Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 652: The Demon Den (Part 2)

Chapter 652 -652: The Demon Den (Part 2)

Facing the demon’s provocation, the old prison guard didn’t bother with useless talk.

He strode forward, approaching the bars, and slapped his hand heavily on one of the iron bars.

From behind, Wang Chen saw clearly that the prison guard’s palm, where it struck, was indeed engraved with a True Seal “thunder” character.

Crack!

The next moment, lightning flashed within the prison cell; powerful bolts of thunder suddenly struck the Mountain Xiang’s body, causing the great monster to scream repeatedly, its fur standing on end.

The old prison guard pressed the True Seal Talisman Script, activating the prison’s restrictions to bombard the Mountain Xiang dozens of times before stopping.

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By then, the Mountain Xiang lay prostrate on the ground, its body twitching and limbs shaking wildly, as if it had been struck by epilepsy, foaming at the mouth with a glazed expression, clearly having endured unimaginable pain.

“These beasts, they only remember the beatings and not the lessons!”

The seasoned prison guard said grimly, “That’s why they need to be beaten every day, all the time, until they remember!”

He pointed at the True Seal script engraved on the iron bars and said, “Beat them with this.”

Wang Chen nodded silently.

There were as many as seven True Seal Talisman Scripts on the iron bars, each representing a different punitive spell.

This was indeed a paradise for S.M. enthusiasts!

The moans of the Great Monster Mountain Xiang gradually became humming, which, oddly enough, carried some sort of rhythm.

“Let’s go.”

The old prison guard disdainfully spat some pickles into the cell before picking up the Green Sun Lantern again, leading Wang Chen to patrol the next cavern.

It must be mentioned that the route Wang Chen patrolled during the day was different from the one he walked at night, which was why the old prison guard had to lead him through it once to avoid taking a wrong turn.

But more importantly, it was about experience!

Wang Chen lacked experience, so he needed the other to guide the way.

Thus, after passing through one cavern after another, Wang Chen had seen more than a dozen demons and monsters.

And a Demon Cultivator.

Or rather, a Demon Head!

According to the old prison guard, the entire Yongle Immortal City was abuzz when this guy was captured.

He was originally a peak Purple Mansion cultivator, young and with a smooth path in front of him, almost certain to form his Golden Core.

However, during his Solidifying Pill phase, he was invaded by an external evil, the pill turned into a black core leading him into the demonic path, and then he committed many heinous acts. At the time of his capture, everyone wanted him dead.

But the high-ups of the Yongle Immortal City apparently didn’t want to kill him; instead, they secretly imprisoned him in the Demon Den.

As for the reason, that was not for lower-tier prison guards to understand.

“There are many things that you’re better off not knowing than knowing.”

The old prison guard said meaningfully, “That’s how to live a longer life.”

Words of experience!

Wang Chen noticed the position the old driver stood—a full twenty steps away from the prison cell.

Such caution from a veteran showed just what sort of being was imprisoned inside!

Wang Chen looked into the cell.

Due to the dim light, the Green Sun Lantern couldn’t illuminate the inside, and the iron bars obstructed the view, so even with his vision, he could barely make out the outline of a person.

The old prison guard hesitated, then moved five steps forward with the Green Sun Lantern, hoisting it high.

Now Wang Chen could see clearly.

The Demon Head faced the stone wall, his back towards Wang Chen and the old prison guard.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his white robe as clean as freshly fallen snow, exuding an air of scholarly elegance, starkly out of place with his surroundings.

“Pretending to be mysterious.”

The old prison guard looked on disdainfully, then took out an envelope from his Storage Bag,

he swiftly folded it into a paper crane, and with a bit of Mana, sent it into the cell.

And yet, such precautions hadn’t stopped others from coveting what was inside—the paper crane was stolen!

The white-robed cultivator caught the paper crane, read the message, and then turned around.

He lifted his eyelids, revealing a pair of black eyes that shone with a naïvely innocent light.

It was both questioning and probing.

In the next moment, the white-robed cultivator’s gaze met Wang Chen’s, and the corners of his mouth curved into a slight smile!

His smile had an indescribable eeriness.

Yet Wang Chen remained expressionless, his gaze unwavering.

His Divine Soul point count had reached 25, with spiritual power far surpassing cultivators of the same tier, and although the prisoner before him was full of tricks, they could not harm him in the slightest.

What reaction was even necessary?

“Be careful.”

The seasoned prison guard reminded him again, “Don’t take the wrong path next time.”

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He continued to lead Wang Chen on their patrol.

The long night dragged on, with the dungeon growing dim and murky, where demons and various creatures concealed their sharp claws!

Walking, watching, listening, and remembering all the way, Wang Chen followed the elder prison guard to the endpoint of the patrol route.

“The demon locked up here is a bit special, supposedly caught the eye of some important figure. They’ve been placed here to temper their spirit,” the elder prison guard whispered to Wang Chen. “It’s best not to provoke them.”

Him, or it?

Wang Chen didn’t ask further—being cautious would suffice.

As it turned out, it was “her.”

Inside the cell, a woman with a graceful figure sat on the edge of the bed, combing her hair in front of a mirror with leisurely precision.

She combed meticulously and attentively, ensuring every strand of hair was cared for.

The elder prison guard suddenly leaned in close, lowering his voice and said, “Pretty, isn’t she? Although we can’t provoke her, there’s a way to ‘savor her fragrance,’ do you want to know how?”

Savor her fragrance?

Wang Chen’s expression instantly became strange, “Make a move on a demon?”

Did he think his life was too long?

The elder prison guard chuckled sinisterly.

He didn’t explain directly but looked on as an experienced bird might watch a fledgling in a game.

Wang Chen shook his head.

Even if it were true, he pretended he hadn’t heard it.

The elder prison guard wasn’t a bad person, but his mind was clearly muddled; taking his advice seriously would be an intelligence deficit on one’s own part.

“Hello, foreigner.”

Just as Wang Chen was preparing to return the way they came, a faint voice suddenly reached his ears.

It was so delicate it bordered on unreal.

Hmm?

Wang Chen swept his gaze around quietly, confirming the voice came from inside the cell.

Mountain Ghost!

This graceful woman was none other than a demon in transformed shape, whose appearance had been crafted with extreme detail, far surpassing the haphazard creations others could offer!

“Fellow Daoist…”

The next moment, the address changed once more.

Wang Chen turned and walked away.

Right now, his own safety was precarious, and he had no idea how long he would need to stay within the Demon Den.

Deliberately provoke a Great Monster with a mysterious background?

He intended to survive until he could get out.

“This humble one is called Hua Li…”

Wang Chen quickened his pace.

Since the patrol duty was essentially complete, his return was much faster.

He really did gain a lot of knowledge tonight—having seen six or seven Great Monsters, each one unique!

To show his gratitude to the elder prison guard, Wang Chen took out his treasured Spiritual Wine and offered it to the guard to drink.

Since the patrol duty was essentially complete, his return was much faster.

He really did gain a lot of knowledge tonight—having seen six or seven Great Monsters, each one unique!

To show his gratitude to the elder prison guard, Wang Chen took out his treasured Spiritual Wine and offered it to the guard to drink.

To show his gratitude to the elder prison guard, Wang Chen took out his treasured Spiritual Wine and offered it to the guard to drink.

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The second update is here.