Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 650 - Fish in a Pond

Chapter 650: Chapter 650 Fish in a Pond

Finally out!

The scorching sunshine beat down on Wang Chen’s face, causing him to squint involuntarily.

Not far ahead stood the Yongle Immortal City, towering above the Dragon Turtle’s enormous back!

In truth, from the mishap in the dungeon to their breakout, it hadn’t even been a full day’s time, yet Wang Chen felt as if he had experienced a cycle of life and death.

Previously, he had genuinely considered the possibility that he might die trapped underground!

Fortunately, the extent of the damage inside the dungeon was not very severe, re-opening the blocked tunnels was still within the realm of possibility.

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Especially after joining a self-rescue team, a group of prison guards at the Purple Mansion Tier took turns exerting their strength. Although there were disputes and clashes along the way, the final outcome was good.

Most crucially, in the midst of this turmoil, the vast majority of the cells remained intact.

At least in Yi District, no prisoners were seen escaping.

Otherwise, the situation would have been even more chaotic.

Since all the transmission arrays were out of commission, everyone escaped to the surface through a secret tunnel.

After emerging, some were jubilant, some laughed heartily, some were relieved, while others had complicated feelings.

Wang Chen knew very well that this was just the beginning!

At this moment, a Flying Warship tore through the sky, descending onto the open ground nearby.

On the vessel’s surface, the emblem of the Forbidden Prison Department was particularly conspicuous.

Just as Wang Chen had guessed, he and all the other escapees were first taken into the Yongle Immortal City, and then collectively held under the supervision of the Forbidden Prison Department.

Their treatment was almost like that of the prisoners!

But no one complained, for everyone was well aware of their own department’s nature.

If the prison guards got into trouble, the Forbidden Prison Department would not give them a break for being insiders, but rather they would be treated even more harshly.

Making noise and protesting at this time was not only futile but would also cause one to fall into even greater and more numerous troubles.

Therefore, everyone wisely kept silent and cooperated with the investigation from above.

Indeed, with buttock logic, it was clear that the Forbidden Prison Department couldn’t shirk responsibility for such a big incident at the Yongle Dungeon, and if they couldn’t produce a few scapegoats, it would truly overestimate the conscience of those above.

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Wang Chen stayed inside the Forbidden Prison Department for three days.

Without food or drink, crowded together with many others, and as time passed, more and more prison guards were brought back.

Fortunately, the Sumeru Ring Storage Bag was not confiscated, and everyone retained their own, so the situation wasn’t too terrible.

Batch after batch of prison guards were taken away for questioning.

Once taken, they never returned.

Without a doubt, the entire Forbidden Prison Department system was about to undergo a thorough cleansing.

And during the “confinement,” Wang Chen heard a lot of rumors, both true and false.

Firstly, it was confirmed that the Yongle Dungeon had been subjected to a powerful attack by enemies, reportedly involving two Nascent Soul True Immortals.

As for more detailed information, that was beyond the comprehension of ordinary prison guards.

This made Wang Chen think of Hehuan Sect’s Nascent Soul True Immortal Old Demon Han, and it immediately gave him a splitting headache.

When a woman gets willful, she truly can bring about devastation!

However, if it was said that two Nascent Soul True Immortals caused such a big incident just to rescue a Demon Cultivator who voluntarily surrendered to the prison, Wang Chen was disinclined to believe it. He always felt that there was something too murky about it all.

Secondly, there were escapes by prisoners, but they were quickly captured again, and there were also those who were killed.

Specific details, however, were unclear.

Batches of people were taken away, and then it was Wang Chen’s turn.

In a private room, Wang Chen was interrogated by two wardens from the Forbidden Prison Department.

Their demeanor was relatively mild, and their questioning felt more like casual conversation than a strict interrogation.

Wang Chen noticed that on the table before the two men was a small beast sculpture that seemed both dragon and not dragon, tiger and not tiger.

Wang Chen recognized the creature to be Bi Hong.

Legend has it that Bi Hong was born with ninety-nine spiritual apertures, naturally intelligent, spiritually aware, and could distinguish the true from the false, and detect lies and braggadocio.

Wang Chen surmised that this statue of Bi Hong was a special magical treasure, used to ascertain whether those being questioned were telling the truth!

It was this discovery that greatly heightened Wang Chen’s vigilance.

Therefore, in the subsequent conversation, whatever he said, he first rehearsed it in his mind, telling the truth but not the whole truth, only discussing matters that did not involve his own secrets.

“I am willing to make a heavenly oath…”

Wang Chen said solemnly, “I have nothing to do with this matter, otherwise may the heavens strike me with lightning, and may I die a terrible death!”

Of course, what he said was the truth.

But Wang Chen certainly wasn’t going to tell the other party that he had personally watched Old Demon Han and the girls escape.

The two wardens from the Forbidden Prison Department looked at each other.

Being struck by lightning is considered a poisonous oath; it would inevitably lead to karma, the only question was whether it would be great or small.

With Wang Chen so steadfast in his oath, appearing candid yet carrying a hint of mortified injustice, the wardens felt that summoning him for questioning was completely superfluous.

What Wang Chen had said was basically in line with their own investigation!

“Stay here for the next couple of days.”

One of the wardens closed the file and said to Wang Chen, “We’ll reassign your duties once the investigation is clear.”

What else could Wang Chen say?

He could only express obedience to all the arrangements from above.

And then, after another three days, Wang Chen finally received an edict concerning him.

He was being summoned to guard the Evil Fiend Abyss!

The Evil Fiend Abyss was a very special place within the Yongle Dungeon, where fiendishly monstrous members of the Monster Race and Demon Heads were imprisoned or suppressed, also a breeding ground for Evil Wraiths.

Due to the extremely harsh environment, very few prison guards volunteered to go there to keep watch!

Who would willingly jump into a cesspit?

Wang Chen knew all too well that he was like a small fish in a moat, swimming along contentedly until a fire broke out in the house by the river, and unexpectedly the flames reached his own head!

He had no background or connections in Yongle Immortal City, his origin was humble, and his age was just right.

As for the reason for the transfer, it was even simpler.

Who got him into this mess if not for his closeness to that old man, and still, he had thought taking the public bus was better!

After the interrogation, Wang Chen was finally free to patronize the city’s shops, streets, and leisure spots!

But the Forbidden Prison Department only left him two days!

Time flew by, and the two days passed in the blink of an eye. With notification in hand, Wang Chen was escorted back to the Yi District.

But he did not return to Yi Nine District, instead, he took a different secret passage, descending deeper underground.

Until he arrived at the Demon Den!

The man who came to greet both of them was a bearded, burly man who had reached the peak of the Purple Mansion Tier and was just one step away from condensing his Golden Core.

“Your name is Wang Chen?”

The burly, bearded man named Changsun Yong flipped through Wang Chen’s file and then looked at Wang Chen, “What offense did you commit to be sent in here?”

Wang Chen responded with a wry smile, “I haven’t committed any offense; I’m just unlucky.”

“Everyone who comes here claims they’ve been wronged.”

Changsun Yong curled his lips, then handed over an identity plaque to Wang Chen, “This is your badge. Work well here, and you might fulfill your wishes one day!”

Wang Chen was helpless.

Because the other’s tone now was too similar to that used in coaxing a child!

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The second release is here.