Chapter 243: Battle Against Tang Chen
Tang Chen!
The moment this name was spoken, the Slaughter King's body visibly trembled.
It was as if the long-dormant consciousness of Tang Chen had momentarily awakened upon hearing his name, attempting to reclaim control of his own body.
However, since his body had been parasitized by the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King for far too long, his struggle lasted only for an instant before the parasite swiftly overpowered him once again, plunging his consciousness back into slumber.
"You court death!"
Even though it was only a brief moment of resistance, it still left the Slaughter King somewhat shaken.
After all, Tang Chen's true strength was overwhelming.
Even if the parasite cultivated for another twenty thousand years, it would never be a match for him in a direct confrontation.
The only reason it had successfully taken over Tang Chen's body was because Tang Chen had lost himself during the Asura God's trials.
Aside from interference from the Rakshasa God, Tang San's so-called "father"—the Asura God—had played no small role in this ordeal.
Given the Asura God's status, how could he possibly have failed to notice the condition of a successor who had already reached the eighth trial?
For another first-rank god of lower status to interfere in his domain, there was no way the Asura God was completely unaware—it was highly likely he had tacitly allowed it to happen.
The Slaughter King roared furiously, and a sword-shaped demonic sigil on his forehead gleamed brightly.
An overwhelming aura of bloodlust erupted from his body.
Thick, crimson mist surged around him, and the sickening stench of blood grew more pungent as he approached.
Boom!
Before the Slaughter King's attack could even reach Xiao Yu, a golden barrier blocked it.
The one who intervened was Shaka.
"Shaka, get rid of that wretched bat for me," Xiao Yu said indifferently, standing with his hands behind his back.
He had several objectives for this trip.
One of them was to personally face this legendary powerhouse—Tang Chen, the Limit Douluo who had once dominated the world a hundred years ago.
Through battle, he hoped to gain insight and break through the bottleneck of Rank 90.
Shaka nodded and pressed his hands together in a prayer-like stance.
In an instant, an immense divine radiance erupted from his body.
Light of Purification!
This was one of Shaka's divine abilities, capable of purging all evil from the world.
The vast Light of Purification descended upon the Slaughter King, causing his body to convulse violently.
A shrill, bat-like screech escaped his lips as the blood-colored aura enveloping him began to shatter in large chunks.
Blood evaporated from his body like boiling water.
A massive, blood-red bat phantom emerged from the Slaughter King's back, only to collapse instantly under the sacred light.
The Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King, which had tormented Tang Chen, a Rank 99 Limit Douluo, for nearly fifty years, was finally eradicated.
With the parasite's destruction, Tang Chen's original appearance gradually returned.
His blood-red eyes and hair reverted to black, and the oppressive stench of blood vanished completely.
Most terrifying of all was the aura now radiating from his body—an overwhelming pressure that far exceeded that of the Slaughter King.
With Shaka's purification, the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King had been purged from Tang Chen's body.
At the same time, this also meant he had successfully completed the eighth trial of the Asura God's inheritance, achieving a semi-divine body.
"You… who are you?
"Did you… save me?"
Tang Chen slowly opened his eyes, his voice weak.
It was to be expected—after all, he had been parasitized for decades.
He had consumed the Blood-Red Mary, a slow-acting poison, as if it were mere drinking water.
His body had long been riddled with countless wounds, both internal and external.
The only good news for Tang Chen was that his "filial" great-grandson, Tang San, had not thrown the Blood Swan Kiss into the Slaughter City's lake.
Otherwise, the latent poison within him would have been magnified a thousandfold, completely obliterating his already frail body.
Even in his current state, he still lacked the strength to fully support the immense divine power of the Asura God.
At most, he could barely sustain himself for another three to five years.
Unlike in the original timeline—where, with the help of his ever-dutiful descendant, "God-King Tang San," he perished only a few days after completing the eighth trial—this time, he had a brief reprieve.
"Something like that."
Xiao Yu nodded.
Although his ultimate goal on this trip was to eliminate Tang Chen, up until now, he could still be considered Tang Chen's savior.
"Thank you, all three of you.
"If I get the chance in the future, I will surely repay this favor.
"But for now, I have something more important to do. Farewell!"
Tang Chen expressed his gratitude to Xiao Yu and the others before turning to leave.
As for why he was in such a hurry, Xiao Yu didn't even need to think—he knew Tang Chen was rushing to Sea God Island to see Bo Saixi.
As expected, love knows no gender on this continent.
"Tang Chen, you should stay," Xiao Yu said calmly.
Tang Chen froze in place, then turned around, looking at Xiao Yu with a hint of doubt.
"You know me?"
"Not only do I know you, but I came to Slaughter City precisely because of you!"
Xiao Yu locked eyes with Tang Chen and said indifferently, "Your dear grandson, Tang Hao, died at our hands!"
"What did you say?"
Tang Chen's expression changed instantly.
The gratitude he had felt toward Xiao Yu and the others for saving him vanished in an instant, replaced by a cold, murderous aura that spread across his face.
Gritting his teeth, he demanded, "Why?
"What grudge did you have against my Hao'er that made you strike him down so ruthlessly?"
"You should blame him for having such a fine son," Xiao Yu shrugged.
"And it's not just Tang Hao I want dead—it's you as well.
"I doubt any force would willingly let a hostile semi-divine powerhouse roam free."
"So you came to kill me!"
As he spoke, an overwhelming aura erupted from Tang Chen.
Two different-colored energies surged from his hands.
His right hand radiated deep black light.
Amidst the darkness, an enormous warhammer appeared, covered in dark golden demonic patterns—the legendary Clear Sky Hammer, his martial soul.
Eight black rings and one red ring hovered around the hammer, pulsating with terrifying power.
Having completed the eighth trial of the Asura God's inheritance, Tang Chen's spirit rings had been greatly enhanced under divine influence.
In his left hand, a brilliant crimson light flashed.
In the blink of an eye, the red light solidified into a massive sword over two meters in length.
The sword's long and broad blade was covered in dark golden demonic engravings, and its blood-red body exuded an unparalleled killing intent.
It was the divine weapon of the Asura God—the Asura Demon Sword.
One hand gripping a hammer, the other holding a sword, Tang Chen's immense killing intent locked onto Xiao Yu.
"Considering you saved me from the Blood-Red Bat King's parasitism, I'll make your death quick!"
"Let's see who finishes whom first!"
Xiao Yu's aura erupted as well.
His Netherlord Martial Soul enveloped him.
From beneath his feet, one yellow, two purple, three black, and two red spirit rings slowly rose.
Although his rings were fewer in number and lower in age than Tang Chen's, the pressure radiating from his body stood on equal footing with the semi-divine Tang Chen.
(End of Chapter)
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