"This is where the test subjects were held," Murong said softly as she led Zhou Hao into a dim, shadowy place.
This was an underground prison, where a total of 2,723 God King-level test subjects were detained. Every one of them was a member of the Undying Race.
Zhou Hao surveyed the surroundings and frowned. "It's a little too quiet here."
"Of course." Murong explained blandly, "They've all been locked down. They can neither move nor speak."
This was likely also a measure Saint Ning Ye had taken to prevent them from resisting.
"Dad, what is this place?" Zhou Nian asked fearfully, tugging at Zhou Hao's hand.
Zhou Hao froze for a moment before realizing that a place like this really was not suitable for children.
After giving it some thought, he picked Zhou Nian up and smiled. "How about you two go play inside the turtle shell with Uncle Tu first?"
Zhou Nian glanced at Tuhao and obediently nodded. "Okay."
Since Zhou Nian had agreed, Zhou Mu naturally had no objections either.
Zhou Hao then enlarged the turtle shell and put Zhou Mu, Zhou Nian, and Tuhao inside it.
Murong understood Zhou Hao's intentions and smiled faintly. She then raised a hand, making the turtle shell float as they continued forward.
"Are we letting them out now?" Zhou Hao asked quietly.
Murong nodded slightly. "We'll definitely let them out, but we also need to give them a little deterrence."
They knew nothing about these Undying Race members. When dealing with strangers, deterrence was the best way to keep them from causing a scene.
"Mm." Zhou Hao had considered that as well and nodded in agreement.
Murong's Ice Realm immediately spread across the underground prison, and her chilly voice drifted through the space. "Once you come out, come and pay