Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

"I'm leaving," Yu Zongtian said.

This sudden farewell surprised Chen Qi: "Senior, why not stay a few more days? We've finally managed to gather here, why are you leaving so suddenly?"

Yu Zongtian smiled slightly, his expression showing a touch of nonchalance. "All good things must come to an end. I still have many places to go, so I must embark on my journey."

Although Chen Luo was reluctant to part with him, he understood that everyone has their own path to walk.

"Senior, we don't know when we will meet again. I hope you will take care of yourself." Chen Luo clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, his tone sincere.

Yu Zongtian nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Chen Luo: "Thank you very much this time. Without you, I might never have seen the light of day again, let alone improved my strength."

Chen Qi said, "Senior, you are too kind. If it weren't for your help back in the Killing Capital, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"By the way, senior, there's something I've always wanted to ask you..."

Yu Zongtian laughed heartily, "Go ahead and ask. Being coy isn't like you."

"Are you a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, senior?"

"That's all in the past."

"As expected!"

"Haha, I'm leaving!"

Yu Zongtian strode confidently, his figure quickly disappearing into the night, leaving only the whistling of the wind behind.

Chen Luo stood there, gazing in the direction Yu Zongtian had left, a smile appearing on his face: "Yu Zongtian, he really is Yu Zongtian!"

"But your martial soul is not the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, but a sword."

"Even if it's a mutated martial soul, it shouldn't change from a beast martial soul to a weapon martial soul, right?"

"It seems that the senior must be a member of a collateral branch of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, inheriting the martial soul of one of his parents."

"A sword spirit that rivals the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex is truly rare..."

The deep blue sky was dotted with stars, and the evening breeze carried the unique coolness of the mountains, blowing through the backyard of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's patriarch's mansion.

After bidding farewell to the carefree Yu Zongtian, Chen Luo stood alone in the Star Gazing Pavilion, gazing in the direction where his senior had disappeared, his heart filled with countless emotions.

Yu Zongtian, Yu Zongtian... The past of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family seems to be more profound than he imagined.

He withdrew his gaze and looked inward at himself.

The immense soul power of level ninety-eight surged endlessly through his meridians, roaring like a river.

The transformation brought about by devouring the ancient dragon soul is not only a leap in power, but also a sublimation of the level of life.

Just as Chen Luo was immersed in his understanding of his own power and his thoughts on the future, a light and joyful sound of footsteps came from afar.

He didn't need to turn around; his powerful mental strength had already sensed who the person was.

That familiar aura, carrying a fiery temperature, was none other than Liu Erlong.

"Xiao Gang."

Liu Erlong's voice rang out, carrying a hint of barely perceptible naivety and overflowing joy.

She strode into the Stargazing Pavilion, her cheeks flushed with a lovely blush from the evening's festivities and her inner excitement. Her beautiful eyes shone brightly under the starlight, brimming with undisguised love and pride.

Chen Luo turned around, a gentle smile naturally appearing on her face, and opened her arms.

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Erlong threw herself into his broad and warm embrace like a bird returning to its nest, burying her face in his firm chest and taking a deep breath, as if she wanted to etch his scent into her heart.

Chen Luo gently wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on the top of her soft hair, his voice deep and magnetic: "Have Boss Fu and Hong Jun settled in?"

"Yes, everything is arranged."

Liu Erlong snuggled against Chen Luo, looked up at him with bright eyes, and smiled: "When I passed through the backyard just now, the sect leader and the others were saying how amazing you are!"

"You are now the pride of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, and also... my pride!"

"Are you drunk? Why are you suddenly saying these things?"

Chen Luo looked at Liu Erlong with a smile, gently tucking a strand of hair that had been ruffled by the wind behind her ear with his fingers, a gesture that was both tender and precious.

"Maybe I was drunk and really wanted to say what was on my mind."

Liu Erlong's words were like leaping flames, full of vibrant life.

She took a deep breath, a fleeting glimpse of memory crossing her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by the brightness of the present moment: "Thinking back to the past, we never received the approval of our families, and we never imagined that things would turn out like this. Now, no one in the clan will oppose us being together anymore, and all we hear are voices of blessing."

"You changed everything! It's so good to have you!"

Looking at Liu Erlong's radiant appearance, Chen Luo's eyes softened even more: "Silly girl..."

The two embraced, quietly feeling each other's body temperature and heartbeat.

The evening breeze seemed to soften, brushing against the wind chimes at the corner of the pavilion, producing a clear and melodious tinkling sound.

After a moment, Liu Erlong looked up and asked curiously, "After returning from the secret realm, I feel that you have become stronger again. What is your soul power level now?"

Chen Luo smiled and said, "Ninety-eight."

Liu Erlong was not surprised to hear this, his eyes filled with admiration and worship: "You're almost catching up with Senior Poseidon, you're too strong!"

"By the way, how's your Seven Trials of Poseidon going? Is there a time limit?"

"After this, we should hurry up and find the successor of the Sea God, right?"

Chen Qi nodded: "Mm."

Chapter 309 Return to the City of Slaughter

Dark clouds gathered, as if a heavy rain was imminent.

On the empty street, dust swirled, and a man and a woman appeared out of nowhere, walking hand in hand.

"We've arrived."

The man spoke, his magnetic voice tinged with gentleness.

He was dressed in black, tall and upright, and quite handsome. A slight smile played on his lips as he calmly gazed at the tavern in front of him.

The woman was dressed in green, her figure graceful and alluring, her face cool and serene, her eyes, like autumn water, swept over the surroundings before finally settling on the tavern directly in front of her.

"The successor to the Sea God is here?"

The woman's voice was clear and melodious, and her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed.

"Ah."

The man turned his head to look at her, his fingertips gently stroking the back of her hand: "Let's go, Erlong."

The woman nodded slightly and said nothing more, but her aura grew increasingly cold.

The man and woman were Chen Luo and Liu Erlong.

After exploring the ancient secret realm, they rested for two days at the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan before embarking on their journey to find the successor of the Sea God.

Chen Luo already had a clear goal, so he brought Liu Erlong directly to this place.

This is the town that leads to the killing capital.

Returning to this familiar place, Chen Luo felt a mix of emotions.

The last time he came here, he was just a Soul Master.

In order to become stronger, they risked their lives to complete the mission here.

He is now a Title Douluo, and even the Slaughter King, the strongest in the City of Slaughter, is someone he can fight.

The tavern's wooden door was somewhat dilapidated, creaking open with a long, drawn-out groan, cutting a gap in the dim light outside.

The interior of the building appears more spacious than the exterior, but it is also darker and more murky.

The smell of alcohol mixed with sweat hit the air, and a few guests were scattered around.

The whispers paused for a moment the instant Chen Luo and Liu Erlong entered, as several scrutinizing or wary gazes fell upon them, like wild beasts lurking in the darkness.

Chen Luo seemed oblivious, and led Liu Erlong straight to the counter.

The bartender, a one-eyed man, was slowly wiping a wine glass.

"I'm going to enter the City of Slaughter."

Chen Luo knocked on the counter, his tone as casual as that of a regular customer.

As his voice fell, a palpable killing intent emanated from his body.

In an instant, the entire tavern was covered with a layer of white frost.

"boom……"

The bartender slammed his glass onto the counter, froze on the spot, his one eye wide open in terror.

"Click-clack..."

The next second, the counter moved quickly, revealing an underground passage.

Chen Luo and Liu Erlong disappeared from sight.

When Chen Luo and Liu Erlong reappeared, they had arrived in front of a black city.

Above the massive city gate, the four large characters "Slaughter City" were prominently displayed.

Chen Luo led Liu Erlong by the hand toward the city gate, and with a loud "boom," the city gate opened automatically.

…………

In the deepest part of the killing city, in an absolutely dark hall.

Here, there is no noise from the outside world, only eternal silence and an overwhelming stench of blood intertwining and settling in the air.

There were no windows, no light source, only the dark red crystal floor beneath the throne emitting a faint, pulse-like glow.

The King of Slaughter's massive body was sunk deep within a huge throne inlaid with blue and amethyst crystals.

He was draped in a heavy, dark red cloak, as if congealed blood. One hand rested casually on the skull on the armrest, his fingertips tapping rhythmically, as if listening to a silent symphony of death.

In his other hand, he held an exquisite dark crystal goblet filled with a thick, dark red liquid—not wine, but the powerful blood of living beings.

He had just brought the wine glass to his lips when his movement suddenly froze.

"Om-"