A hundred feet away, a massive, ink-black building stood tall. This was the Zhenyao Department Prison, covering an area of over a hundred acres, like an ancient Vicious Beast coiled up.
It exuded a bloodthirsty, eerie Evil Qi that made one shiver just by looking at it.
"Lin Baichuan, look... this is the Zhenyao Department Prison. Don't let its surface area of only a hundred acres fool you; its underground area is much larger," Yang Zhan said softly, following Lin Baichuan. "The Prison not only holds demons but also powerful Evil Path cultivators.
However, we are currently going to the first floor, which mainly holds soldier-level demons or Evil Path cultivators at the Physical Body Great Realm, so it's not too terrifying.
But if it's the second or third floor, that's completely different.
I've heard that some demons, or Evil Path powerhouses, even after their cultivation has been suppressed and Sealed, are still extremely sinister. Some can even bewitch people's minds with a single glance, driving them to suicide..."
"They can make people commit suicide with just a glance?"
Lin Baichuan raised his eyebrows, secretly startled.
This world is truly terrifying. Martial Dao is supreme, and the strength is frighteningly powerful. It seems he still needs to be more low-key in the future and never be careless.
"Everyone listen up, we are now going to Area A2 of the Prison. When you enter, each person will receive an identity token. This identity token will guide you to your corresponding cell. Your task is to slay the demons within the cells..."
Just then, the ice-faced female Demon Slayer Guard who led them here spoke, "Remember, although the demons you are to slay are only soldier-level first-rank demons, their strength is not low.
If you are no match, crush your identity token immediately, and you will be teleported out of the cell. However, the moment you crush your identity token, it signifies your failure in the assessment. Do you all understand?"
"Understood..."
A hundred Trainee Demon Slayer Guards immediately responded loudly, their expressions varied.
Some were extremely nervous, their faces very pale, even breaking out in cold sweat on their foreheads. Others, however, had shining eyes, eager to try. Yang Zhan was the best example; Lin Baichuan even saw a hint of excitement in his eyes.
"If you all understand, then line up and receive your identity tokens one by one."
The ice-faced woman waved her hand.
Immediately, over a hundred people formed a long line, then one by one, they received their identity tokens and walked into the Prison.
Lin Baichuan followed behind Yang Zhan, calmly receiving a palm-sized identity token from the female Demon Slayer Guard's hand. The identity token was completely black, likely made of a special kind of wood. One side was engraved with the words "Demon Suppression," and the other side had a series of numbers.
First Floor, Area A2, Number 32.
"After entering, turn left and go to the end, then go down the stairs..." The female Demon Slayer Guard glanced at Lin Baichuan and said coldly.
Her voice was icy, as if devoid of any emotion.
"Yes!"
Lin Baichuan nodded, took the identity token, and walked into the Prison. As the female Demon Slayer Guard had instructed, he turned left and walked directly to the end, where he indeed saw a row of stone steps leading straight down into the ground.
"Holy crap, why is it so cold down here!"
At this moment, some people had already gone down first, and faint exclamations could be heard. Lin Baichuan frowned slightly, then strode down the stone steps.
There were thirty stone steps in total, leading directly underground.
Upon entering the first underground floor, a surge of chilling Evil Qi immediately rushed over, making Lin Baichuan shiver involuntarily.
My goodness, it's really not just an ordinary cold!
Lin Baichuan's heart sank, and the hairs on his body involuntarily stood on end. He cautiously surveyed his surroundings.
The first floor of this Prison was not simple. With his current cultivation at Physical Body Ninth Grade, his Qi and blood were like a furnace, already making him immune to heat and cold. Yet, he felt extremely cold and couldn't help but shiver. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably die from Evil Qi entering their body within three days.
"No wonder I always hear that the jailers in this Prison are frequently replaced. This is truly a high-risk profession!"
Lin Baichuan muttered to himself, but his heart was secretly filled with relief.
Fortunately, during the assessment, he successfully passed and became a Trainee Demon Slayer Guard.
At that time, there were also refugees who failed the assessment and ended up in the Zhenyao Department Prison.
If he hadn't passed the assessment, he would probably have chosen to enter the Zhenyao Department Prison to become a jailer. If that were the case, his fate would be imaginable.
Constantly being corroded by Yin Evil Qi, living to thirty would be a blessing from his ancestors.
Lin Baichuan's mind wandered, but his hand gripped the identity token, following the mysterious guidance it provided, step by step deeper into the Prison.
The cells in the Prison were very large, as most of the creatures held were demons, some of which were enormous in size, so the cells naturally couldn't be small. The entire cell was crafted from a black metal, its surface covered with profound runes, and faint streams of light could be seen flashing, containing some powerful force.
These were array patterns, from the hand of an Grand Array Master, capable of sealing everything within the cell and also serving to strengthen its defense.
Soon, Lin Baichuan had arrived at cell A2, Number 32.
He inserted the identity token into a slot at the cell door.
Creak...
The heavy cell door slowly opened with a grating sound. Lin Baichuan put away his identity token, held his battle blade, and strode in.
Inside the cell, a green wolf, over ten feet tall, was imprisoned. Its eyes were blood-red, and it was staring intently at him. When it opened its gaping maw, a disgusting bloody smell immediately wafted out.
"Kid, you're here to kill me..."
The green wolf stared at Lin Baichuan and said coldly, "You're only Physical Body Ninth Grade; who gave you the guts to come here?"
"To slaughter a beast like you, how much strength is needed? Physical Body Ninth Grade is enough."
Lin Baichuan scoffed coldly. Before his words even finished, he had already moved, suddenly lunging forward like an arrow. His long blade flashed out of its scabbard, and he fiercely slashed down at the green wolf.
Clang...
The sound of the blade rang out, the blade light flashed, as fast as lightning.
This was the Seven Kill Blade Technique he cultivated.
This was a Low Grade Mortal Martial Skill, the most difficult Martial Skill for Trainee Demon Subduing Envoys to Cultivate. But once successfully Cultivated, its power far surpassed other Low Grade Mortal Martial Skills. If it could be Cultivated to Perfection, it could even rival Medium Grade Mortal Martial Skills.
"Damn it, a mere Human Race dares to use me as a whetstone! Today, I'll devour you alive..."
The green wolf roared, sweeping its massive paw like a door, directly striking at Lin Baichuan. The air itself exploded.
Crackle... Bang...
As a paw landed, it immediately brought forth astonishing strong winds, like blades, carving grooves into the ground. The green wolf's paw was like metal, colliding with Lin Baichuan's battle blade, sending sparks flying.
The next instant, a powerful impact surged forth, directly forcing Lin Baichuan back over a dozen steps.
"So this is all the strength you have. Then you can die."
Lin Baichuan snorted coldly, his eyebrows furrowing. Suddenly, he accelerated, instantly crossing over a dozen feet like a phantom, appearing strangely behind the green wolf. He slashed his long blade, cutting towards the green wolf's waist.
"Howl..."
The green wolf roared. Lin Baichuan's strike was too fast, and its body was too large, making it impossible to dodge. It could only try its best to evade while fiercely flicking its wolf tail, whipping it towards Lin Baichuan like a long whip.
Lin Baichuan scoffed coldly, watching the whipping tail without dodging. Suddenly, a golden light flashed within his body, and his entire skin instantly turned a faint gold. He took the green wolf's blow head-on, and with a swipe of his long blade, he fiercely cut across the green wolf's waist.