Douluo Dalu: 9 Treasure Sword

I ran towards the entrance of Slaughter City, even if the possibility of Mayi being alive was tiny, she was very strong and may have survived.

As I was approaching the little town, I could already sense that something was wrong. The little town always had the essence of blood in the air, and a little of Killing Intent could be sensed, but this time it was much greater.

The Killing Intent had even condensed in the air, the little town was surrounded by what it seemed a reddish dome, this had already surpassed mere Killing Intent, creating a powerful domain.

I invoked my Nine Treasure Sword and covered all myself in Protection Intent, trying to not be affected. As I was walking around the town, I could see some corpses, all of the brutally killed, with body pieces all around. By their wounds, they were deemed to have died by hand, some had nail mark on their eyes.

Arriving at the pub, I needed to activate my own domain to keep there. I entered the pub "Where was the entrance?" I looked around <Mind Eye>. Using the Mind Eye I realized that it had a powerful improvement, now it couldn't only detect the presence, it could even detect the essence. I could sense the energy around, resembling little particles, making even more clear how huge was the Killing Essence here, being most of them.

Detecting where the essence was more concentrated, it took me to an alcohol shelf. I swung my sword breaking it apart. Just as it broke a wave of pure Killing Intent crashed me. I concentrated all my power on my sword, focusing on my Protection Domain. After 5 seconds, the wave seemed to have stopped and I get used to the new increase on Killing Intent.

On the other side, there was an entrance with stone stairs going down. Poking out I was shocked by what I saw. This wasn't Slaughter City anymore, the previous entrance to the City was now a blood pool, the pool extending at my maximum detection range. This was more similar to the Hell Road, there's no possibility of entering now and I doubted that someone could leave.

Noticing that the Killing Intent was little by little corroding my own domain I ran outside the Killing Domain. I approached a tree "F.U.C.K!" I said hitting it with my head. Then I made a resolute look "I will win, for me, Mayi and all my friend, I won't let all go as you planned, Paul!"

I made a thoughtful look"Normal training won't be enough to surpass Paul" I even could sense a Killing Intent from myself "First, I'll need to lower this Killing Intent"

When I was searching for ways to find Slaughter City, I learned that it would make the Killing Intent uncontrollable so I also searched for methods to keep it under control. There were different methods, some were short-term and other long-term. For example, I already had it under control, due to my comprehension going to a completely different path, changing Paul to me was a very effective way.

I learned about a special place, it was called the Sea of Tranquility, it was a lake inside Star Duo Forest, it is said that the calm area would help to control the Killing Intent quicker. If this place would help in lower the Killing Intent, surely it could also make my Protection Intent grow stronger.

It took me one weak to arrive at the Sea of Tranquility, it was a lake that extended over 8'76 kilometers. I traveled always hiding my essence and cultivation trying to evade any unnecessary fight. Breathing I could smell very clean air with very high vitality. It was a very quiet place, only the sound of some insects could listen.

Looking around the lake I could see that some spirit beasts were drinking. My presence there seemed to not bother them who simply ignored me continuing their things. I took off my clothes, leaving only my inner clothes and slowly walked to the water. I lay on the water floating and started breathing slowly.

(It's true, this place would help to keep a calm mind. It would be a good place to cultivate) I thought, the Killing Intent inside me easier to suppress (However, I don't think this is good enough to surpass Paul. Slaughter City was much more extreme than this calm place).

While thinking around, I perceived some presences. Those weren't any spirit beasts, they were humans. Looking around I found one man and a boy. The man was tall, with strong muscles, messy black hair, and beard. The young boy had a more effeminate face and was more handsome, he had blue hair and a striking blue hair. I instantly recognized them, Tang San and his father, Tang Hao.

Looking at Tang San made me angry, I clenched my teeth and I couldn't help to leak some Killing Intent, remembering that he was the cause of Mayi's death. This Killing Intent caused to not only both detect my presence, even the spirit beast around turned wary of me and glanced at me.

I breathed, returning to my calm state, knowing that both Tangs already discovered me, it would be better to go myself before they think I was an enemy. I approached both of them, they glanced at me warily, signaling to nor approach further keeping my distance. I made a little bow "It's an honor to meet you, Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao and also you, Tang San"

Tang San finally realized who I was and calmed "You're Rongrong's brother, Bai. What are you doing here?" He asked

He seemed to not relate me with Paul, I don't blame him as the aura and features changed when he was in control. Looking at him, I could see that he had changed a lot, not only physically with a complete change of hair color and face, before he had his father face, now it seemed like that of a girl, his aura also changed, becoming more powerful and dominant with a thick Killing Intent, surrounding him, but he seemed to have under control.

"I had a little problem with Killing Intent and I listened this is one of the best places to solve it. For what I could see, you came for a similar problem" I explained.

Tang San nodded. "Is that really true?" said Tang Hao "For what I could see, you don't really have any problem. I could sense somewhat similar to Killing Intent inside you, but you seem to keep it good enough in check. What are you planning?" Tang Hao accused me, even putting so the pressure on me.

"It is true that I can keep it in check, but that is not enough. I'll need to find a way to completely suppress, even eliminating it if possible" I explained.

"Killing Intent is a powerful power why would you want to eliminate?" asked Tang San.

Tang Hao glanced at me (I hate powerful masters, always forcing you to answer. Where are my uncles when necessary?)

I stopped my Protection Intent, completely retracting it. Without it, Paul's Slaughter Intent started leaking over my body, surging as a thin but powerful black aura. "This is my enemy, I'll need to eliminate this Killing Intent".

Both of them were shocked seeing the intent. Tang Hao for the nature of it, even if it wasn't strong as his own Killing Intent, the nature of it was stronger, for a young man to have such a dangerous Intent, it was a lot more powerful than his son intent. Tang San for another reason "Blanch?!" Tang San realized "This aura, even if it isn't as strong as his is very similar. You're him!"

"I am Ning Bai" I said retracting the black aura

They looked me with an accusatory look "I won't forgive Blanch's aura, yours is the same. And I really doubt for you to attain it without stepping Slaughter City. 3 years before you didn't have it, so comparing dates, the only answer is that you're him"

"Blanch can be considered part of myself. But I am me!" I said "You can consider me as being possessed by his ghost. Don't take it wrong, we are one and it's not like I could eliminate him, but I need to win over him, if not he will control me in the future. I came here trying to become stronger and lowering his strength" I explained.

Both, father and son, looked at each other and nodded "We believe in your story, and knowing that you have special matters, we won't ask more about it" Said San.

I sighed "Thanks. Please don't tell anyone, especially Rongrong" I requested, they nodded.

"You know" said Hao "Your problem is too much. That black intent is much strong than normal Killing Intent. This place could help you a little, but it won't be enough to win over it"

"I already know. I will stay some days here, trying to stabilize a little. Then I will need to find a better place" I sighed "I don't really know another one. I'll need to become stronger".

Again, both of them looked at each other "Dad, as he is Rongrong's brother, we should help him. Do you know some way to help him" asked San.

Hao thought for a little "There are other places where you could lower your dark intent influence. This Sea of Tranquility is only the safer one, this is why I took my son here" he turned to me "For your case, the others won't be enough. It must be that place"

"What place?" I said expectantly to find a way to beat Paul.

"There's a place where you could greatly lower any dark influence, maybe even eliminating it. For what I saw in the tournament three years ago, it would be the best place for you to grow your white intent. But it's a very dangerous place, you're not strong enough to go there. Going without being invited is almost a suicide, even I could die going there. You will need help to get there" He said thoughtfully.

"Where is that place? I'll do everything that I can, even put my life in line" I said resolutely.

"It's the Star Lake" he said.

(Oh? F.U.C.K!) I thought.