Chapter 877: Prison Emperor Hall

Ye Fan said, “You know my secret now!”

“What does knowing accomplish? You don’t need to strike; I’ve already been illuminated by the Nirvana Eye’s radiance and am heading towards my doom!”

“Dying under the brilliance of the Nirvana Eye is my honor, hahahaha!”

The Black Demon Elder laughed maniacally before dissipating. No one could block the radiance of the Divine Talisman except Ye Fan, the sole controller and possessor of it.

At this time, Ye Fan breathed a sigh of relief.

“Who?”

Ye Fan shouted, only then realizing a presence was approaching him.

“Hahahaha, meeting by chance across a thousand miles, Daoist, it seems we’re fated to meet!”

Huan Chen smiled at Ye Fan.

The person who approached was him.

Ye Fan said, “Tracking someone secretly is utterly unethical. Luckily, you didn’t spy on me, or you’d be dead for sure!”

Ye Fan could confirm that Huan Chen hadn’t spied on him; it looked like he had just arrived and was immediately detected. Huan Chen was only Ancestor Realm First Grade.

It was easy for Ye Fan to lock onto his presence.

Huan Chen laughed, “Daoist, you’re being too serious. I just arrived, and haven’t even gotten close before you discovered me; so I don’t have to die, right?”

“You don’t have to die, but please do not follow me!”

Ye Fan said coldly.

“Indeed, the King of Heaven is the King of Heaven, speaking with such a domineering tone; I concede, I concede!”

“You know my identity?”

Ye Fan asked puzzled.

“Of course not, but when you killed the Black Demon Elder, I knew you were the King of Heaven since the area was filled with the aura of Black Water Magic!”

“The person coming must be the Black Demon Elder sent to assassinate you. He seldom leaves the mountains, but did so personally; it must be the Demon Clan’s slaughter order!”

“And who else would be the target of their slaughter? It must be the King of Heaven—the only one worthy for the Black Demon King to pursue personally!”

Huan Chen wisely analyzed these factors with Ye Fan.

Ye Fan said, “Sometimes being too clever isn’t a good thing, like now; knowing my identity, I could kill you to silence you anytime!”

“Hahaha, given your ability to slay the Black Demon Elder, killing me would be too simple; yet, you haven’t done so. May I say you have no interest in killing me at all?”

Huan Chen laughed.

Ye Fan said, “Not now, but that doesn’t mean later!”

“King of Heaven, actually, the Prison Emperor Hall is indeed a good place. Are you honestly not considering it?”

Huan Chen said to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan replied, “I’ve said I dislike being controlled!”

“I know, but with your power and fame, who would dare control you? As long as you become part of the Prison Emperor Hall, that’s enough.”

Huan Chen said to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan asked, “Is it really that simple?”

“Yes, that simple! If Lord of Heaven doesn’t believe, please visit our Prison Emperor Hall and see for yourself!”

“If it’s unsatisfactory, Lord of Heaven can leave anytime, and I assure you, no one can stop you!”

Huan Chen said to Ye Fan.

Indeed, Ye Fan wanted to visit the Prison Emperor Hall to learn more about the Martial Arts Continent. Understanding the Hall thoroughly meant mastering the entire continent.

Ye Fan said, “I’m curious, what does your Prison Emperor Hall exist for?”

“For the destitute people, to provide dissatisfied martial artists with a perfect home. Many here have stories!”

“Because they, like Lord of Heaven, are filled with legends throughout life. Although our Prison Emperor Hall is weak, it doesn’t lack opportunities to rise!”

Huan Chen disclosed everything to Ye Fan.

But in Ye Fan’s view, such a noble force doesn’t exist—it’s laughable.

The creation of any force is tied to interests; without interests, who would establish a selfless force dedicated solely to the people?

That’s utter nonsense.

However, after weighing interests and selflessness evenly, Ye Fan considered it a qualified force; thus, he planned a visit to Prison Emperor Hall.

Ye Fan then said, “Alright, I’ll go with you to take a look and see if the Prison Emperor Hall is really as high-minded as you claim!”

“Good, the King of Heaven is indeed straightforward. Let’s go!”

Huan Chen said to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan followed Huan Chen to a river spanning Sword Sect and the Demon Clan.

Beside the river was a civilian village where the inhabitants, upon seeing Huan Chen, greeted him:

“Greetings, Protector Huan Chen!”

Huan Chen said amiably, “Everyone, no need to be so polite; have my ships been prepared?”

“Prepared.” Someone said.

Huan Chen nodded and said, “Great, you’ve all been wonderful. I have important matters, so I won’t stay long.”

“Farewell, Lord Huan Chen!”

A group bid him farewell.

But these people didn’t know Ye Fan’s identity, only seeing Huan Chen being respectful and even friendly towards him.

On the boat, Ye Fan said to Huan Chen, “It seems they are very friendly to you!”

“Hahaha, though they are just poor folk, they are also my partners and friends, as this is the ethos and essence of the Prison Emperor Hall!”

“Where are we going now?”

Ye Fan was surprised to have to take a boat to the Prison Emperor Hall.

Huan Chen laughed, “Of course, to the Prison Emperor Hall!”

With Huan Chen’s enhancement, the boat traveled quickly, crossing countless tributaries until Ye Fan and Huan Chen arrived at an overwhelming sea.

After sailing for about four hours, Huan Chen said, “Lord of Heaven, those islands are where our Prison Emperor Hall was founded!”

Ye Fan looked up to see a vast expanse of islands, far bigger than Infinite Sword Sect.

Unexpectedly, the Prison Emperor Hall was built at sea.

Ye Fan asked:

“Is the sea calm?”

Huan Chen replied embarrassed, “Not at all calm, as it’s filled with dangers and unknowns; in the whole Carefree Sea Domain, the Prison Emperor Hall is among the leaders!”

“Of course, many small sects aren’t worth mentioning.”

Ye Fan nodded, then followed Huan Chen onto the island.

The island had strict defense, numerous martial artists in varied attire who showed hostility upon seeing Ye Fan.

But to Ye Fan, the so-called Prison Emperor Hall’s defense was inferior to Infinite Sword Sect; their power was too little, mostly at Half-step Ancestor Realm.

Even Subcestor Peak.

Upon seeing Huan Chen, they dared not speak further.

The two advanced until they discovered a hall in the island’s center. Though old, its layout was refreshing.

Huan Chen said to Ye Fan, “Lord of Heaven, there is the Prison Emperor Hall!”

“Around the hall are places where displaced people reside. Though simple, the people are warm-hearted!”

“Warm-hearted?”

Ye Fan didn’t understand what warmth meant, seeing nothing but fear in their eyes.

Fear and dread; they were indeed civilians, but there was no sign of welcome.

Ye Fan thought Huan Chen was bluffing.

From Earth to the Divine World, then to Martial Arts

Continent, Ye Fan knew the reason behind their expression—they were oppressed.

But seeing Huan Chen, these people immediately showed joy and laughter, making Ye Fan question his judgment.

Had he guessed wrong?

Then Huan Chen laughed, “I said they were warm-hearted!”

“Lord Huan Chen has returned!”

“Let’s welcome Lord Huan Chen!”

Huan Chen was well-liked here; his status among civilians was high.

Huan Chen laughed, “Fathers and elders, I’ve returned; let’s gather another day. I have important matters now, so please clear a path; I thank you all.”

Huan Chen made a gesture.

“Lord Huan Chen!”

A little girl approached. Huan Chen lifted her and said, “Be good!”

Then he let her down, leading Ye Fan towards Prison Emperor Hall, where Ye Fan noticed many experts, albeit not high-level—ranging from Ancestor Realm First Grade to Fourth Grade; seemingly no Fifth Grade.