A poisonous mist shot out from Ye Yu's body and landed on the big man, melting him into a pool of blood amidst a chilling scream.
The bartender witnessed this scene without changing expression, as if accustomed to such sights.
Tang Hao said, "Xiao San, I originally wanted you to enter the City of Slaughter, but not this year. Let's wait until January."
Tang San was puzzled, "Dad, why?"
The nearby waiter sarcastically sneered, "Just because you've killed a few people, you think you can enter the City of Slaughter? You can't even handle a Bloody Mary; what qualifications do you have to enter?"
Tang San's expression darkened, and the Blue Silver Grass abruptly shot out, piercing through the waiter's body.
The waiter's pupils gradually dilated, and he spat out blood in large mouthfuls.
Ye Yu mocked, "Dying as a character much too overused."
The Blue Silver Grass recoiled, and the waiter fell to the ground with a plop, turning into a corpse.
Tang Hao said, "I'm not preventing you from going because you vomited. Anyone who drinks it the first time does, except for Ye Yu. You've adapted quite quickly, as seen by how you handled him. However, my original demand was for you to enter the City of Slaughter and win the annual championship at the Hell Slaughter Arena. But since Xiao Yu is here, you can wait until next year."
Upon hearing this, Tang San understood that to become the champion, with Ye Yu present, he wouldn't be able to achieve it.
"So that's it. I understand, I'll wait until January then." Tang San nodded.
Tang San sat down to catch up with Ye Yu.
"Brother Yu, how have you been these past two years? Is your sixth Soul Ring from a Soul Beast over one hundred thousand years old?" Tang San asked amazedly.
Tang Hao said, "Over one hundred thousand years cannot just be called a Soul Beast but a Ferocious Beast."
Tang Hao looked at Ye Yu, also wanting to know how he obtained the sixth Soul Ring.
Ye Yu said, "It was just good luck. The Soul Beast for my sixth Soul Ring knew my father. My father had helped it before, and since it was near death, it chose to sacrifice itself."
Tang Hao realized, if it was absorbed, even with Ye Yu's terrifying constitution, he wouldn't have been able to absorb something over one hundred thousand years old. But if it was a sacrifice, there were no limits.
Talking about sacrifices, a trace of sadness flashed in the depths of Tang Hao's eyes.
Tang San was amazed, "I didn't expect Brother Yu to already be a Soul Emperor. What level are you?"
"Level sixty-three."
Upon hearing this, both Tang San and Tang Hao were stunned.
Tang San gave a bitter smile, "These past two years, I've been practicing Chaotic Cloak Body Forging under the waterfall, and my Soul Power has increased rapidly, but compared to Brother Yu, I'm still far behind."
"The reason I could improve so quickly is that I have a very suitable cultivation environment."
...
After chatting for a while, Tang Hao and Tang San left.
Ye Yu came to the bar in the tavern, casually sweeping it into fragments that revealed the floor. With a kick of his foot, the ground caved in, revealing a massive dark pit. Cold winds howled from within it.
Without hesitation, Ye Yu jumped in, falling ten meters to the bottom. The surroundings were pitch black, but with his excellent vision, Ye Yu could see everything clearly without light.
It was a long tunnel stretching downward. Ye Yu moved forward with big strides, and as he descended, the surroundings grew darker, and the wind colder, rippling through his black fur coat.
When Ye Yu had walked a thousand meters, he saw a massive door ahead. Two grotesque demon heads were carved on it, exuding murderous intent as if alive.
Just as Ye Yu was about to enter, a chilling voice sounded.
"Welcome to the City of Slaughter. This is a world of slaughter, a Hell where you can get everything you want, but where your life can be lost anytime."
Ye Yu glanced around, quickly surrounded by one hundred and one black-armored figures. They wore black helmets, concealing their faces, and held black heavy swords.
The leader, mounted on a black horse with thick black armor, spoke in a low voice, "You've committed an unpardonable violation of the laws of entry into the City of Slaughter. I, Xing..."
Ye Yu impatiently interrupted, "Shut up!"
Ye Yu's voice carried an extremely terrifying killing intent, making the leader feel a bit of chill, and he trembled in awe, "What horrifying killing intent! How many must he have killed to accumulate such formidable killing intent?"
The leader softened his tone slightly, "This is not how you should enter. You've broken the rules. If you want to enter the City of Slaughter, defeat me to earn the right to enter."
Ye Yu was surprised, "That's it?"
These words made the leader's face darken; it was belittling him.
The leader pointed his black lance at Ye Yu, speaking with a solemn voice, "I am the Terror Knight, Xing Kete!"
He finished speaking, and the warhorse suddenly accelerated, as the knight's murderous aura soared.
Ye Yu didn't release his Martial Soul; here, no Soul Techniques could be used. This applies to any Soul Master, be they a weak Soul Warrior or the strongest Titled Douluo.
One might say this place is better suited for him.
Without using Martial Soul techniques, even Soul Power wasn't needed to deal with this knight.
Ye Yu launched a direct punch; his terrifying power sent the warhorse flying. With a mournful cry, it flew ten meters, and the knight was thrown to the ground.
The knight's armor shattered, leaving him severely injured and unable to get up.
The surrounding knights retreated in fear, but Ye Yu ignored them, using his aura to push open the doors as he proceeded forward.
The city before him was the City of Slaughter. The gate was overwhelmingly oppressive, with a black plaque above it inscribed with four murderous characters: City of Slaughter.
This was a black city. Its sky was completely dark, with a purple moon hanging low, as if right above one's head, less than a hundred meters from the ground.
The purple moonlight illuminated the city, making everything visible.
As Ye Yu entered, anticipation flickered in his eyes: "A City of Slaughter where Soul Techniques can't be used, I, Ye Yu, have arrived!"
Ye Yu moved forward when Xing Kete respectfully said, "You have earned the right. This black token is your proof in the City of Slaughter."
Ye Yu took the black token, with a black skull etched on it, along with a series of numbers: 9527.
Meaning, since the City of Slaughter emerged, he was the nine thousand five hundred twenty-seventh to enter.
With the token in hand, Ye Yu advanced. Then a woman draped in a black veil approached politely, "Hello, welcome to the City of Slaughter. I am your guide. For the next twelve hours, I can answer any questions you have."
"No need to answer", Ye Yu said bluntly.
"Well, I'll give you the basic knowledge here. This place has formed over a millennium, rumored to be left by a powerful Soul Master breaking through Hundred Level. Any Soul Master can enter here but can't use Soul Techniques and must rely on their own strength. No rules exist here, only slaughter, a deviant paradise."
Ye Yu scrutinized her, quirking an evil smile, "A deviant paradise? What about crimes like assault?"
Upon hearing this, the woman's face changed with fear as she took a step back.
Ye Yu said, "So, quickly leave and don't bother me."
The woman realized he was just trying to scare her off.
"One last thing, the way out alive: Winning the Hell Slaughter Arena annual championship or having the qualification to challenge the Hell Road and breaking through it. Those who survive and leave this place will receive the title of God of Slaughter!"
With that, the guide briskly left, afraid Ye Yu might get truly impatient and act upon her.
At this time, a girl had arrived slightly earlier than Ye Yu.
The girl was clad in black, holding a short sword gleaming with a cold light, her captivating eyes exuding both charm and danger, quite different from ordinary alluring women, like a lotus emerging unstained from mud.
Her figure was perfectly exquisite, with an S-shaped curve and a chilling aura emanating from her.
This girl was Hu Liena.
After the guide beside Hu Liena finished explaining and left, Hu Liena gained some understanding of this place.
With determination gleaming in her eyes, Hu Liena resolutely declared, "I must win the Hell Slaughter Arena annual championship!"
At that moment, a questioning voice sounded:
"You want to win the Hell Slaughter Arena annual championship?"
Hu Liena did not hesitate, turning around as she proudly answered, "Of cour..."
However, before she could finish the 'course' she turned fully around, and seeing the figure before her, her words were abruptly cut off! The determination and confidence on her face vanished!