Facing the nine assailants, Ye Yu's expression remained unchanged. In the beginning, he might have been at a disadvantage, as among these nine, there were four Soul Saints and five Soul Douluos.
Outside, without going all out, he wouldn't be their match. But here, it was different.
The current him was twice as strong as before, even without using Soul Techniques, so facing these nine did not cause any significant pressure.
This City of Slaughter was practically born for Ye Yu; it was his paradise.
Ten minutes passed, Ye Yu won, and Hu Liena admired him even more.
Ye Yu's reputation grew; he was no longer just the Asura King but was now known as the King of Hell.
...
In a mysterious place within the City of Slaughter, in a dark and spacious room.
On a black chair covered with skulls, dark red light flickered, with every skull's eyes gleaming with bloodlust.
A silhouette sat on the chair, difficult to discern in the darkness, but its slender figure could be made out.
"Great King, the King of Hell has won another round."
"I know."
"King, it's been a long time since a true powerhouse has joined the City of Slaughter. Why not let him join? Since the City of Slaughter's inception, he is the most terrifying presence, with a formidable power and extremely strong constitution. I'm sure he possesses Soul Bones. Completing a hundred victories is only a matter of time. However, he might not make it through Hell Road."
This man was the King of Slaughter, ruler of the City of Slaughter.
"No need to let him join."
The woman was surprised: "King, don't you want the City of Slaughter to become stronger? Although the Martial Soul Hall has an agreement with us, what if they break it and act against the City of Slaughter in the future?"
"Rest assured, the Martial Soul Hall has no extra resources to manage us; they're already overwhelmed. I've heard the Apocalypse Black Dragon has reappeared."
As he spoke, fear filled the King of Slaughter's eyes.
Suddenly, the woman gasped.
The woman said: "Then, kill him? Every appearance of a God of Slaughter brings disaster to the City of Slaughter. Although I believe it's unlikely for him to succeed, what if? The prophecy on the City of Slaughter's wall warns, when the God of Slaughter descends, Hell will be destroyed. Despite the emergence of eight Gods of Slaughter, each appearance brings disaster and crisis to the City of Slaughter, causing significant damage each time."
The King of Slaughter sighed: "I am aware, and I did consider killing him, but his background is too significant."
"Oh?" The woman was shocked: "Is he another God sent by the Hell Messenger, like him?"
She knew there were still two Gods of Slaughter around.
The Hell Messenger referred to Hu Liena, a title she earned.
"Indeed, another God of Slaughter did come, but the King of Hell's background is not him; it's... Apocalypse Black Dragon!"
Suddenly, the woman's expression changed dramatically, realizing the connection to Apocalypse Black Dragon. What kind of relationship?
"King, who is he to Apocalypse Black Dragon?"
The King of Slaughter shook his head: "He didn't tell me."
The woman felt heavy; with the backgrounds of these two threats, action couldn't be taken. These two Gods of Slaughter were incredibly fearsome.
The woman said: "Since we can't directly kill them, how about arranging them to face each other?"
"Hmph!"
The King of Slaughter's aura turned colder, and with a cold snort, the ice-cool woman was hurled into the wall with a scream and body trembling violently.
"Mind your words before me. The rules of Hell Slaughter Arena won't change; those with more than fifty victories won't meet in competition. Knowing this, those two Gods of Slaughter would retaliate, posing a catastrophic disaster to the City of Slaughter."
"I... I'm sorry... I was just worried if they both succeed, there'd be two Gods of Slaughter appearing simultaneously, fearing the prophecy..."
The King of Slaughter said indifferently: "Facing these young men, I'd rather not let the City of Slaughter confront the two Gods of Slaughter, or worse, Apocalypse Black Dragon."
...
A year passed, and Ye Yu had achieved ninety-nine victories, just one away from a hundred, then he could enter Hell Road.
Hu Liena also had ninety-nine victories; since everyone feared her, refusing to compete against her, her matches dwindled, resulting in Hu Liena's competition number catching up.
Currently, the killing aura on Ye Yu was almost tangible, emotions bloodthirsty but not uncontrollable.
Here, one is influenced by slaughter, especially through constant battles.
Due to Ye Yu's strong Spiritual Power, he's unaffected by the killing aura, emotions remain stable.
Currently, Hu Liena wasn't as fortunate, her emotions bloodthirsty, feeling an urge to kill, even encountering an ant, she'd want to crush it.
She thanked herself for absorbing the Head Soul Bone, otherwise she wouldn't be able to suppress it.
Despite barely managing to control it, her emotions were high, leading her to seek out Ye Yu.
Walking in, Ye Yu was surprised: "Why are you here?"
"I..." Hu Liena mustered courage: "I like you!"
"Huh?" Ye Yu was stunned, not expecting Hu Liena to develop feelings for him, boldly confessing.
Ye Yu knew, influenced by the killing aura, emotions weren't stable, akin to speaking one's heart after drinking.
Hu Liena said: "I know it's sudden, and I don't expect you to necessarily like me. Saying it relieved my heart a lot."
Hu Liena exhaled deeply, sincerely said: "We're both one match away from entering Hell Road. I'll support you once we enter. Although you're formidable here, not everyone you killed was weaker; it's just advantageous because Soul Techniques can't be used here."
Ye Yu shook his head: "No need, I can manage on my own."
"I can inform you about Hell Road's situation."
Ye Yu continued shaking his head: "No need, in the face of strength, everything else is trivial."
"You... Although without using Soul Techniques, you're tough, but what's your Soul Power level? Entering there means certain death."
"Thank you for your kindness, but danger serves as a trial."
Hu Liena resigned: "Alright, then I hope you succeed alone and obtain the Slaying God Domain."
Hu Liena left, knowing she couldn't succeed alone, seeking alternatives.
Coming here aimed at obtaining the Slaying God Domain. A Domain is an incredibly precious skill.
At Titled Douluo level, Domain skills might appear, but it's only a tenth chance. Given how few Titled Douluos exist, Domain Soul Techniques are as rare as Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings.
Passing through Hell Road grants the Slaying God Domain.
After seven days, Ye Yu finally awaited his hundredth match.
Walking in Slaughter City's inner district, everyone respectfully bowed to Ye Yu, flattering smiles on their faces.
Simultaneously, they were pleased; after Ye Yu's hundred matches, he'd enter Hell Road, thus reducing their pressure greatly. With Ye Yu here, they couldn't achieve a hundred victories due to his terrifying presence.
Hence, Ye Yu leaving was worth celebrating for them.
"This demon has finally reached a hundred victories and will enter Hell Road."
"Finally I can participate in matches without dread."
"Wait until he leaves before registering; previously, I didn't dare, fearing an encounter with him."
...
Everyone feared Ye Yu, evidenced by his title, the King of Hell.
Simultaneously, within the City of Slaughter, a saying circulated:
"Who holds the summit in the City of Slaughter, none can match Ye Yu!"