Chapter 423 is really naive!!_1
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With only one minute left until the competition, Tang San sat alone in the waiting area, resting and waiting for the host's announcement before he could return to the arena for battle.
Soon, the next set of ten contestants was quickly arranged into a group.
Looking at Tang San's face, which was full of icy composure.
His gaze was fixed squarely on the center of the arena.
"Look, it's that kid again. He was really lucky in the last match, easily defeating his opponent and even absorbing the loser's Martial Soul and Soul Rings' Soul Power. I want to see if he can take this match too," someone said.
"He's in the same group as us? This next match could be quite interesting!" another contestant remarked.
The two of them were heard discussing.
"Hmph, not just him, you all as well will be defeated by me!" a man said with arrogance.
With a dismissive look, the man glanced over at the crowd.
"Hey, kid, remember this: you can't beat me today. Ever since I arrived in Hell Slaughter City, no one has ever been able to defeat me, unless I actually die in front of you. Only then will you truly be amazing," the same man spoke.
"Oh, really? I'll have to see if what you say is true. But I advise you not to be too cocky—otherwise, you'll end up slapping your own face and losing all your dignity," Tang San said.
"As for me, I am Tang San, and I am never afraid of any opponent. Bring it on; I am ready whenever you are," Tang San said with rightful pride.
"Cough cough, the match is about to begin, please remain calm, there's still one minute until the start. Contestants, please make your way to the arena, and let's welcome them with the warmest cheer as they enter," said the host.
Come on, come on!
Come on!
The host announced.
A new group of contestants was about to begin their battle.
However, with Tang San among them, this wasn't exactly a group of newcomers, except for him.
"Alright, I won't waste words. Now let's count down together: ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five...!" the host continued.
"The match begins!?"
"Hiss—"
As Martial Spirit Possession was revealed, the spectators' eyes lit up once again, and Tang San also quickly revealed his own Martial Soul.
Bluesilver Emperor.
"Parasitic Ghost Vine!" Tang San declared.
You could see from his face that he was very confident.
Buoyed by his good performance in the last match, he was just as confident in this second one.
No sooner had the Ghost Vine appeared than it immediately targeted a specific point on the enemy's body to attack.
As the Ghost Vine spread over the opponent's entire body, any movement would accelerate its growth.
This left the victim utterly bewildered.
The other competitors, watching this, became even more cautious.
Despite not appearing very terrifying, once afflicted, the consequences were undoubtedly miserable.
It's known that Tang San's soul skills are not easily dispelled.
With only a third of a common Soul Master's Soul Power, which is at the Soul King level, it would probably be quite hard to break free from the Parasitic Ghost Vine.
Now, the Ghost Vine continued to grow, tightening around the enemy's entire body, making even breathing tremendously difficult.
The onlookers found it unbelievable just how powerful a seemingly ordinary Ghost Vine could be!
It was truly an eye-opening experience!
Awesome!
"Ah, no, don't!" the victim cried out.
The Ghost Vines pierced into his flesh, causing his entire body to convulse uncontrollably with pain.
Soon, the man disappeared from the spectators' sight.
Tang San quickly took care of his opponent.
This speed was even faster than the previous match.
It was clear he was aiming for a quick victory, not wanting to waste time.
"Hao Tian Hammer!"
"He's actually a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect; no wonder he seemed familiar to Tang San," someone said.
"And he's the second Clear Sky Sect disciple to enter Slaughter City."
A spectator commented, having just arrived at the Hell Slaughter Soul Field and realizing Tang San's strong connection to the Clear Sky Sect!
It was unexpected for him to have made this discovery.
Now, standing in the center of the arena, Tang San looked around. He had just defeated one opponent, and there were still eight others waiting to be dealt with.
"Boom—"
The competitors were sent flying to various corners of the arena.
Upside down!
Considering the current situation, the opposition was in a pitiful state, covered in bruises and injuries, almost to the point where even their own parents could hardly recognize them!
About three minutes had passed.
Watching the competitors in the arena beaten one by one by Tang San's soul skills!
Tang San once again became the focus of everyone's attention.
Nobody had anticipated that his performance would outshine the previous round!
"Is the match over yet!?" the crowd asked.
Because Tang San had defeated all of his opponents, the spectators watched with disbelief as he achieved the seemingly impossible.
After all, the contestants who came to the Hell Slaughter Arena were quite strong!
Only a few people couldn't believe the scene unfolding before their eyes.
"Congratulations to contestant number 5145 for winning."
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The host announced to everyone.
As if afraid that others wouldn't know.
He won again, really giving him the advantage!
"It is said that his father is Tang Hao, and both father and son have Twin Martial Souls, and they also both possess the Hao Tian Hammer from birth rather than through their own efforts, which only goes to show that their starting line is tens of thousands of times ahead of ours."
"Humph, who cares who his father is? In the end, everyone who comes to the Hell Slaughter City must endure many trials to achieve final victory. Opportunities are for those who are prepared, and I truly believe I can defeat that brat. Sooner or later, he'll fall to my hands."
The crowd said to each other.
"Congratulations on winning two matches in a row today."
A familiar voice rang out once more.
The lady announcer of Hell Slaughter City approached Tang San again.
In fact, she had been by the Slaughter Arena all the time and had never left; it was just that Tang San had failed to notice her presence during the break!
Even if he had noticed her, he could have pretended not to see her.
His focus was on performing well in the arena, so he had not paid attention to the announcer who had been behind him all along.
"You can go. I'm already very familiar with everything in the Slaughter City, you don't need to protect me anymore. I can take care of myself."
Tang San said to the announcer.
Do I not know how much I weigh?
Too confident in myself, huh?
It's laughable!
"You are too naive. The real dangers in Slaughter City often come from outside the arena. Since you insist you don't need my protection, I'll leave. Take care of yourself."
The announcer said to Tang San.
After that, the announcer vanished from the spot.
This was his second victory in the competition, and it seems his performance was satisfactory. His confidence in himself remained unshaken, and even the announcer admired his courage!
Never before had she seen such a shameless man, who claimed to have mastered the ins and outs of the competitions in the Hell Slaughter Soul Field.
However, what he didn't know was that the real dangers in Slaughter City were not within the confines of the Slaughter Arena; to think that one could succeed simply by winning a match in the Soul Arena was just too naive.
Tang San watched the announcer depart indifferently, then stood thinking for a few seconds. He seemed to have grasped the message that the announcer had just conveyed to him.
He belatedly realized that the real dangers were not in the Slaughter City Soul Arena, but rather in the wider area of Slaughter City, meaning that he could be ambushed by assassins anytime while traversing the outskirts of the city!
A slight lack of attention could result in death at the hands of others!
Indeed, the thought was quite thrilling.
"It's just outside the Hell Slaughter Arena; what is there to fear or worry about? I, Tang San, am ready at any time to face anything; otherwise, what would be the point of my coming to Hell Slaughter City?"
At this moment, Tang San spoke to himself.
There were no people around him.
Not far away, a familiar figure appeared.
About two hundred meters from Tang San.
At the moment, Tang San had not noticed that someone had been watching him intently from the shadows.
This person had even come to watch the competition at the Hell Slaughter Arena.
Clearly, Tang San had gained another opponent.
Hulena!
Hulena had arrived in Slaughter City a month earlier than him, and she had gathered more knowledge about the inside and outside of Slaughter City than both Ye Feng and Tang San.
And had won fifteen consecutive matches!
Moreover, she had left a deep impression on those in the Hell Soul Arena.
Hiss—"
"Tang San!"
A voice sounded.
This time, Hulena took the initiative to greet him.
At that moment, Tang San immediately stopped in his tracks.
He was stunned!
In Hell Slaughter City, besides Ye Feng and the announcer, no one else would be able to recognize him as Tang San himself.
Could this be another person sent to monitor his every move and then find an isolated place to eliminate him?
The thought was somewhat terrifying!
Accompanied by the voice, Tang San looked around in a circle but saw no one!
Could it be that he was hallucinating?
"Who's there? Come out. Stop hiding. I know you've been following me. If you don't want to live, come out immediately, or don't blame me for not being polite!"
Tang San said in a grave tone.
Though his face appeared serious, inside he was incredibly nervous!
Indeed, he was somewhat frightened.
For the announcer had warned him just half a minute before that the main danger in Hell Slaughter City lay outside its confines, and that he was likelier to encounter a powerful opponent there than on the competition stage of the Hell Slaughter Arena.
This would inevitably make anyone grow tense.
Thud thud!
A blurry figure emerged in front of Tang San.
Hulena, wearing a pair of very stylish high heels, slowly walked towards Tang San.
Hateful high heels.
But don't underestimate these ordinary-looking high heels; they can serve a key purpose.
That is, they can be used for self-defense!
The figure neared Tang San.
"Hulena, do you want something from me?"
Tang San asked.
Tang San watched Hulena approach, not the least bit surprised.
He had anticipated that Hulena would show up in Hell Slaughter City.
After she had participated in the national Senior Soul Master contest and at Bi Bidong's command, she found herself in Hell Slaughter City where she eventually encountered Tang San.
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