Lin Mo stood still, without moving.
When the first person rushed in front of Lin Mo, his short knife aimed at his chest, Lin Mo finally moved.
He raised his right hand, and the blood energy surging from his palm instantly condensed into a three-foot-long blood blade.
Bloodstained blade sweeps across.
The man's head flew off, his face contorted in a ferocious expression. The headless corpse lunged forward a few steps before crashing to the ground.
Lin Mo's figure disappeared from the spot.
With the physical enhancement provided by Boiling Blood, Lin Mo's speed reached its limit, leaving only a blur in the eyes of others.
Every burst of blood energy from the Blood Blade takes a Life.
The second, the third, the fourth----
When the ninth man's head rolled to the ground, only a few breaths had passed since the start of the match.
Lin Mo stood still, his breathing steady, as if he had just done something insignificant.
The cheers Hell Slaughter Arena fell silent abruptly.
The Fallen Ones who had been excitedly shouting in the stands fell silent, staring at Lin Mo in the center of the arena with disbelief.
Even the black-veiled girl who claimed to be the messenger of the King of Slaughter was stunned.
She had never seen such an astonishing speed of killing before.
Moreover, after quickly killing so many people, Lin Mo's bloodlust and killing intent increased at a visible rate, not weakening due to the consumption of the battle, but instead becoming stronger with each battle.
In her perception, Lin Mo seemed to have transformed into an even more terrifying and ferocious blood beast.
Lin Mo stood silently in place, surrounded by nine headless corpses, awaiting the possible surprise Sucker Punch.
Unfortunately, even after all nine corpses had turned into a pool of blood and disappeared into the ground, no one dared to Sucker Punch Lin Mo as they had in the previous match.
Lin Mo's previous ruthless methods directly shocked these fallen ones, who could be considered madmen even in the inner city.
"Aren't you going to go? Or are you afraid to go?"
Lin Mo looked up and glanced around, his tone mocking.
The people in the stands avoided his gaze; no one dared to meet his eyes.
After confirming that no one dared to make a move, the blood blade in Lin Mo's hand slowly dissipated, turning back into blood energy and returning to his body.
Then, looking at the black-veiled girl who was already stunned in the stands on the other side, he said, "Take me to my lodgings."
The girl in the black veil snapped out of her daze and nodded quickly.
The way she looked at Lin Mo had completely changed, from initial contempt to current awe.
Long after Lin Mo left, the fallen ones dared to whisper.
Much later, as if the Hell Slaughter Arena had been paused, the next round of the competition finally began.
This time, however, there were significantly fewer people in the stands, making the new round of matches rather dull.
Thanks to his impressive record in the Hell Slaughter Arena, Lin Mo's residence in the Slaughter City is also one of the most luxurious.
A detached two-story stone house, located in a relatively quiet area of the inner city.
The interior of the stone house is very simple. The first floor has a living room and a meditation room, and the second floor has a bedroom.
The furniture is all made of stone, sturdy and durable, and the walls are inlaid with a few faintly glowing mineral stones, providing lighting.
"This is your residence in the Slaughter City."
The girl in black veil stood at the door and said respectfully, "With the strength you've demonstrated, you are qualified to stay here indefinitely."
Lin Mo nodded, indicating that he understood.
The girl in the black veil hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, "Do you require any other services? Perhaps... companionship?"
Her voice was soft, with a hint of probing.
In the Slaughter City, the strong have privileges, and newcomers like Lin Mo, who have demonstrated terrifying strength, are among the most worthwhile to recruit.
Lin Mo glanced at her and shook his head.
"No need." His voice was calm. "You can leave. I don't need the rest of the newbie protection period."
After refusing the girl's offer of herself and the remaining novice protection period, Lin Mo simply sent her away.
The girl in the black veil did not insist; she bowed and left.
The stone door closed, Lin Mo stood in the center of the stone house, looking around.
Soon, Lin Mo began to recall what he had seen and heard in the Hell Slaughter Arena and some interesting discoveries.
First, just as I had anticipated before entering, the Bloodline Power here was extremely abundant.
The place with the most concentrated Bloodline Power is the Hell Slaughter Arena, but even in other parts of the inner city, the concentration of Bloodline Power far exceeds that of the Blood Soul Grotto where Lin Mo once stayed at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The Blood Soul Grotto is Mimicry Cultivation Environment related to blood and qi, which can accelerate the cultivation speed of blood and qi-based Martial Soul Master.
However, compared to the Slaughter City, the concentration of blood energy inside the Blood Soul Grotto is only at a very low level.
If we disregard other factors and only consider the density of Bloodline Power in the surrounding area, this place is definitely a treasure trove for cultivating one's Body Martial Soul.
Lin Mo closed his eyes and carefully sensed his surroundings.
The air was thick with the scent of blood, the scent of countless people who had died here over the past thousand years.
If it weren't for the harsh environment and the abundance of lunatics here, he would have wanted to stay here forever.
Unfortunately, just as a well-intentioned gift of candied fruit from a stranger often contains poison, the rich Bloodline Power of the Slaughter City is no exception.
The surrounding air contains trace amounts of toxins, which are not only present in the air but also concentrated in the food and water provided to the fallen in the Slaughter City.
Lin Mo walked to the water vat in the corner of the stone house, scooped up a ladle of water. The water was very clear, but he could Frisk trace amounts of toxins in it.
This toxin is unique; it is not directly fatal, but it accumulates in the body over time.
The more one accumulates, the easier it is for their emotions to spiral out of control, and their murderous intent to grow stronger, eventually turning them into a complete madman who only knows how to kill.
As time goes by, the longer the Fallen Ones stay here, the more toxins will accumulate in their bodies, making them stronger while also stimulating their murderous aura and reducing their self-control.
This toxin is also the reason why only eight Death God have appeared in the Hell Road Slaughter City.
Before he reaches a hundred victories in the Hell Slaughter Arena, he can take advantage of this environment to train properly.
Because he had previously consumed the Infernal Delicate Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass to complete his Ice and Fire Body Tempering, and because he possessed a near-peak Body Martial Soul, these minor toxins had no effect on him.
He can expel it from his body with a single thought, as long as he wants to.
However, Lin Mo did not do that. Instead, he kept the toxins within the surface of his body and did not filter them out directly.
He needed to make himself appear like the other fallen ones, affected by the toxins, in order to better conceal himself and avoid attracting the attention of the rulers of the Slaughter City.
After all, someone completely unaffected by the poison of the Slaughter City would be far too conspicuous.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo subconsciously raised his hand and pressed it against his heart, where the first Soul Bone he had obtained was fused.
External Soul Bone: Scarlet Blood Heart.
If all goes well, it will be a great contributor to my training in the City of Slaughter City.