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Chapter 1062 - Chapter 1062 Chapter 1064 Sacrifice_1

Chapter 1062: Chapter 1064: Sacrifice_1 Chapter 1062: Chapter 1064: Sacrifice_1 Song Jian repeatedly questioned, and Duo Tuo Luo, wanting to gain Song Jian’s favor, withheld none of the information he had at his disposal and told it all to Song Jian.

The so-called Heart of Slaughter was actually a passive skill that one could only have a chance to acquire after leaving the Scorching Gorge via the Tower of Slaughter; moreover, the faster the exit, the greater the chance of obtaining the Heart of Slaughter.

Each profession gained different effects from the Heart of Slaughter, and even within the same profession, there would be slight differences depending on the individual who obtained it.

Generally speaking, it increased the effect of attack damage significantly. Adventurers who possessed the Heart of Slaughter could at least single-handedly defeat a lord-level BOSS of the same level without any problems. As for adventurers of the same level, there would be no issue taking on ten at a time, and with the help of complex terrain, even slaying a hundred was feasible. They could truly be called terrifying killing machines.

“There was once a legend that a group of people with the Heart of Slaughter skill formed an assassin organization called ‘Heart of Slaughter,'” Duo Tuo Luo cautiously looked around as if members of the Heart of Slaughter were hidden amongst them and whispered, “This information was never confirmed, but many assassinations of significant figures were said to be related to this organization…”

“Heart of Slaughter?” Song Jian muttered to himself and looked up toward Tugu Man, who floated mid-air.

The news of the Tower of Slaughter quickly spread among adventurers. Those who had long conversed in the Scorching Gorge were already familiar with various legends, and the emergence of a King-level BOSS along with the appearance of the Tower of Slaughter was one of the most alluring legends.

“Gentlemen, the Tower of Slaughter will soon reveal itself. If we want to leave this place, if we want to avoid being transformed into one of the Scorching Gorge’s monsters, we must head to the Tower of Slaughter and leave this place through it!” Tugu Man shouted loudly from mid-air.

“Indeed, this is our only path to survival…”

“Through the Tower of Slaughter, by obtaining the Heart of Slaughter, I’ll be able to fight beyond my level and solo BOSSes…”

“Damn it, I just want to leave this godforsaken place quickly. Heart of Slaughter or not, it would be great just to keep my life!”

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A flurry of discussions ensued among the group; regardless of their individual intentions, they all had to head to the Tower of Slaughter.

Soon, the remaining thirty or so people made a decision to head to the Tower of Slaughter together. Song Jian glanced at Tugu Man but said nothing, sensing that everything seemed to be manipulated from the shadows, and his prime suspect was Tugu Man, the adventurer who was a Spiritual Incantation Master.

“Even Xi Lin might have been kept in the dark, being used by someone! This retainer of the Count’s estate who has always protected him probably harbored thoughts of betrayal long ago…” Song Jian glanced at Xi Lin, who looked bewildered, seemingly unaware of what was happening.

The group hastened toward the beam that pierced the sky; along the way, they witnessed many monsters of the Scorching Gorge tearing at each other. These creatures, usually able to coexist peacefully, had all become frenzied under the influence of the Slaughter Light Curtain. Except for the few monsters that still barely retained their sanity, most engaged in deathly struggles. Ultimately, of the two battling monsters, one would always be killed and consumed by the victor.

“It’s indeed akin to nurturing a Gu…” Song Jian saw with his own eyes a monster that had devoured its opponent, its dense aura strengthened by a few notches, looking as if it would break through its rank at any moment. One must know, it’s as difficult as ascending to the heavens for regular monsters to achieve a rank upgrade. The power ceiling for common monsters is the Elite Level, and once they grow to the Elite Level, their rank increases ever so slowly. Some may even stagnate completely, never breaking through.

However, under the Slaughter Light Curtain, the ceiling that limits monster advancement seemed to be shattered instantly; any monster that could defeat its opponent and devour their corpse could be promoted without restriction.

Most King Level monsters possess the potential to ascend to King Level from birth. If they don’t have it, they will never be able to reach King Level in their lifetime. The Slaughter Light Curtain gives these mediocre monsters a glimmer of hope.

This is a frenzy for the monsters in Scorching Gorge, yet extremely unfriendly to adventurers who have entered the Scorching Gorge during this time. The frenzied monsters under the Slaughter Light Curtain would erupt with one hundred and twenty percent of their strength. The desire to advance has infused into their blood, soaked into their marrow. In the monsters’ eyes, those adventurers who have entered the Scorching Gorge are the real prey, and they are the hunters.

Fortunately, the Slaughter Light Curtain appears only every few decades or even centuries; otherwise, Scorching Gorge would be dominated by King Level monsters and become a no-go zone for adventurers.

Even so, there have already been more than ten confirmed King Level monsters in Scorching Gorge, plus many more hidden in the depths of the gorge that have never shown their faces. Therefore, Scorching Gorge is rightfully considered one of the most terrifying level-up zones in the game.

Song Jian and his group walked for over an hour before they finally arrived under the crimson pillar of light that reached the heavens. From a distance, the pillar seemed merely high, but upon drawing closer, everyone realized that this crimson pillar was not only tall but also incredibly thick. Its diameter alone exceeded a thousand meters, with light flowing on its surface like ripples of water, ceaselessly emanating outwards, blocking the entry of all living beings.

Within the pillar of light, the Tower of Slaughter was still not fully materialized, constantly changing its form. Moreover, from any direction and angle, one could see a line of enormous prompt characters;

[To enter the Tower of Slaughter, a sacrifice of thirty Soul Energy is required. The current amount of Soul Energy you have offered is 0.]

Seeing the line of characters before him, Tugu Man’s lips curved into a smile. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time. If it weren’t for the desire to enter the Tower of Slaughter, he would not have betrayed the Count’s mansion to lure the Count’s son, Xi Lin, into Scorching Gorge. If the old Count were to learn of this, they probably would have been killed by the Count’s guard squad before even getting near the Scorching Gorge.

“As long as I have the heart to slaughter, I can join the ranks of the legendary Assassins, transforming into an Abyssal Shadow body. Then, lifespan will no longer be my biggest weakness, and I will be able to cast Spiritual Incantation Skills without any inhibitions…” In Tugu Man’s eyes sparkled an unusual glint. He had waited far too long for this moment. To make up for the shortcomings of his profession, he had been tempted to betray the Count’s mansion ten years ago, remaining patient until now. Though the Tower of Slaughter was still not fully formed, he was already getting impatient.

Standing among the crowd, Tugu Man’s lips moved slightly as he began to silently recite the most lethal Spiritual Incantation Skill in his arsenal. It was a wide-range spell capable of instantaneously killing all living beings within a thirty-meter radius!

However, just as he began to silently cast “Spiritual Incantation Skill – Ghost Shadow Howl,” some adventurers with keen perception detected the threat. Their faces changed dramatically, gripping their weapons tightly, warily looking around.

At that moment, Song Jian felt every hair on the back of his hand stand on end, his whole body experiencing a tingling sensation. It was an awareness that came only when a fatal threat was imminent. His beast-like instinct told him that he was in a situation where he could lose his life at any moment.

Unlike the other adventurers, Song Jian’s gaze locked onto Tugu Man instantly. Seeing Tugu Man’s lips move without making a sound, Song Jian’s face darkened with a grim expression.

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