Chapter 287: First Victory in the Hell Slaughter Arena, Looking for Trouble!
"Oh? Is that so?"
Upon hearing Yu Xiao Gang's explanation, Lin Yu couldn't help but frown slightly, seemingly convinced by the explanation, though a trace of doubt lingered in his mind. However, he didn't press the issue further.
After Liu Erlong had beaten the Wicked Five nearly to death, under Tang San's guidance, Liu Erlong continued to punish the other groups of fallen soul masters who had bullied Tang San and Yu Xiao Gang.
For the first time in over half a year, both Tang San and Yu Xiao Gang, who had been enduring in the City of Slaughter, were finally able to hold their heads high.
Moreover, Liu Erlong's arrival not only provided protection for Yu Xiao Gang and Tang San but also greatly improved their living conditions.
Knowing that the living conditions in the City of Slaughter were harsh, Liu Erlong had prepared several storage soul guides filled with food before arriving.
This allowed Yu Xiao Gang and Tang San, who had been eating black, liquid-like food for half a month, to finally have normal food and even luxurious meat dishes.
Additionally, while Liu Erlong was punishing the fallen soul master gangs led by the Wicked Five, Tang San also collected several portions of Bloody Mary, which meant he wouldn't have to provide blood for several months.
But the most important benefit was that with Liu Erlong's protection, Tang San could safely cultivate in the City of Slaughter, challenge fallen soul masters to hone his skills, and grow stronger.
It's worth mentioning that Tang San had never given up on his goal of gaining strength to leave the City of Slaughter, seek revenge on the Spirit Hall, and avenge his father, Tang Hao.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was the monthly Bloody Mary supply day in the City of Slaughter, the day when people who didn't want to participate in the Hell Slaughter Arena would offer their Bloody Mary.
Since Tang San had previously collected eight or nine cups of Bloody Mary, he initially intended to donate them for Liu Erlong and Lin Yu.
However, whether Tang San was sincere or not, neither Lin Yu nor Liu Erlong agreed to his idea.
Both of them were powerful enough to participate in the Hell Slaughter Arena themselves. How could they, like weaker people, survive by offering Bloody Mary?
After hearing their refusal, Tang San felt a sense of relief.
His collection of Bloody Mary wasn't large enough for all four of them. With only enough for him and his teacher, Yu Xiao Gang, they could last two months, but with Liu Erlong and Lin Yu, it would only last one month.
So, of course, it was better for Liu Erlong and Lin Yu to refuse.
After declining Tang San's offer, Lin Yu and Liu Erlong set off from the outer city of the City of Slaughter toward the inner city.
They soon arrived at the Hell Slaughter Arena.
"Finally here!"
Upon arriving at the dark, ancient Roman coliseum-like Hell Slaughter Arena, Lin Yu couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Aunt Erlong, let's go inside."
Lin Yu spoke as he led Liu Erlong into the Hell Slaughter Arena.
Inside, the arena's decor was as it had been before.
However, since it was a Bloody Mary supply day, everyone who didn't want to provide their own Bloody Mary had come to participate in the battle in the Hell Slaughter Arena. As a result, the hall was crowded.
"We are here to participate in today's Hell Slaughter Arena duel."
As they arrived at the registration counter for the Hell Slaughter Arena duel, Lin Yu took out his identity token and handed it to the staff behind the counter as he spoke.
Liu Erlong, standing beside him, didn't immediately hand over her identity token, waiting until Lin Yu had completed his registration before she did the same.
The staff behind the counter took their identity tokens with a blank expression, and after registering their information, they spoke.
"Alright, your information has been registered. You are participants in the fifth and sixth duels. Go ahead and wait in the hall."
"Okay."
After hearing the information about when they would enter, Lin Yu immediately led Liu Erlong to a spot in the hall to wait.
After more than an hour, a cold shout rang out from the direction of the counter.
"Participants in the fifth duel, you may enter the duel passage now."
"Aunt Erlong, I'll go first."
Upon hearing the call, Lin Yu smiled at Liu Erlong before striding toward the duel passage. After showing his identity token, he smoothly entered the area.
Seeing Lin Yu enter the duel passage, Liu Erlong thought for a moment, then "borrowed" a cup of Bloody Mary from someone in the hall and entered the audience passage to take a seat.
At the same time, Lin Yu arrived at the dueling area, which resembled an ancient Roman coliseum, and soon, nine other soul masters entered the area.
Each of them exuded a fierce aura, but they all looked odd and unappealing, with either shaved heads and scarred faces, or sharp, monkey-like features, giving them a rather menacing appearance.
"Let the duel begin!!!"
As the participants for the fifth Hell Slaughter Arena duel gathered, the staff announced the start of the battle, and immediately, the fight began.
Unlike the usual fighting arenas, the Hell Slaughter Arena had no rules. There was no waiting time for Martial Soul summons or anything of the sort. Everything was up to the participants.
It could be said that life and death were dictated by fate, and fortune was in the hands of the heavens!
Despite the lack of rules, the outcome of this duel was never in doubt.
With just a thought, Lin Yu summoned his Golden Dragon Martial Soul, entering the Martial Soul possession state, then performed his agile movement technique, "Plum Blossom Walk."
At the same time, he used his skills from the "Mountain and Sea Fist Manual" and the "Strong Leg Absolute," quickly taking down all nine of his opponents in a brutal and savage manner.
The process was violent and bloody, drawing loud cheers and applause from the surrounding spectators.
After winning the duel, Lin Yu exited the dueling area and returned to the hall, where he met Liu Erlong, who had already finished her duel.
Since the next duel was about to start, there was no time for pleasantries.
The two switched places, with Liu Erlong entering the duel passage while Lin Yu went to the audience section after "borrowing" another Bloody Mary.
The subsequent matches went similarly.
Liu Erlong, with her formidable strength, didn't encounter any tough opponents. After entering the Martial Soul possession state, she easily defeated all her opponents and claimed victory.
"Haha! Aunt Erlong's strength is truly impressive!"
After returning to the hall and meeting Liu Erlong again, Lin Yu immediately smiled and complimented her.
"Why are you praising me? I should be praising you!"
"You're just in your teens, and you won the duel faster and more decisively than I did, even though I'm much older and have higher cultivation!"
Hearing Lin Yu's praise, Liu Erlong couldn't help but roll her eyes playfully at him.
"Hehe, I just got lucky, really lucky!"
Lin Yu smiled humbly and downplayed the compliment, attributing everything to luck.
As the two exchanged compliments, they left the Hell Slaughter Arena and prepared to return to the outer city of the City of Slaughter.
"Stop!!"
However, halfway there, a loud shout rang out. A tall, burly fallen soul master with a large beard appeared, holding a charming woman in one arm, followed by a few menacing-looking fallen soul masters, striding toward them.
Seeing the approaching group of fallen soul masters, Lin Yu couldn't help but furrow his brow.
More trouble?
The City of Slaughter was a chaotic place where strength ruled, and Lin Yu knew they would inevitably run into trouble. But to have it happen right after the Hell Slaughter Arena duel... this was fast!
"What is it? Spit it out quickly!"
Turning to face the approaching group, Lin Yu wasn't afraid at all. With a frown, he asked bluntly.
"Hehe, little boy, such a sharp tone. You don't want to live, do you?"
"Do you know who you're talking to? This man is a big shot in the inner city of the City of Slaughter. He's the Black King of Hell, who has won twenty-three consecutive battles in the Hell Slaughter Arena!"
Seeing Lin Yu remain unfazed, a thin fallen soul master immediately stepped forward, mocking Lin Yu and then, with a fawning look, introduced the burly bearded soul master.
(END CHAPTER)
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