The black-veiled girl had seen bold men before, but never someone this bold. Her abyss-like eyes flashed with a bloody gleam.
"I fell in love with you at first sight. Please marry me!"
Tang San knelt on the ground with a face full of affection, pleading.
The black-veiled girl was momentarily stunned.
Is this guy insane?
She had lived for so many years, and this was the first time someone had dared to kneel before her and propose.
She was utterly speechless.
"Boom..."
Her gaze turned icy as she kicked out. Tang San was launched like a cannonball.
How dare he propose to such a terrifying woman.
The residents of Slaughter City stared at the newcomer as if they'd seen a ghost.
Tang San crashed into a black wall. "Pfft..." He coughed up blood and slid to the ground.
"Whoosh..." The black-veiled girl flashed forward, appearing in front of Tang San, and began stomping furiously on his crotch.
If this brat weren't under newbie protection, she'd have killed him without hesitation.
"Aaagh..." He screamed in agony, clutching his groin and curling up, face pale.
No more crazy episodes after that.
He snapped back to reality.
He felt like his body was falling apart.
Like he'd been run over by dozens of carriages.
Tang San was utterly baffled. He tried to recall what had just happened.
"...Did I just lose my mind and propose to the black-veiled girl?"
"S-sorry! I kinda had a mental break just now!"
He apologized awkwardly, but deep down was stunned by the girl's terrifying strength. That kick was brutal.
Luckily, his dad had trained him hard before. Without that, he might've been bedridden for a month.
As it was, he only suffered minor injuries.
Others were amazed at how tough Tang San was.
Meanwhile, Zhang Fan stood calmly to the side, watching the spectacle while occasionally munching on pastries.
After all, his storage space could hold plenty of food—none of which would spoil.
"Don't do it again, or die."
The black-veiled girl's words were cold and sharp.
Tang San was startled—she wasn't kidding. The killing intent in her eyes was overwhelming. His back turned cold.
That bone-chilling bloodlust left him deeply unsettled.
Seriously?!
Of all times to go nuts, why now—in front of her?
He was utterly speechless.
They continued walking. More people filled the streets.
Most were deathly pale, many were skin and bones.
A city gate appeared ahead.
"You are safe for twelve hours in this world. After that, your life is up to fate."
The black-veiled girl continued forward.
They entered the Inner City.
The Inner City was a world of luxury and madness.
Laughter, shouting, sobbing, and even screams echoed everywhere.
"This is the paradise of sin."
The black-veiled girl said calmly, as if used to it all.
Suddenly, there was a commotion up ahead. Dozens of people were gathered, and a scream rang out.
Blood sprayed. The crowd parted, and a figure slowly walked out.
Tang San was shocked—he didn't expect to see someone familiar here.
A girl dressed entirely in black, her long hair neatly tied back, held a short sword.
Her enchanting eyes gleamed with an eerie, seductive light.
Amid this filth, she was like a pure lotus flower.
Her figure was flawless, and she exuded a cold, distant aura.
The onlookers were filled with fear at the sight of her.
She was Hu Liena of the Spirit Hall Academy battle team.
Tang San hadn't expected to see her here.
Zhang Fan, meanwhile, watched calmly without speaking.
Hu Liena glanced at the blue-haired boy and frowned. Why did his gaze feel familiar? But she didn't recognize him.
After all, Tang San had changed a lot.
Then she looked at the masked boy next to the blue-haired youth.
That one emitted a deathly aura. She frowned again—he felt unfamiliar... yet strangely familiar.
Like she'd seen him before.
But also as if she hadn't.
Very peculiar.
She felt drawn to him.
A seductive light flashed in her eyes as she tried to influence Zhang Fan.
But—he remained completely unaffected.
Hu Liena was surprised. A chilling aura burst from her body as she lunged at Zhang Fan with her short sword.
"Pfft..."
But before Hu Liena could reach Zhang Fan, a short man in black behind him had already been pierced through the heart by a blood-red sword that had seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
Even the black-veiled girl was startled.
When did he summon that blood sword?
Even she hadn't noticed. Creepy.
"Buzz..."
The next moment, the blood sword vanished into thin air.
"Uh..."
Hu Liena was stunned.
Guess I jumped the gun.
After two years, Hu Liena hadn't changed much—over 20 now, her figure had only become more voluptuous.
"This guy..."
Tang San was shocked.
Just who is this masked youth?
His alertness was unreal.
He hadn't even noticed that short guy in black.
Then—boom, blood sword, instant kill.
Tang San couldn't believe the masked youth's reaction speed.
Hu Liena also paused for a few seconds, surprised by the masked youth's extreme caution.
He must've fought countless life-or-death battles.
"This place is dangerous. You two don't look like degenerates."
Hu Liena said, then walked off into the shadows.
Tang San was stunned.
He didn't expect Hu Liena to be so kind, even offering a warning.
"That woman is dangerous. Best stay away from her."
The black-veiled girl said calmly.
"Why?"
Tang San asked, puzzled. He did know Hu Liena after all.
"She's been in Slaughter City for nearly a year. Sixteen wins, sixteen kills in the Hell Slaughter Arena. She's ranked in the top 100."
"Only sixteen wins gets you into the top 100?" Tang San was surprised.
The black-veiled girl looked at Tang San like he was an idiot:
"You really are dumb. Every battle here is to the death. Getting sixteen wins is already terrifying."
"Got it."
Tang San nodded, starting to guess what Hu Liena's purpose here might be.
The black-veiled girl led them to a special building.
Cone-shaped, it narrowed as it rose.
The Hell Slaughter Arena was about the same size as Soto's Grand Spirit Arena.
"The rules here are simple. Use your ID token to sign up, then wait for the match to begin. Each match includes ten people. Only one walks out alive."
The black-veiled girl explained.
"One in ten survival..."
Tang San hadn't expected it to be this brutal.
"How do you become the champion?"
"Participate in 100 matches. The current leader has fought 67."
The black-veiled girl said:
"If you just want to watch, one Bloody Mary will get you in. If you want to compete, just enter with a group of ten and the match begins."
"Alright!"
Tang San nodded.
He looked at the masked youth beside him.
His gut told him:
Do not end up in the same group as that guy.
Otherwise…
He'd only end up dead.
That guy's every move was jaw-dropping.
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