Chapter 2672 - 2670: Emperor Gouchen

Chapter 2672: Chapter 2670: Emperor Gouchen

Shen Gongbao reached out and touched the cave wall, feeling an extreme cold; without using mana to resist, even the Primordial Spirit would turn into an ice pop.

He and Wen Jie descended to the first layer, where Heavenly Court’s erring immortals were mostly imprisoned.

Heavenly Court’s rules have always been harsh.

Back then, the Curtain-Lifting General only broke a cup of the Jade Emperor, and he was banished to the Human Realm.

These powerful deities don’t value the lives of the minor immortals at all.

Wen Jie explained that some people here watered the flowers incorrectly, causing them to die.

Some overfed the fish, causing them to die from overeating.

A gate guard for the Heavenly Empress Mother was the unluckiest; he snored while sleeping at night, disturbing the Heavenly Empress Mother’s peace, and thus was sent here.

Shen Gongbao couldn’t help but sigh, "The Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Empress Mother truly are a match made in heaven, without a shred of compassion!"

Wen Jie complained, "We can only speak the truth here with you, my old brother. In the eyes of those revered as the rulers of the Three Realms, we are no different from ants. We’re actually pleased with the current split in the Heavenly Court. If the situation gets worse, ruining the Jade Emperor’s and the Heavenly Empress Mother’s appetite and sleep, we will be overjoyed!"

Shen Gongbao laughed, "Wen brother, your words resonate with a hero’s insight. Your brother has long been displeased with the foul rules of the Heavenly Court. Unfortunately, we’re listed on the Investiture of the Gods, so this destiny cannot be changed for now!"

Wen Jie sighed, "What do you mean it cannot be changed for now? There will never be an opportunity in this lifetime."

Shen Gongbao patted his shoulder, smiling mischievously, "Brother, that’s where you’re wrong. As the human saying goes, every three hundred years a king will rise. If there’s a change of dynasty, perhaps the Investiture of the Gods could change as well."

Wen Jie shuddered, his intoxication clearing a bit, quickly looked around, and lowered his voice, "Brother Shen, though this place is airtight, some words shouldn’t be spoken casually!"

"Be cautious with your words!"

Shen Gongbao laughed as he and Wen Jie finished touring the first layer of the Heavenly Prison, after which Wen Jie invited him to leave.

Shen Gongbao tentatively asked, "Wen brother, I heard the eighteenth layer of the Heavenly Prison holds major criminals of the Three Realms, could you take me down to broaden my horizons?"

Wen Jie glared and said, "Absolutely not! The eighteenth layer of the Heavenly Prison is unique, where the Heavenly Prison Star’s Yin Qi converges, its icy cold invades the bones. The curse seals inside only allow entry, not exit. Only Emperor Gouchen has the privilege to enter and retrieve people. If we went in, we couldn’t come back out."

"I see!"

Shen Gongbao feigned surprise and curiously asked, "But if you have prisoners to incarcerate, you must deliver them inside, right?"

Wen Jie chuckled drunkenly, "No need, simply sending them through the portal is sufficient!"

"So powerful?"

Shen Gongbao said, "Where is this portal? Could you let your brother see?"

Wen Jie patted his chest, "Come, I can show you this!"

He took Shen Gongbao for another turn in the first layer of the Heavenly Prison, entering a cavern.

Heavily guarded here, it’s the control center of the entire Heavenly Prison.

Inside, eighteen large mirrors were mounted.

Through these mirrors, one could view the entire state of the eighteen-layer Heavenly Prison; to see any specific cell, one only needs to use a mechanical controller to switch views.

The controller was labeled with the numbers of the rooms.

Wen Jie pointed at a formation transmission altar behind them, "Brother Shen, through this gateway, you can enter the eighteenth layer of the Heavenly Prison. Only the seventeenth layer has a reverse portal to return, the eighteenth does not. You can only enter, not exit."

"Truly ingenious, it’s an eye-opener!"

Shen Gongbao gave a thumbs up and suggested to Wen Jie, "We’ve seen what we needed; let’s go back up and continue drinking!"

"More drinking!"

Wen Jie laughed happily, ordering the subordinates to continue guarding the place.

Before they could leave the door, they heard a buzzing sound inside, like something exploded.

The massive shockwave instantly knocked him unconscious.

The group of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in the control room all fell to the ground.

Two great Witch Gods appeared in the cavern, handed Shen Gongbao a list, and instructed, "The two of us are here for Jie Yin, you go down to the eighteenth layer to find people using the list. Once you’ve found them, just shout to us."

Shen Gongbao stuttered, "You want a humble man like me to go down?"

Di Jiang scolded, "What, are you unwilling?"

Shen Gongbao shook his head repeatedly, looking pitiful, "Spare me, Ancestral Witch. I have little mana. If I went down, wouldn’t I freeze into ice shards? Even if I barely survived, if I encountered something powerful, wouldn’t I be eaten?"

Di Jiang took out a magical treasure, wrapped it around Shen Gongbao, and said, "I’ve prepared this for you well in advance. This is the Primordial Unity Heluo Diagram, which can resist any Yin Malevolence Qi, giving you absolute defense!"

Shen Gongbao sighed with relief and curiously asked, "I’m unclear, why does the Emperor want me to do these things?"

Di Jiang impatiently answered, "Blabbering! This is a monumental opportunity. If you don’t do it, I’ll let this Wen brat do it. Think about it, if you free these Great Witches and Yang Jian’s parents, imagine how much they’ll owe you. The Emperor clearly intends for you to take on great responsibilities in future Divine Enthronement!"

"I see!"

Shen Gongbao’s eyes shone, his voice stuttering with excitement, "Please rest assured, Emperor. I, Shen Gongbao, will indeed go to great lengths, fulfilling his entrusted tasks!"

He stood in the formation transmission portal, and Di Jiang activated the portal, immediately sending him into the eighteenth layer of the Heavenly Prison.

In Emperor Gouchen’s palace, a blue-faced, tusked person with hair like vermilion, eyes ablaze, a body two zhang tall, clothed in an aquatic hue with a pair of "Wind Thunder Wings" under his ribs, suddenly opened his eyes.

Pinching his fingers to calculate, he cried out silently in dismay.

His wings vibrating from behind, he immediately disappeared from the seclusion hall.

Outside the Heavenly Prison Star, a fierce wind arose suddenly, thunder rolled swiftly.

Jiufeng’s eyes glowed, turned skyward, and swung her hand upward.

A Dharma Laksana of a nine-headed phoenix emitted a ringing sound, soaring into the sky and clashing powerfully with the incoming figure.

With a thunderous clash, the world rang vibrantly.

Blazing light flashed, revealing a person.

This person’s eyes, like two flaming torches, scanned the Witch Tribe’s grand army and shouted powerfully, "Where did this Demon Race come from, to dare to cause disorder here?"

Jiufeng fixed her gaze on the monster, equally shouting, "Who are you to dare act insolent in front of this Marshal!"

The monster furrowed its brow and shouted, "I am Emperor Gouchen of the Four Imperial Lords!"

Jiufeng retorted sharply, "I am the Jade Emperor’s newly appointed Great Marshal of the Heavenly Soldiers, Jiufeng, currently in command of all Heavenly Court’s troops!"

"What?"

Emperor Gouchen was surprised, not expecting such major events to occur in the Heavenly Court during his seclusion.

He coldly shouted, "What are you doing here?"

Jiufeng replied, "We’ve received news that someone intends to break the prison here, so we’ve laid the Inescapable Net to guard this place."

Emperor Gouchen said, "Indeed, someone has gone down to the eighteenth layer of the Heavenly Prison, and I must go in immediately."

"Hold on!"

Jiufeng shouted, raising her hand to block him, "Until the matter is clarified, no one may enter or leave here."