bookbashuk Chapter 143 Background and Trial
Chapter 143 Background and Trial
Chapter 143 Background and Trial
[Tang San - classmate - Tang Sect Master, Tang Xiao - Haotian Sect Master, Bibi Dong - Spirit Empire Emperor, Xue Ye - Heaven Dou Empire Emperor, Dai Feng - Star Luo Empire Emperor, Ning Fengzhi - Eight Treasure Glazed Tile School Master, Qian Daoliu, Poseidon, and Xue Di - Lord of the Far North Snowstorm join the meeting]
Somewhere on the edge of the exosphere, in a runic-constructed void laboratory, Tang Chen was bound to a cross. Beside him, on another cross, was the blood-red nine-headed bat king that had separated from his body.
"They're all inside now," Ikehira said, pointing the camera at the cross. "Does anyone recognize them?"
"Where is this place? A secret realm?"
"What is that? How can there be such a huge fireball?"
"This looks a bit like..."
"grandfather?"
"The King of Slaughter?"
"Tang Chen!"
Everyone gasped in surprise.
There is the background environment here, and there are people bound by runes.
After the initial gasps, some people began inviting others to join the meeting.
Tang Hao, Flander, Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, Hu Liena, and others joined the meeting.
Communication terminals will be sold after communication equipment becomes widespread. As Mushroom Houses are established in various towns and villages and public communication networks are completed, Ikehira will open up the sale of communication terminals.
Nowadays, communication terminals are quite common in the Douluo Continent. While not everyone owns one, at least one in ten people possess one.
After most of the people had arrived, Chi Ping said calmly, "It seems I guessed right. This person is Tang Chen, the previous sect master of the Haotian Sect."
However, it seems that someone knows something different.
Tang San, Bibi Dong, can you explain this?
Ikehira's mood is off.
Everyone noticed this.
Bibi Dong spoke first: "The King of Slaughter is the ruler of the City of Slaughter, which, according to legend, is a domain left behind by a god."
It was a paradise of blood and slaughter, open to anyone, but only a very few killing gods who had mastered the art of killing could leave.
The departing God of Slaughter will receive a special martial soul talent domain—the God of Slaughter Domain. The God of Slaughter Domain can materialize killing intent, exerting immense suppression on enemies.
Chi Ping nodded in understanding. "Tang San, you seem to know the origin of this strange beast?"
Tang San thought for a moment and said, "Leaving the City of Slaughter requires taking the Road to Hell. I encountered a group of bat-like beasts there, including a dark gold three-headed bat king. This bat king looks very similar to that one."
"It's you?!" the blood-red nine-headed bat king suddenly roared.
Both it and Tang Chen were conscious at this moment, but as prisoners, they were unwilling to speak. However, upon seeing the murderer who destroyed the City of Slaughter, the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King could no longer hold back.
"It seems there's something going on. Tell me."
The Nine-Headed Bat King stared intently at the screen, roaring, "You two lowly lives destroyed the City of Slaughter! Even tearing you to pieces wouldn't make up for the loss! Which of you poisoned the great River of Blood? What kind of poison was it?!"
Even if it means death, it will find out the answer to this question.
"Two? Tang San, who's with you?"
"It's me," Hu Liena said.
"What did you do?"
"I didn't do anything."
"I made it." Tang San did not hide anything. "Bloody Mary from Slaughter City, which is human blood, is the currency of Slaughter City. It contains a slow-acting toxin that can make people stronger in the process of killing, but it can also subtly change people's mind and body."
Beneath the Killing City lies a blood-red river, the gathering place of Bloody Mary. I used the herbs I carried with me to concoct a formula to enhance the medicinal properties, allowing the slowly escalating poison to exert its effects a thousandfold.
"This lawless place, a den of iniquity like Killing City, doesn't deserve to exist!"
"Damn it!" the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King wanted to roar, but Chi Ping sealed its voice.
"Brother Ping, what exactly is going on?" Tang San asked, voicing the question that had been on his mind, a question shared by the vast majority of people present.
Qian Renxue was also a little curious, "Could you tell me the details of what happened?"
Chi Ping nodded. "Of course, I've pretty much figured out what happened. But before I explain, there's something I need to say."
The Killing King, formed by Tang Chen and the Nine-Headed Bat King, had previously harmed the lives of 35 people. He was the one on the blood-red wanted poster recently issued by the Heavenly Dou Empire for attacking the city.
I've called this meeting for several reasons. First, to gather information, confirm Tang Chen's identity, and clarify the whole story.
Secondly, it was to discuss Tang Chen's trial, and he must pay the price for the crimes he committed;
Thirdly, I want to give you all a warning.
A steely gleam flashed in Chi Ping's eyes.
"The law of cause and effect is inescapable; no one can escape punishment after committing a sin. If others cannot, then I will!"
His gaze was so firm, his will so unwavering, that no one would doubt his determination.
The three leaders present all wore solemn expressions.
If Ikehira wants to participate in the game of domination, no one can restrict his actions.
Qian Renxue suddenly laughed, overjoyed.
"You truly are my man; I will always stand by your side."
Bibi Dong looked at her daughter with a complicated expression.
Chi Ping looked at Qian Renxue with a tender look in his eyes.
"Next, I will talk about Tang Chen's experience."
"I'll do it myself," Tang Chen suddenly said, his voice weak and lacking in energy.
Chi Ping nodded. "Alright. The testimony of the person involved will be more convincing."
Tang Chen didn't hide anything and recounted his experiences after entering the Killing City.
He cleared the Hell Road to obtain the Killing God Domain, unlocked the Asura God's inheritance, and made great strides to complete the first eight trials. However, during the ninth trial, the test of his character, he was interfered with by the Rakshasa God and went into a state of demonic possession. He was then parasitized by the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King and controlled by him to become the King of Slaughter. Tang San used poison to detonate the Slaughter City. Not long ago, he broke through his domain and came to the mortal world to hunt down Tang San. He attacked towns multiple times but was stopped by Chi Shu. Finally, he was captured by Chi Ping.
"Being able to witness the divine spectacle before I die, I can say I have no regrets," Tang Chen said with a touch of regret.
The hammer blow that pushed him to his limit gave him a new understanding of the power of the gods. If he could survive by sheer luck, perhaps he could be reborn from the ashes and truly complete the Asura God Trial.
But that is certainly wishful thinking.
"I didn't hide anything," Chi Ping said calmly.
Tang Chen glanced at Chi Ping, then looked up at the vast universe. He disdained to do such a thing.
"Brother Ping, what Grandfather did was not his intention. Can't we be lenient?" Tang San asked earnestly.
Chi Ping shook his head. "A mistake is a mistake. Being controlled is not a reason to get away with it. Besides, do you really think Tang Chen has no chance to break free from control? He's just unwilling to accept the consequences and doesn't want to die."
You might say this is only natural, but I disagree. I cannot accept sacrificing innocent people for my own survival.
Bibi Dong recalled the events of the Elite Tournament, her eyes revealing a subtle emotion.
Qian Renxue sighed softly, "You've always been like this. You'd rather sacrifice yourself than let innocent people get hurt."
—Is there something else going on? It seems I missed a good opportunity.
Bibi Dong thought to herself.
"The Haotian Sect is willing to pay any price, as long as you do not harm the sect leader's life," Tang Xiao said solemnly.
"Poseidon Island is also willing to pay the price."
"The same applies to the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile School."
"I can declare the former sect leader innocent on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire."
Apart from those from the Spirit Empire and Flander, everyone else was swayed to plead for Tang Chen after Tang Xiao spoke up.
A peerless Douluo who has reached the god-level realm is far more valuable than some ordinary people. Moreover, Tang Chen is an important fighting force in the fight against the Spirit Empire.
"Xiaoping, Sect Leader Tang's crime certainly doesn't warrant death! Moreover, the law is not without human sentiment. So many people are pleading for the old sect leader, do you think we could make an exception?" Yu Xiaogang pleaded.
Chi Ping's eyes remained unmoved. "Life is never a bargaining chip; no one has the right to arbitrarily take the life of an innocent person. I'm not upholding the law, but the most basic moral principles of being human. Tang Chen will die, today!"
(End of this chapter)