"It's still just as cold here as before."
"Teacher Dan Heng, are you alright?" Xing asked with concern, offering a cup of hot milk tea.
"I'm sorry, it brought back some unpleasant memories."
"It's alright, we'll leave the Xianzhou after we finish giving our testimony."
"Actually, I have a question: why not choose to interrogate them outside the Prison of Deep Seclusion?"
"In other parts of the Xianzhou, perhaps the Six Charioteers hold more authority. But in the Prison of Deep Seclusion, the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission are supreme."
"Judges, when deciding cases, would use complex interrogation systems like the ' Karmic Mirror.' That thing would act like a lens, interpreting the changes and signals in the examinee's body during each question and answer, leaving behind evidence."
"The judgment made here should be enough to convince the managers of the other Xianzhou... at least they won't make unfounded speculations. This is probably why Feixiao insisted on having us come here."
"Ah... it was just a lie detector!"
Saileni was drinking taro bubble tea next to her, and even used a straw to pick out the sweet pearls.
"He's even a picky eater... That's not how a proper prayer priest should behave."
As Xing spoke, he looked down and saw countless prison cells spread out like a honeycomb, disappearing into the darkness beyond sight.
Hmm~ In this situation, Xing couldn't help but ponder... Just how many prisoners could this place hold? Three thousand? Thirty thousand? Three hundred thousand...? Perhaps this is just a small corner of the Prison of Deep Seclusion system.
Looking back at the Jade Abacus that emitted a strange light, seemingly calculating something, Xing secretly guessed that it might be the state of the prison cell, or perhaps the security situation in various places.
Then there's Saileni, who's been spreading the word about " Eternity " to the staff of the Prison of Deep Seclusion; I won't comment on that.
"Passengers of the train, I apologize for the wait. Judge Hanya of the Interrogation Division greets you both."
"Hiss... So you two sisters are the only judges of the Ten-Lords Commission?" Xing rubbed her chin and complained.
"What, you don't want to see me? Fine, I can summon a judge skilled in acupuncture, a judge proficient in axes and saws, or a judge adept at whips and ropes to question you... There are many options, surely one will suit you."
The Hanya chuckled. "Just kidding. Judges take turns on duty, and you just happened to run into me. It seems we have some kind of destiny between us."
"I am truly grateful for your efforts in the matter of subduing the demon at Hanya. Fyxestroll Garden Hanya thanks you once again."
"It seems that without me and March 7th noticing, you've already built quite a network of connections on the Xianzhou Luofu."
Xing quickly waved her hand, saying it was nothing. In the end, she was only responsible for guiding Ye Yan in Fyxestroll Garden. The real ghost-catching master was still Master Ye.
She looked at Saileni, having heard that the entire batch of ' Heliobus Brand Night Lights' had been sent to the Church of Eternity.
"Although Xing and I have met once, the Ten Lords govern their subjects and cannot tolerate favoritism. Go to the [Records Hall] to leave your testimony and details of all subsequent procedures. You two must obey my orders and not act on your own."
As for this one...
The Hanya's gaze shifted to Saileni, who was still selecting pearls. She had been specifically instructed to keep a close eye on the clergy of the Church of Eternity, lest the entire Prison of Deep Seclusion descend into chaos if she wasn't careful.
"This is not a place for mortals to linger. The three of you, please follow me. I will activate the mechanism before you proceed, but please watch your step."
Before heading into the depths of the Prison of Deep Seclusion, the Hanya gave a special warning. "On this journey, everyone must be careful where you step. The terrain inside the Prison of Deep Seclusion is treacherous and strange; a slight misstep could send you tumbling into the depths."
"If luck is on their side, they might be frozen into the deep, solid ice before rescue arrives, or burned to ashes by the scorching flames."
"However..." Hanya raised his head, looking at Xing and the other two, "With your skills, I think there's nothing to worry about."
"There can't be eighteen floors here, can there?"
"You jest. The Prison of Deep Seclusion a labyrinth of mountains and rivers, layer upon layer. We even invited master craftsmen from the Vidyadhara Vein to employ all the wonders of the Art of Subspace Creation. What you three see with your naked eyes is only a part of the Prison of Deep Seclusion."
"This place mainly imprisons those who are extremely wicked and have violated the laws of the Xianzhou. Among them, there are many Abominations of Abundance like Borisin, Huinian, Wingweavers."
"These Denizens of Abundance, to put it bluntly, each possess unique skills... and plotting escapes from prison is a frequent occurrence."
"Really, Teacher Dan Heng?"
As the saying goes, in the Galactic Baseballer Xianzhou Luofu, the only person who can answer her questions and resolve her doubts is Dan Heng!
To put it another way, Ye Yan might not even understand the concept of " Equilibrium " as well as Dan Heng; his attention was entirely focused on the milk tea.
"Perhaps. Judging from the exterior, many of the buildings in this Prison of Deep Seclusion retain the style of the Vidyadhara... Perhaps the Vidyadhara did indeed participate in the construction of this place in ancient times."
"As for how many levels there are here, I'm afraid I'm ashamed to admit that even I, as the judge, don't know."
"However, it was rumored among the judges that a Short-Life Species prisoner had attempted to escape but had fallen... When we found him, he was already a very old man..."
"Thinking about it this way, whether he spent his entire life falling, or aged by having his life essence drained by some Long-Life Species prisoner, remains unknown. In any case, neither of you should attempt this lightly."
At this point, Saileni, as the most faithful believer of [ Eternity ] and the first prayer pastor of the [ Church of Eternity ], is about to offer her unique insights.
"Is it possible that this prisoner met such an end because he did not join the [ Church of Eternity ] and receive Lord Yite's a blessing?"
"Um... Priestess, it's not possible to join the Church while in the Prison of Deep Seclusion, is it?"
"It won't hinder you," Saileni explained earnestly to Xing. "As long as you have faith in [ Eternity ] Yite, then no matter where you are... even in a star system burned by the Lord Ravager, you can receive His blessings!"
"Really?"
This made Xingdu want to try it out. According to Saileni, if someone suddenly comprehends [ Eternity ] before dying, wouldn't that mean they instantly become immortal?
The four walked to the suspended stairs, and the topic returned from [ Eternity ] to the upcoming [ Wardance ].
Hearing that Wardance was about to be held in the mortal world, Hanya vividly remembered watching one of the sword duels with his sister when he was a child.
The Cloud Knights defending the Luofu arena was exceptionally valiant, his sword flashing like lightning. The challenger from the foreign land had fiery hair, and one of his hands was forged from steel, his fists like thunder. The two fought for a long time, neither gaining the upper hand.
"In the blink of an eye, so much time has passed. Both Hanya and my sister have become beings of the underworld; they will never again feel excited or thrilled by any competition."
As Xing listened to the Hanya's description, he began to automatically match the corresponding people in his mind... First, he ruled out Botenis, because although he had fiery hair, he would not have a mechanical arm.
But Luka doesn't match either... the age difference is too great, could it be his ancestor?