Five Directions' Prison Administration, Flood Dragon Adept

Hearing the words of the Divine Lord Guangyuan at the head of the table, Yao Xingzi, the leader of the Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors, smiled faintly and said, "Divine Lord, you flatter me. My fellow disciples and I have only just arrived."

Lu Qingfeng looked at the Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors and saw that each of them had a calm expression, as if they did not seek anything external.

But since they were willing to come to the Censure Office, it meant they were thinking of a divine position. Lu Qingfeng didn't keep them in suspense and smiled at the seven people, "The Censure Office is still missing a 'Dominator of Records and Interrogation' for the 'Rectifier of Good and Evil' position. I wonder if Brother Yao Xingzi would be willing to take the position?"

Just as the Demon-Investigating Generals are divided into the 'Mighty Radiance Thunderbolt General' and the 'Six-Wave Water-Coiling General', the Third-Rank Rectifier of Good and Evil in the Censure Office also has two.

Zhang Shu holds one of these positions, serving as the "Investigator of Demons and Monsters, Judge of Good and Evil, and Envoy of the Five Hells," in charge of the Five-Direction Prison Governance the Investigation and Punishment Censure Office, and handling matters related to the interrogation and punishment of demons and monsters.

The remaining seat is for the 'Dominator of Records and Interrogation,' who is responsible for torturing and guiding all demons inside and outside the Censure Office.

Although they travel around, they have the right to inquire about and summon mountain gods and water deities from all over the country.

They wield considerable power.

"That is exactly what I wish for!"

Yao Xingzi responded respectfully.

A faint sense of joy also welled up inside me.

Back then, the seven brothers thought the new sect leader had an extraordinary background and wanted to curry favor with him, so they worked hard. Only later did they learn that their new sect leader was actually just a disciple of the minor Min River Dragon Lord under the Sorrow River Dragon Palace.

Expectations were dashed.

They did not do anything out of line.

But they stopped interacting after that.

However, unexpectedly, a hundred years later, the sect leader personally ascended Star-Swallowing Mountain again, offering the position of God of the Censure Office as a tempting offer.

Although the seven of them were quite famous.

However, they looked down on the fourth-rank divine position in the Sorrow River Dragon Palace, and the third-rank divine position was not within their reach. So after talking with Luofuzi, they were promised a third-rank divine position, and the seven of them hurriedly came to the Censure Office.

He had come here for the position of 'Dominator of Records and Interrogation', and at this moment, he would not refuse and immediately bowed down.

Lu Qingfeng smiled and looked at the other six people, saying loudly, "The Temple of Censure Office is too small. I am sorry to trouble you six fellow Daoists to temporarily serve under Yao Xingzi as Soul-Binding Escort Envoy, Edict Envoy, Command-Passing Envoy."

All three belong to the 'Rectifier of Good and Evil'.

He was of the same rank as the Demon-Pursuing General and the Devil-Capturing General under Zhang Chi and Du Yuanqing, both being fourth-rank generals.

When Luofuzi came to visit, he had already made it clear who the divine positions were.

A third-rank divine position is extremely rare.

Of the seven who pledged allegiance, only one would receive a third-rank official position, while the rest would only receive a fourth-rank position, a promise made to Yao Xingzi. The remaining six, already prepared, were not discouraged and respectfully addressed Lu Qingfeng, saying, "We thank the Divine Lord!"

In this way.

Lu Qingfeng has gained seven Primordial Spirit cultivators under his command, greatly increasing his strength!

The divine positions were conferred, and Divine Path talismans, Law Seals, and other related items were bestowed upon them.

The Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors were arranged in the hall, which was the place where the Censure Office was located.

Lu Qingfeng then looked down at Zhang Shu, the chief examiner of the Five Hells who was in charge of examining demons and correcting evil, and asked, "General Zhang, have you been fully informed about the situation of the Five-Direction Prison Governance these past few days?"

The Censure Office established Five Hells, carefully considered matters large and small, and sent a report to the Grand Marshal of the Three Armies and the Dragon King, detailing the source of evil, its location, the prison to be established within the Divine Department, and dispatching troops to capture and imprison the evil demons.

The severity of the crime shall be determined according to the law, whether it be execution, imprisonment, killing, or surrender.

Zhang Shu is the head of the Five Hells.

Lu Qingfeng waited for Ao Le's breakthrough at the Silver River Water Palace, and sent Zhang Shu back ahead to organize information on the demons and monsters in the Five-Direction Prison Governance.

Zhang Shu stepped forward and said to Lu Qingfeng, "Reporting to the Divine Lord, all the demons and monsters entering and leaving the Five Hells are recorded by the Keeper of the Five Hells’ Evil Register, and the register belongs to the Merit Registrar Office. I have reviewed the register and also Five Hells to investigate. As instructed by the Divine Lord, I have recorded all those who have been imprisoned in the Five Hells for a long time and are unruly."

As he spoke.

Zhang Shu presented a golden book.

Lu Qingfeng took it and looked through it. He saw that the golden book recorded many demons and monsters in large Golden Light characters. After their names, there were also various crimes that were yet to be investigated.

I glanced at it casually.

Lu Qingfeng closed the golden book and Human Path, "Everyone, please disperse. General Zhang and I will go to the Five Hells to take a look."

"Yes."

The Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors, Zhang Chi, Du Yuanqing, and others immediately retreated.

Immediately.

Zhang Shu led the way, and Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le went together to the Five-Direction Prison Governance of the Divine Censure Office.

"The Five-Direction Prison Governance are divided into the Thunderbolt Examination Prison, the Blazing Meteor Prison, the Golden Essence Poison-Harming Prison, the Nine Springs Torment Prison, and the Nether Terrace Eternal Night Prison."

"The Five Hells are all Immortal Artifact, their true forms located deep within the Dragon Palace. Our Censure Office Division only oversees the entrances to the Five Hells and a portion thereof."

Zhang Shu arrived three years earlier, and his understanding of the Censure Office was actually more detailed than Lu Qingfeng's.

In particular, regarding the Five-Direction Prison Governance.

While leading Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le toward the Five Hells, Zhang Shu explained the origins of the Five Hells to the two of them.

Not long after.

Then they arrived at the Five Hells.

Above the clouds, a large army was arrayed.

Within it are five prisons, each with its own unique characteristics.

Upon closer inspection.

Each prison is nine li in circumference. A peach tree three zhang tall is used, with red silk ribbons tied to it, each five chi long, and it is placed in the center of each prison. The name of the prison is posted on the door.

The Dharma is Dharma Form and strict.

Zhang Shu's Five Hells generals each led a thousand soldiers to Five-Direction Prison Governance, ensuring that the Five Hells were not lost. Upon seeing Lu Qingfeng and his two companions, the Five Hells generals rushed forward. Each of them had a different appearance, all of them strong, powerful and fierce-looking.

He first bowed to Lu Qingfeng, saying, "Greetings Divine Lord of Censure."

His expression was respectful.

He bowed again to Zhang Shu, saying, "Greetings, Divine Lord of the Five Hells."

Although he appeared respectful, there was a hidden look of disdain and contempt in his eyes.

The five generals rose.

Zhang Shu announced loudly, "This is Ao Le, the clerk in charge of the Golden Scripture of the Fire Book Hall."

Upon seeing that it was a woman and that she was close to Lu Qingfeng, the five generals, though their thoughts were not on their faces, bowed to Ao Le and said, "Greetings Divine Lord of Palace Clerks."

Ao Le nodded slightly.

Ignoring the five generals, Lu Qingfeng flashed with divine light and stepped into the prison ahead, where flames flickered and meteors flashed, along with Ao Le.

It was indeed the Blazing Meteor Prison.

"The Blazing Meteor Prison captures dragons and venomous sea monsters, and all water monsters that have taken form, elevating them to the position of Underworld Official in the Water Palace. Those who harm people's crops without cause, cause floods and river surges that capsize people's boats, devour Spirit Birth, and commit other unjust and calamities, shall be punished with this law."

Zhang Shu followed closely behind and began to speak.

He was imprisoned.

In a daze, it seemed as if the world had changed, and we were plunged into a world in ruins.

Meteors streaked across the sky, falling like rain. Nearby, each meteor was a streak of fire, brimming with destructive True Intention. The ground crackled and popped with explosive light. The flames were scorching hot, chilling to the bone.

The three entered.

Lu Qingfeng was surrounded by divine light, and was not afraid of meteors or fire.

Ao Le revealed a scroll of the "Golden Scripture of the Fire Book" in his hand, which was impervious to Myriad Arts.

Zhang Shu, despite the Five Hells Grand Seal radiating light at his waist, remained fearless.

While walking.

All that could be seen was Chaos between heaven and earth. Amidst the flashes of fire and shooting stars, Lu Qingfeng gazed into the distance and seemed to see abysses, each containing a similar scene. And within those abysses, layers of chains bound demons of various appearances.

Some abysses.

Before the demons stood various divine officials, generals, and armored soldiers, employing various Technique Method and tortures, or interrogating them. The methods of interrogation were astounding, enough to terrify any ordinary person.

"Investigate and impeach the Five Hells."

"It truly lives up to its name as 'Purgatory'."

Seeing the various methods of torture, Ao Le's eyes widened in amazement, feeling as if his eyes had been opened. He was also relieved that Lu Qingfeng had not truly joined the demons and had never been subjected to such torture when he entered the Censure Office.

Otherwise, even if they are innocent, they might be forced to confess under torture if they cannot endure the torture.

"Roar!"

"Let me out!"

"Sorrow River Mao Shen, once I get out of here, I will definitely overthrow the Dragon Court and wipe out your dragon lineage!"

Listen carefully, and you can hear roars, howls, and curses coming from all around you, one after another.

"Therefore, most demons and monsters are wary of the Censure Office."

Lu Qingfeng smiled at Ao Le.

As he walked, he looked around and then said to Zhang Shu, "That Five Hells General seems quite Qi Ingestion. Should I remove him?"

Fang is outside.

With his keen eyesight, Lu Qingfeng immediately noticed that the Five Hells Generals were not convinced by Zhang Shu. They were pretending to bow to him, but in reality, they were showing him considerable disrespect.

"Thank you, Divine Lord."

"However, the Five Hells Generals are all Fourth Realm experts, while I am only Third Realm. Even if the Divine Lord replaces them, the new Five Hells Generals will not be respectful. It is better to leave them here and wait for me to advance to the Fourth Realm, then I will have a way to deal with them."

Zhang Shu appeared grateful, but shook his head and refused.

Lu Qingfeng nodded in agreement.

That makes sense.

The reason why the Five Hells Generals neglected Zhang Shu was ultimately because Zhang Shu level was too low. With only the cultivation level of the Third Realm, he suddenly took charge of the Five Hells and was ranked as a third-grade official. He was not only above the Five Hells Generals, but also the direct superior of the Five Prisons Generals.

Anyone would be dissatisfied if they were in that position.

Seeing that Zhang Shu understood, Lu Qingfeng didn't bring it up again.

Walking through the Blazing Meteor Prison, I suddenly looked towards one of the deep abyss prisons.

An Evil Flood Dragon revealed its true form, its entire body bound by chains, its skin torn and bleeding, constantly scorched by flames, and meteors raining down upon it—a truly gruesome sight. The Evil Flood Dragon struggled, its dragon eyes glaring fiercely at the sky, roaring angrily, "Not enough! Not enough! Is this all you've got for inspecting the Five Hells?!"

Lu Qingfeng stared at the Evil Flood Dragon, ignoring its angry curses.

He opened the golden book presented by Zhang Shu the Evil-Cleansing Treasure Hall, turned to the section on "Blazing Meteor Prison" and found the name of this Evil Flood Dragon.

[Title: Flood Dragon Adept]

[Cultivation Level: Fourth Realm of Destiny Cultivation, Third Step of the Purple Palace Realm]

[Based on: Ancient Sorrow Continent, Sorrow River, Min River]

[Record: Flood Dragon Adept, in the Min River, refined 90,000 aquatic creatures and 130,000 living people, using the 'Profound Water Ten-Thousand Souls Banner' to wreak havoc on the region. Du Yuanqing, the Six-Wave Water-Coiling General of the Censure Office of the Sorrow River Dragon Palace, captured him three thousand years ago and imprisoned him in the 'Blazing Meteor Prison'.]

"What a coincidence."

Lu Qingfeng's eyes lit up.

This Evil Flood Dragon, like him, was from the Min River. Three thousand years ago, Ao Zhan had not yet taken control of the Min River. It is likely that he was able to obtain the position of Min River Dragon Lord because this Evil Flood Dragon was captured.

"Let's go in and take a look."

Lu Qingfeng strode into the abyss, as if the world had changed and he had arrived in a fiery hell.

Ao Le and Zhang Shu followed behind.

Within the Purgatory, suppressed by the Immortal Artifact, no matter how powerful the Evil Flood Dragon was, it could only struggle helplessly to escape.

"The chief clerk of the Censure Office?"

"Why did you quit being that good-for-nothing Zhu Jue and replace him with you, you little brat?!"

Flood Dragon Adept stopped cursing and looked at Lu Qingfeng with a face full of sarcasm and disdain.