Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

This group of people, indulging in a life of debauchery and decadence, were laughing wildly. They were all losers who had barely escaped with their lives to get here, and naturally, none of them wanted to die. Unfortunately, there were some things they couldn't control.

"A Bloody Mary? Forget it, I'll do it myself!"

The hoarse voice rang out again, followed by a different kind of emotion. Among the decadent people who were living in a drunken stupor, there were quite a few wary ones who made way for him, and the bartender directly grabbed a machete under the bar.

"Kid, I think you're just looking for trouble!"

Suddenly, a serrated broadsword appeared in the bartender's hand, and he slashed down at the cloaked man in front of him. His movements did not seem fast, but they were accompanied by a strong fluctuation of soul power, at least level 30, which would be considered a minor expert in the outside world.

"Boom!"

The cloaked man suddenly swung his hand out, aiming straight for the bartender's right wrist. The bartender felt his serrated cleaver slip away and be caught by the oncoming right hand, which then slammed into his wrist. Knowing he had met a tough opponent, he quickly let go and retreated.

"No...uh..."

Just as the burly bartender was about to beg for mercy, the serrated cleaver flew out, tracing a beautiful arc as if it had eyes, and accurately pierced his throat. He clutched his throat, his eyes wide open, staring straight at his attacker, and collapsed onto the bar counter, dying with his eyes wide open.

Blood dripped down the edge of the bar and onto the floor, soon forming a large pool. The cloaked figure took a glass from the bar and placed it where the blood had dripped.

In a short while, a cup of dark red, murky liquid filled the cup, emitting a strong, fishy smell that was even more pungent than ordinary blood.

The cloaked man raised the glass of 'Bloody Mary' and drank it all in one gulp. The way people looked at him changed; it was as if they were looking at a madman who didn't fit in.

These fallen ones who came here initially knew the legend of the Killing City and naturally thought about making a comeback through the Hell Road. However, after learning more about the situation, they were all somewhat glad that the Killing City was destroyed. Otherwise, if they had entered it, they might not have had the good life they have now.

Among these fallen ones were some who did not believe in evil, but without exception they all failed. The taboo against entering the Killing City after drinking Bloody Mary was passed down after these people's repeated attempts.

"Hehehe... This place is really good. The trial grounds of the Asura God, the abandoned killing city, its underground is filled with countless wronged souls and death, dark energy. Drawing upon the Lord's power here is definitely the best choice..."

The cloaked figure chuckled as he tore open his clothes, revealing a gaunt body with a sinister sculpture almost embedded in his skin.

His eyes were crimson, filled with an eerie madness. He looked at the fallen people around him as if they were preying on a sweet target. That predatory gaze sent chills down everyone's spine.

"This bastard is weird, let's all take him down."

"Although it's unclear what he's planning to do, it's definitely not something good."

"At this point, we shouldn't hold back. I have a feeling that if this guy lives, we're doomed."

"Enough with the nonsense, let's all go and kill him together, that way we'll have more meat to eat."

……

The fallen ones around them were no pushovers either. The bartender's death might have made them wary for a moment, but after being threatened, their counterattack became even more fierce, with countless attacks flying towards the guy who had just drunk a Bloody Mary.

“You are all excellent offerings.”

Suddenly, an eerie blood-red light emanated from the skinny man's body. Then, his body rapidly expanded and underwent a bizarre transformation, as if he had transformed into a beast form, possessed by a martial spirit, but appearing exceptionally strange and evil.

"Ah...this guy is a monster."

"It eats people; it eats people directly."

"No matter how we hit him, he's impossible to kill. This is not a guy we can handle."

"Run! Run! The more it eats, the stronger it becomes. If this continues, everyone will die. Everyone, run for your lives!"

……

This bizarre and evil monster grabbed several people and threw them into its mouth to gnaw on. Its body swelled up and gradually grew to nearly three zhang tall, and its round, blood-red eyes were filled with a hunger for food.

He set his sights on everyone in the tavern, relentlessly killing and devouring them. This gluttony caused him to swell rapidly to its limit. Suddenly, accompanied by a violent explosion, a sinister pillar of crimson light distorted the center of the town. The bizarre had arrived.

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Chapter 698 Evil Invasion

In the northern part of the Douluo Continent, near the former capital of slaughter, lies a desolate town.

Countless figures gathered near the town center. They were all creatures living in this area, including humans and soul beasts. They were all losers who had been driven to this place, so their relationship was naturally not harmonious. But at this moment, they were all focused on the strange blood light.

The blood-red light was located in the center of the town. As the light twisted, a huge pit appeared. The pit was bottomless, and the bottom was dark and eerie. Some inexplicable auras rose from below, causing the surrounding creatures to tremble.

This small town is considered an outer area used by the rulers of Douluo Continent for exile. It has few resources and few strong individuals, but it is home to many insightful people. The current situation is definitely disadvantageous to them.

"What exactly is going on? Is it that the Spirit Hall is trying to wipe us out?"

"It's unlikely to be the Spirit Hall. If they were to try to wipe us out, we wouldn't have a chance of surviving at all. Their power is simply no match for us."

"Could it be that some important figures in the empire are unwilling to relinquish power and are attempting to restore it, and have their eyes on this place?"

"It can't be that bad! It's not like no one here has connections with the outside world. Doing something like this would offend a lot of people. Nobody would be that bold!"

"I heard it's some kind of madman who drinks Bloody Mary. Is this some kind of blood sacrifice? Who knows what it might attract? If he really brings out that stuff from the Killing City, we're all doomed."

"The things inside the City of Slaughter are something that even the Spirit Hall cannot completely deal with. If they really manage to get rid of them, we will all be the first to perish. The Spirit Hall will never care about us; in their eyes, we are not even human."

"Who let this lunatic in? They're trying to drive us to our deaths!"

……

The fallen ones were discussing amongst themselves, and just as they were talking, strange shadows suddenly flew out from the vortex of blood-red light. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be evil blood-red bats.

"Bats, it's bats. I remember there were bat images in Killing City. It's said that it used to be the lair of blood bats. That guy really brought out something from Killing City."

The terrified cries made everyone around look grim as they watched the blood-red bat shadows continuously spewing forth, and attacks flying out from the ground one after another.

These fallen beings, who managed to escape to this place despite repeated crackdowns by the Spirit Hall and the Imperial authorities, must possess some real skills and will instinctively attack when threatened.

"Puff puff……"

With a series of soft sounds, the bat corpses, splattered with blood, exploded in mid-air, filling the surrounding air with a sweet fragrance, and the eerie blood light grew even stronger.

Bats were killed one after another, and soon there were many corpses and bloodstains on the ground. The battle seemed to be going very smoothly, but the Fallen Ones around them did not look so good.

The blood bats were easily dealt with, which at first glance seemed like a good thing, but looking at the blood-red vortex that showed no signs of dissipating, everyone knew that this was just the beginning.

The best solution now is to eliminate the vortex, but these fallen ones, forced into this situation, have no spirit of selflessness. They kill the blood bats because they pose a threat. Everyone acts for their own benefit, and when a deadly threat arises, they all run away faster than anyone else.

"Four-clawed bats! These guys are getting stronger and stronger! Boss, let's run!"

"Brother, keep an eye on my signal, we'll run together when the time comes."

"Now is not the time. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Whoever runs away first will be the target of everyone's wrath and will be surrounded and used as bait to sacrifice themselves."

"We're ready at any time. Whoever runs first, we'll take action, and then we'll escape in the chaos."

……

Although the many fallen ones have joined forces against the enemy, they all have their own agendas. The reason they haven't left yet is simply because the pressure isn't enough, and since no one has taken the lead, it's inevitable that they will scatter.

As the number of blood-red bats increased, and even bats with four claws and more with six claws appeared, the figures retreated one after another, none of them wanting to stand at the front and become punching bags for others.

Just as these people were scheming against each other, the blood-red light suddenly twisted, and then a strange black shadow rushed out. Its speed was even faster than that of the flying blood bats. A large tongue curled up, and many blood bats exploded.

"A new monster has appeared, run!"

"Is this a snake? It looks like it has claws."

"Who cares what it is, just run!"

"New monsters are appearing; this place definitely won't hold up."

"Everyone, let's not waste any more time, let's run!"

"We can head south and spread the news. Maybe the Spirit Hall will be too busy and let us get away with it."

"If we can really get away with it, we'll just be careful not to break any taboos. Life here may seem great, but we have to worry about our safety even when we sleep. It's really not a life for humans."

……

The Fallen Ones watched the new monster fight the blood bats, but none of them stepped forward. Instead, they cautiously looked around and retreated.

With the appearance of new monsters, everyone knew that the dangers would only increase. Expecting these desperate criminals to risk their lives for others was absolutely impossible, so they were all preparing to escape.

This newly appeared monster is quite large, resembling a snake but with sharp claws on its belly. Its open mouth looks to be over a meter in diameter, with sharp teeth tearing at flesh and blood. A tongue occasionally shoots out like lightning, piercing through blood bats like a spear.

After the monster appeared, it began to fight the blood bats. The two different species had a sudden encounter, and peaceful coexistence was almost impossible. Killing each other was their instinct.

The serpent monster slaughtered indiscriminately. Even the strongest six-clawed blood bat was no match for it in a one-on-one fight. However, there was only one serpent, while the number of blood bats was almost endless. Two fists could not fight against countless hands. In the end, it was taken advantage of by several blood bats and carried into the air.

However, at that moment, a burst of blood-red light appeared, and a giant claw suddenly emerged from the vortex. It grabbed the snake monster's body and pulled it backward sharply, causing the snake to disappear with a scream.

Some of the fallen who hadn't completely escaped felt a chill run down their spines, further solidifying their resolve to flee. The claw that had just appeared was over six meters in diameter.

If judged by normal standards, the owner of this claw must be a colossal being. With each fluctuation of blood-red light, a cloud of mist suddenly sprayed out, the blood and yellow hues mixed together, exuding a peculiar eeriness.

The fog made the center of the blood-red light blurry. Suddenly, the faces of the few people who hadn't run far changed. They felt the surrounding temperature change, and it wasn't rising or falling, but fluctuating unstablely.

An invisible pressure made them even more terrified. Then, the eerie mist quickly condensed, and a huge figure appeared.

This is a monster that no one in the Douluo Continent has ever seen before. It has a head similar to that of a dragon, but its body is as big as a small mountain. Its whole body is covered with dark green scales, and it has three legs supporting its body. Its upper body is very strong, and its arms are particularly long.

Its two sharp claws were exactly the same as before, with a diameter of more than five meters. It also had a huge tail trailing behind it, and all four eyes were flashing with a scarlet light, exuding an extremely ferocious aura.

"What kind of monster is this? It's probably never appeared before!"

"There are no records of it, and it's not an unknown soul beast. We don't understand how it appeared."

"This thing looks dangerous and is far beyond our ability to handle. It would be better to leave it to the Spirit Hall to deal with."

"But the Spirit Hall won't care whether we live or die. If we run around, they'll keep an eye on us. Going back is impossible, and fighting is dangerous, so we can only keep running."

"Oh no, the monster has spotted us! Quick, quick, we must escape!"

……

Before the strong among the fallen could exchange more than a few words, they discovered that the newly appeared monster had spotted them, letting out a beastly roar filled with hostility.

The monster's four eyes shone like fireballs, and dark purple flames flew out of its mouth in all directions. Clearly, the monster was enraged by the humans around it, and its attack was quite powerful.

A pair of ferocious claws grabbed one of the slower escapers and slapped it across the ground. The beast roared angrily, its scales emitting a dark green light. Its emotions had turned into madness, and its terrifying aura made the air tremble.

"Why are you chasing me, you monster? Get out of my way!"

The evil spirit master who was slower to escape was no pushover either. His martial spirit, resembling a hedgehog, was covered in sharp thorns. Faced with the threat of the mute, he decisively activated his martial spirit, causing his fur to stand on end. Countless flying thorns rushed towards the monster, and, as luck would have it, one of them hit the monster squarely.

The monster was pierced between its four eyes, and a shrill scream rang out. Then, countless streams of dark green energy swept out in all directions.

"what……"

The evil soul master with the hedgehog martial soul hadn't been happy for long when the dark green aura caught up with him. He tried to use his soul power to resist, but found it was completely useless. The destructive power shattered his resistance, and the dark green aura also had a devouring effect. He screamed in agony as his strength rapidly drained away, and his life was also fading away.

"Boom!"

A figure landed on the ground, but this was just the beginning. As the blood-red light spread, more alien monsters and various auras gradually spread and attacked the area.