Su Yu's question was like a stubborn stone thrown into a still lake.
It did not stir up any huge waves, but only created Soundless ripples.
That vast will that encompassed heaven and earth did not show the slightest anger or fluctuation due to his provocation; it remained indifferent and ancient, like the unchanging starry sky.
Lei Yan lay prostrate on the ground, his enormous head buried even deeper.
It could not understand why its new master dared to confront such an existence that seemed to be the embodiment of the Dao itself.
Luo Yuan even stopped breathing, her mind completely blank.
In the legends of Prison Suppression, there has never been anyone who dared to go against the "law enforcers".
The voice that echoed deep within the soul rang out again after a brief moment of astonishment.
"The core of the Thunder Marsh, the Half-Step King Realm Thunder Jiao Emperor, is beyond your current capabilities."
His voice remained flat and devoid of any emotion, as if stating a given fact.
"Your killings have crossed the line of balance here. However, considering your foundation in the Dao of Thunder and your potential, you will be spared punishment."
He paused, as if making some kind of judgment.
"Giving you the Thunder Marsh's legacy is already a great favor. Next time you enter the Prison Suppression, remember to follow the rules."
Su Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Legend of Thunder Marsh? Grace?"
Before he could even ponder the deeper meaning behind those words, an overwhelming and unstoppable spatial force enveloped him without warning.
This force was completely different from the squeezing sensation he felt when traversing the spatial vortex before.
It is gentle, yet domineering.
It was as gentle as a spring breeze, without placing any burden on his body or soul.
It was so domineering that even the Heavenly Dragon Sacred Power, the Purple-Gold Divine Embryo, and the Indestructible Vajra Bones within his body could not muster the slightest thought of resistance.
It was as if an invisible hand gently "took" him away from this world, rather than violently "tearing" space apart.
This represents a completely different level of understanding and control over the Law of Space.
Before Su Yu could even utter a word, his figure was enveloped by this power, instantly becoming illusory and transparent, before finally disappearing completely.
At the same time, a slightly weaker spatial force enveloped Lei Yan, who was lying prostrate on the ground.
"Roar...?"
Lei Yan only had time to let out a startled growl before its mountain-sized body was also forcibly teleported away and vanished without a trace.
After the two were teleported away, that vast will receded like a tide.
The grayish-white mist began to flow slowly again, and the raging thunder roared once more, as if nothing had ever happened.
In the vast expanse of the world, only Luo Yuan remained, standing alone on the cracked, dark purple earth.
Dead silence.
Absolute silence.
Luo Yuan shivered violently. Before the relief of surviving the ordeal could even well up in her heart, she was overwhelmed by boundless fear.
She is currently in the Prison Suppression Central Region!
Not long ago, this area was the territory of dozens of the Heaven Realm Demon Kings, any one of whom could easily tear her to pieces.
She gripped the spear tightly, cautiously extending her divine sense, her body trembling slightly with tension.
However, a quarter of an hour passed.
Half an hour passed.
The anticipated demonic attack did not occur.
Only then did she belatedly realize that this area... seemed to have been "cleaned up" by that man.
This realization subtly transformed the fear in her heart into a more complex and indescribable sense of awe.
After an unknown amount of time, several powerful auras approached from afar and quickly locked onto her location.
"It's Miss Yuan!"
"Quick, protect the young lady!"
Luo Yuan looked up and saw several warriors dressed in the Luo Clan's standard armor flying rapidly towards her. The leader was a powerful expert at the Heaven Realm Seventh Stage.
Upon seeing her clansmen, Luo Yuan's extremely tense nerves finally relaxed, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
She was saved.
On the other side.
After a moment of distortion and change, Su Yu's vision returned to clarity.
The deathly gray-white mist and dark purple earth of the Prison Suppression vanished.
In its place are the familiar bluestone slabs and the ancient buildings standing all around, exuding a somber atmosphere.
The air was filled with a unique scent, a blend of earthly warmth and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, unique to the capital of the Great Qin Dynasty.
He's back.
They returned to the Demon Suppression Headquarters.
He glanced down at the spot where he was standing; it was the very square where Li Ning had opened the spatial vortex for him when he first entered the Prison Suppression.
"Roar!"
A beastly roar filled with confusion and unease rang out beside him.
Lei Yan's massive body appeared out of thin air beside Su Yu. Its deep blue beast eyes scanned the surroundings warily, and its Demonic Power at the Heaven Realm Fifth Level Peak instinctively surged, stirring up a gust of wind.
"This is... a human lair?"
A trace of fear came from Lei Yan's divine sense.
It could sense that powerful, subtle, and hostile auras were rapidly converging on this place from all directions.
The Demon Suppression Headquarters the highest command center of the Great Qin Empire in its battle against demons.
Countless powerful individuals have been stationed here year-round, their sensitivity to the aura of demons and monsters is ingrained in their very bones.
The sudden appearance of a demon king at the Heaven Realm Fifth Level Peak in the heart of the General Headquarters was tantamount to lighting a fuse in a powder keg.
"Quiet."
Su Yu spoke calmly.
The two words seemed to contain a certain power that made their words come true.
Lei Yan's about-to-go berserk Demonic Power subsided instantly. His massive body trembled, and he obediently prostrated himself on the ground, concealing all his aura, like a lifeless sculpture.
But it was too late.
"You fiend! How dare you trespass upon my Demon Suppression Bureau!"
"Form ranks!!"
"Quickly! Notify the Commander!"
"All Demon Suppression Guard, Level One Combat Readiness!"
A sharp alarm blared throughout the entire Demon Suppression Headquarters.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
One after another, figures clad in black armor and exuding a fierce aura shot in from all directions, surrounding the square in layers, making it impossible to move.
Swords were drawn, bows and crossbows were nocked.
Hundreds of cold, sharp killing intents were locked onto the Thunderhorn Rhinoceros, which was as large as a small mountain, in the center of the square.
The leading captains had already unleashed their magical weapons, their expressions extremely solemn.
They couldn't discern the demon king's exact cultivation level, but the lingering, fleeting demonic aura was enough to terrify them.
However, when they saw the young man in black standing next to the terrifying demon king, everyone was stunned.
" Captain Su...?"
A captain in charge of guarding the area recognized Su Yu's identity, his face filled with disbelief and astonishment.
Wasn't Su Yu taken away by Deputy Director Li to carry out some secret mission?
How could they appear here together with such a terrifying demon king?
Su Yu ignored the noise around him.
He simply raised his head slowly, his gaze piercing through the crowd, looking towards the top of a tall tower in the distance.
There, a familiar figure stood with his hands behind his back, silently watching him with a complex and unfathomable gaze.
Li Ning.