to think I would die at the hands of someone who received the Sea God Trial. Hearing her name before I die makes this a worthy death." Tang Chen laughed, then coughed up a large mouthful of blood and said feebly, "Boy, I've had few wishes in my life. My greatest regret is nothing more than failing to become a god and fulfill my promise to Bo Saixi. If you attain godhood, I hope you can save Bo Saixi. She shouldn't die under that wretched fate. Also, if you meet any disciples of the Clear Sky Sect, please give this to them for me. If I have awareness beneath the earth, I will be forever grateful to you!"
After Tang Chen finished speaking and placed a small Clear Sky Hammer in Li Ye's hand, Li Ye pulled out the Demonic Flame Spear that had pierced Tang Chen's chest. Tang Chen's life vanished completely in that instant, and his towering body fell before Li Ye. Yet at the moment Tang Chen died, Li Ye could see a faint smile on his face.
His smile held not only the relief of finally being freed after enduring so much torment, but also the joy of having a successor, someone to help him fulfill his promise. Yet it also carried a trace of