Xingtetsu: You are not included in Elio's script!

Chapter 403 Prison

"At the request of General Jingyuan, we have opened the entrance, prepared the documents, and are here to receive you. The judge of the Ministry of Questioning has also been informed of your intentions."

"The Prison... After so many years, I didn't expect to return here again." Dan Heng said in a low voice, as if thousands of words were stuck in his throat, and memories of the past flooded into his mind.

Xing looked at Dan Heng with concern, "Are you... okay?" she asked softly, her worry evident in her words.

In response to Xing's greeting, Dan Heng nodded slightly and said briefly, "Don't worry." Having said that, his deep eyes hid unspeakable thoughts.

"If the three of you are ready, I will open the prison door."

"Wait, the Prison of Hell is also in the Scaled Abyss Realm?" Xing blurted out in confusion.

"Strictly speaking, the Prison of Hell is located in multiple caves, and the Ancient Sea is just one of them that overlaps with the Prison of Hell. You two are not prisoners, so you cannot enter through the door used to escort prisoners. Please come in, sir."

Lin Yu stared at the majestic giant door. The bronze texture showed the vicissitudes of time. A hideous mask was engraved on the door, as if foreshadowing the extraordinary encounter that was about to come.

"Boom!" A deafening sound resounded through the sky, and the heavy door slowly opened, revealing a road leading to the unknown.

I saw sharp spikes like white bones hidden in the crack of the door, revealing a hint of coldness.

Looking through the narrow gap, one can vaguely see an object hanging in the air. It looks like an ancient bronze tripod, tightly bound by twelve rough chains. Green flames are flickering inside, emitting a strange and captivating light.

The messenger led the way, followed closely by the three others, and they stepped into the depths of the prison.

The six judges standing in array on both sides of the aisle had stern expressions and were on high alert, as if they were ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Lin Yu was keenly aware that many pairs of eyes were quietly looking at him, and the invisible pressure made the air solidify a little.

As I walked forward, I stepped down the cold stone steps and felt a chill under my feet.

The view ahead suddenly opens up, and a wide circular space comes into view.

Looking around, there is a judge guarding every one meter, as if guarding some unspeakable secret.

"This is the core area of ​​the Prison. Please be careful where you step and do not touch anything around you at will." The messenger warned solemnly.

Obviously, even as a guide, he was well aware of the many dangers and taboos hidden here and did not dare to be careless at all.

Lin Yu and others followed the messenger carefully and moved cautiously along the edge.

Every time you walk a certain distance, you will meet a judge guarding the place. They are dressed in black robes, have solemn faces, and hold swords in their hands.

"Everything here has its own special meaning. We can even say that they are all living witnesses of history." The messenger walked forward while explaining in a low voice, "Every sword, every staff, and every item you see is the product of the contest between prisoners and judges throughout the ages. They have witnessed countless joys and sorrows."

As we go deeper, the surrounding environment becomes colder and quieter, with only the occasional sound of dripping water breaking the tranquility, as if it is the only sound of nature that dares to intrude into this forbidden area.

The walls are inlaid with ancient runes, flickering with faint blue light, giving people an illusion of time and space interweaving, as if traveling between reality and fantasy.

Suddenly, a slight vibration caught everyone's attention.

Lin Yu quickly looked up and saw that the purgatory furnace hanging above him suddenly trembled, and the green flames jumped violently, making crackling sounds, as if something was about to break out of the shell.

Everyone immediately became nervous, put their hands on their weapons, and looked around vigilantly.

"Don't panic, this is a common phenomenon." The messenger soothed, but there was not much surprise on his face. "Whenever someone approaches the core area, the Purgatory Furnace will sense the intrusion from the outside world. This is one of its instinctive defense mechanisms. But don't worry, as long as it is not a malicious invasion, there will generally be no danger."

Hearing this, Lin Yu and others felt relieved.

And on the platform beyond them, two people were talking.

They are Jiaoqiu and Ba Ze.

"What are you looking at?" Mo Ze asked when he saw Jiao Qiu's gaze, but he didn't notice anyone behind him.

"Luofu's prison is completely different from Yaoqing's. It is actually pressed under water." Jiaoqiu responded.

Ba Ze frowned and looked sideways. "Whether in the sky or underwater, it's easy to escape."

"Boy, are you trying to escape from prison again? Don't look at me. You are a free man now. If the judges find out that you have any ill intentions, they will arrest you and lock you up for hundreds of years." Jiao Qiu reminded.

"You'll see me again in a few days."

"Escort Hu Lei back to Yaoqing. This matter is not only of great significance to the Yaoqing fox people, but also extremely important to the general. Pay attention." Jiaoqiu gave Mo Ze a look, then turned around and looked at the person who came.

"You two, my name is Xue Yi. I am here to await your orders under the orders of the Ten Kings' Lock Department." Xue Yi lowered her head slightly.

"Jiaoqiu, Mo Ze is here on the orders of General Feixiao to extradite the Buliren criminal Hu Lei to Yaoqing. This time we are here to check on his detention and make preparations for the subsequent transfer and escort. The judge must have received the notice."

"The application for visitation has been approved. I will be the guide for this trip."

"The criminal, Hu Lei, is the war leader and nest father of the Buli people, the great enemy of the fox people. He must be held responsible for 2,123 wars of aggression and the crimes associated with them."

"Because of his cruelty and violence, the crimes he committed are too numerous to count, and he is sentenced to the depths of the prison, to be punished by the sword tree until the destruction of heaven and earth, and there will be no mercy..."

At this time, Jiao Qiu interrupted Xue Yi and said, "Judge, there is no need to read the words in the verdict. Hu Lei is the natural enemy of our fox clan. The atrocities he committed were the materials used by Yao Qing's parents to stop their child from crying at night. I know every one of them clearly. Let's move on to the next step." Jiao Qiu smiled.

"When visiting a serious criminal, every rule concerns your safety."

"Even though the two Yaoqing messengers have heard of the legend of Hu Lei since they were young, they still know very little about him. Only the judge of the Ten Kings Division knows exactly what kind of evil creature is imprisoned in the Prison of Hell."

"Hundreds of years have passed since Luofu's previous sword master Jingliu captured Hu Lei. The prison has never allowed Hu Lei to eat, but even though he is starving, he is still alive. This is completely inconsistent with the recorded physiology of Bu Liren."

"The Wujian Sword Tree created by the Punishment Department was originally an instrument of execution to inflict painful karma on evil creatures who had committed numerous crimes. Most Buli people cannot survive more than three days after being tortured by the sword tree, but this monster is different. After being pierced by the sword blade, he recovered immediately. He is still alive even after being tortured until now."

"The various strange and bizarre aspects of this evil beast are the meaning of all the rules. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"It was Jiaoqiu who offended... Please continue, sir." Jiaoqiu retracted his smile, while Ba Ze on the side tensed his body.

"I have given you two the taboos regarding visiting Hu Lei. Please read it carefully."

[Overview of the crimes involved: He was the war leader of the Buli people, a group of Fengrao people. He was responsible for many aggressive wars and related war crimes. He enslaved the fox people for a long time and used their blood to make medicine.

They should be punished with the sword tree of endless suffering, and never be pardoned; their place of detention should be transferred regularly, and during the transfer and handover process, the shackles should be ensured to be intact and effective, and the air filters in the transferred cells should be ensured to be intact and effective.

First, the prisoner is the foundation of the alliance between Xianzhou and the Fox Clan, and any objection to his sentence should be treated as "breaking the alliance."

Secondly, if you want to contact or talk with it, you need to take elixirs in advance or wear a breathing mask with a filter to avoid the effects of wolfsbane.

Third, the place of detention should be changed on an annual basis, and the detention address should not be known to anyone below the rank of Cloud Cavalry Guard or Judge.

Fourth, avoid mentioning "Mirror Flow" in conversations with the prisoner. 】

Xue Yi saw that the two had finished reading, and then took out two pills, "Also, before going to the next level, you must take this pill."

"I won't take medicine of unknown origin." Ba Ze refused directly.

"Then you won't be able to enter the bottom floor to investigate." Xue Yi stepped forward and blocked Mo Ze's way.

Seeing this, Jiao Qiu said, "Eat it. Hu Lei, like all Buli people, can release pheromones called "wolf poison" to arouse fear in the heart. Thousands of years ago, my tribe was enslaved by Buli people for a long time and was unable to resist. It's not because fox people are naturally inferior to them, but because of this. The medicine given by the judge is for the mental health of both of us."

After hearing what Jiao Qiu said, Ba Ze nodded in agreement, "I understand."

"I knew you were a reasonable person."

Jiao Qiu smiled again and said to the Snow-robed Judge, "We have already swallowed the medicine. Let's go."

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