Wang Li remained in the Far North for more than a year in the blink of an eye.
On this day, he once again arrived deep within the Far North. As soon as he released his aura, it immediately alerted the three beasts.
The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion hurried to find the Snow Empress and said anxiously,
"Snow Empress, that human has come again!"
The Snow Empress had also sensed Wang Li's arrival. She flew onto a snow-covered mountain, her long hair flowing, her beauty peerless, and said,
"Human, are you here to challenge me again today?"
Wang Li descended, looked at the Snow Empress before him, stood with his hands behind his back, and smiled slightly.
"Not today. I've come to say goodbye. After sparring for more than a year, I think we can be considered friends. So before I leave, I wanted to let you know."
"Thank you for accompanying me in training over the past year. I owe you a favor. If you ever need anything in the future, come find me. As long as it's within my ability, I won't refuse."
"You're leaving?!"
The Snow Empress paused for a moment, then quickly regained her composure. She had lived in the Far North since birth and was long accustomed to it.
Over the past year, Wang Li had left a deep impression on her. In all these years, he was the only human who had repeatedly challenged the three kings of the Far North.
Now that she heard he was leaving, she was slightly surprised, but then realized he had come from outside the Far North to begin with,of course he would leave.
She said calmly,
"I hope you remember your promise. When we come to find you in the future, don't make excuses."
"Of course!"
Wang Li nodded with a smile, then glanced around.
"Snow Empress, Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, Titan Snow Demon King,until we meet again. I'll be going now."
After speaking, he circulated his soul power and soared southward, his figure growing smaller until it disappeared from sight.
On the snowy mountain, the Snow Empress covered her chest, watching him leave. Her voice was cold yet filled with confusion.
"Friends…"
Born of heaven and earth, the Snow Empress had no parents and no friends. Her heart was as cold as eternal ice, and she could not understand why Wang Li called her a friend.
Only after confirming that Wang Li had left did the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon King appear, both looking relieved.
The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion said excitedly,
"That human is finally gone! No more getting beaten. It's so frustrating,why was he so resistant to us? Even my Ice Emperor's Wrath couldn't harm him."
The Titan Snow Demon King nodded as well.
"My Extreme Cold Storm couldn't do anything either. He just charged right in and started punching and kicking me. I've spent this entire year getting beaten."
This was, of course, because Wang Li had consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Herb, making him immune to extreme heat and cold.
Even in the Far North, where the three kings were strengthened by the environment, Wang Li could still negate much of the damage, which made his battles far easier.
Meanwhile, on Wang Li's side…
Flying through the sky, Wang Li fell into thought. The problem before him now was how to choose his ninth soul ring.
Given his current physical condition, he had no intention of settling for a ten-thousand-year soul ring. Even if it could be upgraded later, a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone could each grant two soul skills and provide a massive amount of life essence.
This was what Wang Li truly desired. However, hundred-thousand-year plant soul beasts were extremely rare.
The reason he obtained a sacrifice from the Purple Jade Sky Ginseng for his eighth soul ring was due to a past connection formed through the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
He then muttered to himself,
"If I can't find a hundred-thousand-year plant soul beast, why not cultivate one myself? The Blue Silver Emperor had already sacrificed herself, and I took her throne, but her foundation still remains."
"Raising her again would be much easier than starting from scratch. With my current strength, even if I encounter Tang Hao, I wouldn't be at a disadvantage."
"The Blue Silver Emperor I didn't take back then,it's time to retrieve her. I'll head to the waterfall valley first, then return to Sunset Forest."
With that thought, Wang Li felt more at ease. At least he had a backup plan. If he couldn't find a suitable soul beast, cultivating the Blue Silver Emperor again would be acceptable.
…
At this time, in the Slaughter City.
The Hell Slaughter Arena.
The audience around the stands erupted in cheers, because Tang San had achieved a hundred consecutive victories,an astonishing and dazzling feat.
It had to be said that in a place where soul skills couldn't be used, Tang Sect techniques were perfectly suited. Combined with the Clear Sky Hammer and the Eight Spider Lances, Tang San could defeat opponents stronger than himself who were unable to use soul skills.
After his hundredth victory, the King of Slaughter appeared with a forced smile.
"Congratulations, King of Shura. Our Slaughter City has another holder of a hundred-win record. As the King of Slaughter, I grant you the title of God of Killing. From now on, you will have permanent residence here and enjoy a status second only to mine."
In the arena, Tang San's eyes glowed crimson. He greatly enjoyed the unrestrained killing in Slaughter City. However, he still had ties outside,Tang Hao and Xiao Wu were waiting for him. He had to leave.
Surrounded by a sinister aura, Tang San spoke hoarsely,
"King of Slaughter, according to the rules of the Hell Slaughter Arena, achieving one hundred consecutive victories grants the right to challenge the Hell Road. I do not need your title of God of Killing. I want to challenge the Hell Road."
The King of Slaughter's smile faded, his brows furrowed, and his gaze turned cold. He could grant Tang San immense power in Slaughter City, but what he least wanted was for Tang San to challenge the Hell Road.
Passing the Hell Road meant becoming a candidate for godhood, which posed a great threat to him.
Although he wanted to eliminate Tang San directly, Tang San had a powerful backer,a living God of Killing,so he did not dare act rashly.
At this moment, Hu Liena, also with crimson eyes, stepped forward. Her figure was graceful, her movements captivating.
Her voice was slightly hoarse as well.
"King of Slaughter, open the Hell Road. Don't break the rules of the arena."
The King of Slaughter looked at her, his gaze growing even colder. Both Tang San and Hu Liena had powerful backers, and now they intended to challenge the Hell Road together.
Originally, Hu Liena had approached Tang San with the intention of using him, and Tang San was well aware of it. However, when he learned that she came to Slaughter City to train and seek revenge against Wang Li, he no longer cared about her origins in the Spirit Hall.
The enemy of his enemy was his friend. In Tang San's view, although Wang Li had treated him sincerely, he wouldn't mind seeing him suffer.
Moreover, Hu Liena possessed complete information about the Hell Road and was willing to share it, so Tang San agreed to ally with her.
The King of Slaughter felt murderous intent surge within him, but outwardly he still smiled coldly.
"I see. So you've prepared in advance. Let me confirm,do you truly wish to challenge the Hell Road, rather than remain here and accept the title I offer?"
Tang San and Hu Liena answered in unison,
"We challenge the Hell Road!"
"Good, good, good…"
The King of Slaughter laughed, then his voice became grand and resonant.
"Then I wish you luck. Let us begin this feast of blood!"
A mysterious force enveloped the arena. The spectators' skin turned red, their eyes crazed, and with a loud explosion, they burst into a rain of blood.
Tang San and Hu Liena felt their blood boiling, as if it might burst from their bodies. However, due to the rules, they remained unharmed while the audience was completely annihilated.
Their flesh and blood gathered in the arena, forming a bat-shaped pattern.
Boom!
The gate to the Hell Road opened.
Tang San and Hu Liena exchanged a glance and stepped inside, eager to leave.
A wave of heat struck them as they entered a narrow path. The air carried a strange influence that stirred their killing intent, forcing them to suppress it with soul power.
Tang San was shocked, while Hu Liena remained calm.
Seeing this, Tang San immediately said,
"You should share the information about the Hell Road now!"
Hu Liena replied,
"Don't hesitate. Move forward at full speed. The longer we stay here, the lower our chances of survival. Once we step onto the Hell Road, there is no turning back,either we make it through, or we die."
"The first stage is the Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat, with Soul Emperor-level strength. It commands many small bats. Individually weak, but numerous. It can also devour them to recover its injuries."
"So don't get entangled. Push through in one burst and pass its territory quickly, or you'll be dragged into exhaustion and become its food."
Tang San felt a chill. They quickly advanced, not daring to stop, as their killing intent grew stronger the longer they lingered.
Soon, they reached the bat's lair. Countless small bats swarmed out.
Hu Liena shouted,
"Attack with full force and break through in one go!"
Her fox tail extended behind her, sweeping away bats in a rain of blood.
Tang San remained calm, unleashing hidden weapons with incredible speed. Any bat struck by them exploded instantly.
As they advanced, a terrifying sound wave echoed, and a massive three-headed bat appeared.
Tang San immediately fired Zhuge crossbows, forcing the creature back, though not severely injuring it.
With Hu Liena clearing the path and Tang San holding off the main threat, they finally broke through.
Afterward, Tang San suggested resting, but Hu Liena mocked him, reminding him that stopping would only hasten their doom.
They continued forward.
At the second stage, Hu Liena warned of a powerful ten-headed serpent.
When they encountered it, Tang San recognized it as the Ten-Headed Blazing Sun Serpent,an ancient and terrifying creature.
They launched a full attack. Hu Liena used a soul bone skill to slow its reactions, while Tang San unleashed his strongest technique with the Clear Sky Hammer.
With a tremendous blow, he knocked the serpent aside, revealing a path.
However, the backlash severely injured him.
Hu Liena did not wait for him and fled ahead alone. Furious, Tang San followed despite his injuries.
The serpent pursued briefly but eventually stopped.
Though exhausted and wounded, they passed the second stage.
Continuing onward, they saw a sea of molten blood below, whose toxic aura stirred their killing intent further.
Their fragile alliance nearly collapsed as they struggled to control themselves.
This was the final trial,a test of willpower.
Hu Liena endured with her desire for revenge. Tang San, lacking strong mental support, struggled greatly.
In the end, both forced themselves forward without stopping.
Finally, they saw a gate of light at the end.
Summoning their last strength, they rushed through,and collapsed unconscious the moment they crossed.
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