The black-armored knight, struck with a heavy blow, had already fallen from his horse. His waist was bent at a sharp ninety-degree angle.
His helmet had come off, revealing a grimacing middle-aged face as he lay on the ground, gasping for air.
As for the warhorse, after being struck by the wings of Yu Tianming, blood gushed from all seven orifices. It collapsed like a pile of rotten flesh, only its legs twitching unconsciously.
Tempering from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, enhancement from the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, amplification from his dragon transformation, and the power of the external soul bone from the Water and Fire Dragon King—only the black knight who had experienced it firsthand could understand the explosive force behind Yu Tianming's casual strike.
Step by step, Yu Tianming walked forward, raising his head to look at the purple moon above. He thought to himself, 'The City of Slaughter where soul skills can't be used… I've arrived.'
"Stop—Stop right there!" the fallen black knight shouted with feigned courage, his voice trembling.
His eyes held fear as he looked at Yu Tianming. He clearly couldn't understand how a young man could possess such terrifying strength. 'Could there really be a Title Douluo with a beast spirit so young?'
Yu Tianming gave him a cold glance and said, "You still want to block my way?"
"N-No, I'm not blocking you. You've passed my test. You now have the qualifications to enter the City of Slaughter," the black knight replied stiffly.
He tossed a black token to Yu Tianming.
Carved on the token was a skull, with a number underneath: 9527.
"This is your proof of identity in the City of Slaughter. Please enter. Someone will meet you at the gate."
Yu Tianming took the token and thought, 'I actually forgot about this part. Still, this black knight is pretty dutiful.'
He strode toward the black city in the distance, not sparing the black knight another glance.
Watching Yu Tianming's figure disappear, the knight, drenched in cold sweat, shouted to the nearby soldiers, "Help me up! Take me to the Slaughter King!"
The pitch-black city gates loomed with an oppressive aura. Above them hung four giant characters: "City of Slaughter".
In front of the gates stood two rows of black-armored warriors. Before Yu Tianming could even show his token, a veiled woman in black gauze stepped out.
She had a graceful figure, and her black dress revealed faint glimpses of her curves beneath.
"Welcome to the City of Slaughter," she said with a melodious voice, making a gesture for Yu Tianming to enter.
Once inside, Yu Tianming was greeted by a world bathed in blue and violet hues. The street lamps on either side only emitted those two colors. What surprised him was how crowded the city was. No one paid attention to him, the outsider. Aside from the oppressive gloom, at first glance, it seemed not so different from any other city.
As they walked, the veiled woman spoke, "I am your guide. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask. For the next twelve hours, I'll answer all your questions. After that, this will be your home—and you will officially become a resident of the City of Slaughter."
Yu Tianming nodded. "Then how did the City of Slaughter come to be?"
"It has existed for over a thousand years. Legend says it was formed by the domain of a soul master who surpassed rank 100. In this place, soul skills cannot be used. People can only rely on instinct and their own power to survive. Soul power is the only source of strength."
'So this is the domain left behind by the God of Asura when he ascended? It's just like how I remember the City of Slaughter.'
Yu Tianming looked at the veiled woman again and asked, "What are the rules here?"
She answered calmly, "The rule here is—there are no rules. As a resident of the City of Slaughter, you can do anything you want. Even if a Title Douluo from the outside comes here, the absence of soul skills will weaken them. Under the rule of the Slaughter King, we have nothing to fear. As long as you have enough strength, you can do anything you want here. But I must warn you—because there are no rules, you could be in mortal danger at any time. In a way, this place is a paradise of sin."
"A paradise of sin?"
"Yes. Many come here because they can no longer survive in the outside world. Here, they no longer need to fear being hunted. Every resident of the City of Slaughter is under its protection."
Hearing the word "protection," Yu Tianming showed a hint of disdain. 'If I could reach this place through brute force, so could any other strong individual. Even without soul skills, with just soul power, a Title Douluo would still be at the top of the food chain. Could sinners really be safe here? Rather than calling it a paradise for fallen soul masters, it's more like their hell. Outside, they preyed on the weak; but here, they could just as easily become the prey. Although the Spirit Hall stood opposed to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, gathering these fallen soul masters into one place was, in a sense, a good thing for the Douluo Continent.'
"Sir 9527, I understand what you're thinking," the veiled woman suddenly said.
Yu Tianming paused. "You know what I'm thinking?"
"You're wondering how to get out of the City of Slaughter, aren't you?"
Yu Tianming smiled and played along. "Oh? Then how do you suggest I leave?"
The veiled woman's expression turned serious. "Everyone who stays in the City of Slaughter long enough thinks about leaving, but they soon give up on the idea. Everyone who enters must pass trials of blood and slaughter. Though you came in through special means, you still defeated the Dread Knight and earned your place. However, I must remind you: entering the City of Slaughter is easy. Leaving—it's nearly impossible."
"Only in, not out?" Yu Tianming gave her a meaningful look.
She nodded. "There's an Enforcement Team in the City of Slaughter. The Dread Knight you met was only one member. The great Slaughter King controls everything here. The true elites of the Enforcement Team are Soul Douluo granted the ability to use soul skills by the Slaughter King himself. Their captain is even a Title Douluo. Many have tried to escape, but none have ever succeeded."
'If a Title Douluo is already powerful without soul skills, then a Soul Douluo who can use soul skills would be nearly unbeatable. And according to her, the captain of the Enforcement Team is a Title Douluo who can use soul skills. No wonder she said this place was a one-way door.'
(End of Chapter)
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