Douluo: Phoenix God Descends, Emperor Flame Burns the Sky

Chapter 317 You didn't regret it, you just knew you were going to die.

While Lin Xiao was purifying the phoenix bloodline in Ma Hongjun, the corrupt aura and various impurities on his body were also being removed. Finally, when he was on the verge of death, his eyes regained their clarity.

However, this precisely means that Ma Hongjun's last gasp of energy was a sign of his impending doom.

It is about to disappear.

The pain of being burned alive was unbearable, and by a twist of fate, Ma Hongjun actually experienced the sensation of Lin Xiao's body being tempered by evil fire.

"Brother Xiao, you're not lying to me."

"So, burning with evil fire really can remove impurities from the body. It's just a pity that I went down the wrong path from the beginning. I'm sorry."

When a bird is about to die, its song is mournful; when a person is about to die, their words are kind.

Ma Hongjun did not go mad or roar with resentment at the end, but it is unclear whether this was to preserve Lin Xiao's dignity or his own last bit of self-respect.

"Brother Xiao, I wish I could do it all over again."

"I actually know you're not lying to me. It's just that I lack the willpower and courage, and I'm indulging in the pleasure and comfort of self-degradation, so I'm just deceiving myself."

Ma Hongjun's facial features became unreal, scrunched up in a mess.

He was clearly enduring immense pain.

Lin Xiao remained silent throughout.

There's no going back now, why didn't you do this sooner?
If Ma Hongjun hadn't been so hostile and obsessive, and given that she had grown up with him, wouldn't she have helped him?

Lin Xiao did not question Ma Hongjun.

He just thought about it silently in his heart.

You might not regret it, but rather know that you are going to die.

Ma Hongjun's voice grew weaker and weaker, and gradually faded away.

"Brother Xiao, but I'm still so jealous of you. If our roles were reversed, would I be the one making the right choice?"

"I'm not reconciled..."

As Lin Xiao completely purified a trace of phoenix bloodline, Ma Hongjun would be reduced to ashes, and the blood-red nine-headed bat prince body within him would also be completely destroyed.

But then Tang Chen, who was clutching his head in agony, suddenly let out a sharp cry, and his cloudy eyes gradually regained their clarity.

A look of confusion flashed in Tang Chen's eyes.

He had just regained himself, and his past memories flashed through his mind like a fleeting glimpse. It would take him some time to remember who he was.

Lin Xiao, on the other hand, took the trace of phoenix bloodline he obtained from refining Ma Hongjun into his body, but did not choose to absorb it. His gaze was slightly heavy.

Maple Leaf could understand Lin Xiao's complicated feelings at this moment.

Comfortingly whispered:
“Lin Xiao, you don’t need to blame yourself. Ma Hongjun has tried to harm you many times. If you don’t kill him, he will do everything he can to scheme against you and hurt the people close to you.”

"Those last words he said..."

"It doesn't mean he's gotten better."

Lin Xiao smiled.

“I know, if his heart were truly pure, how could he have fallen for such an absurd reason? He simply knew he was going to die…”

"Even if I had to do it all over again, I would still kill him."

"There is no reason why I should forgive someone in this world who wants to kill me."

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Lin Xiao just sighed a little.

Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. If I had wavered even slightly back then, would I be the Ma Hongjun of today?

Self-degradation will only lead to a deeper and deeper descent into depravity.

He put aside the many thoughts in his mind and looked at Tang Chen.

until now.

That was the first time he had truly met this strongest being under the gods.

"The younger generation is truly formidable." A deep, hoarse voice rang out.

The King of Slaughter... or rather, Tang Chen, his gaze fell on Lin Xiao, his expression unreadable, showing only endless vicissitudes and weariness.

There seemed to be a hint of regret hidden in his eyes.

Tang Chen gave a bitter smile in response to Lin Xiao's gaze.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Tang Chen, the patriarch of the Haotian Sect. Perhaps you have heard of my name before."

"I am very grateful for your help, young friend, which has allowed me to regain my senses for the time being."

Lin Xiao bluntly stated:
"I know you are a figure on par with Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, but I don't know why you have fallen to this killing city and become a monster blinded by desire."

"monster?"

Tang Chen wasn't angry when he heard this, but a deep sadness welled up in his eyes as he murmured to himself:

"Yes, I have indeed fallen and become a monster."

"I am so filthy, I am no longer worthy of her."

Lin Xiao guessed that the so-called "she" referred to Poseidon.

However, he is not interested in Tang Chen's old stories or the love triangles between the elderly men and women.

Lin Xiao frankly stated:
"Ancestor Tang Chen, I wonder how much longer you can remain conscious?"

Although Lin Xiao helped Tang Chen suppress the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King, this was only a temporary solution. In the end, Tang Chen would still be controlled by the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King and fall back into becoming the King of Slaughter.

Unless... the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King is completely annihilated!

However, the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King had completely devoured Tang Chen's heart, and the reason Tang Chen was still alive was because the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King's parasitism had taken over the heart's function.

If the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King dies, Tang Chen will also die.

To put it another way, killing Tang Chen is absolutely impossible, but Tang Chen can be indirectly destroyed by killing the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King.

Of course, there are risks involved in the operation.

The fact that Tang Chen hasn't committed suicide yet suggests that he probably still believes it's better to live a miserable life than to die.

Even though the King of Slaughter has fallen into depravity, he certainly had a great time, didn't he?

Tang Chen sighed:
"Shortest six months, latest one year."

“After that, the beast recovered from its injuries and started trying to take control of my body again.”

"I never imagined that my life of invincibility would end like this."

"A lifetime of illustrious reputation ruined in an instant... His integrity in his later years is tarnished!"

You have no reputation to speak of in your later years.

Lin Xiao didn't want to wake Tang Chen, but the situation was urgent, so she had no choice but to do so.

However, he had not forgotten that the Clear Sky Sect was currently sealed off by Dugu Bo's poison array and surrounded by the Spirit Hall. Moreover, Tang Chen's grandson Tang Hao and great-grandson Tang San both hated him to the bone.

Lin Xiao then spoke:

"I wonder if you have any plans to travel?"

Tang Chen gave a wry smile.

"Let alone the fact that I am currently trapped in a cage, even if I were to regain my senses temporarily, I would not be able to escape."

"Even if I were to get out, how could I face the younger generation of my Haotian Sect, or my old friends?"

Lin Xiao glanced at Tang Chen, looking at his seemingly tall but actually emaciated body that looked like nothing but skin and bones, his pale face that resembled a vampire, and the decadent aura emanating from him.

Hmm... even if I get out, I'll definitely be the first one to be beaten up as a fallen one.

Lin Xiao was finally relieved.

Thank goodness, I hope I didn't create an enemy at the level of a Limit Douluo myself.

(End of this chapter)