Eternal Tale

He spoke slowly, ”The Immortal Prison is divided into several areas, and the imprisoned spirits vary according to their cultivation level, but the lowest is the Elemental Infant phase.”

”It’s quite chaotic inside. Since they are criminals, naturally, it won’t be easy for them. Just remember one thing: survive by any means necessary.”

”The most important point is that those who manage to leave the prison never dare to break the rules again, which shows the profound impact it has on even the most vicious cultivators. None wish to return.”

”Moreover, you can’t cultivate inside, nor can you restore your energy. Being sentenced to a thousand-year Immortal Prison during the Void Refinement phase is already a severe punishment.”

”This realm only grants a lifespan of seven thousand years. Losing a thousand years is a significant loss. I hope you can endure it without damaging your Dao heart.”

Yin Tianshou paused here, a terrifying killing intent subtly enveloping him, ”Before entering, everything except your life-bound magical artifact must be confiscated and will only be returned upon release.”

”If you die inside, everything will belong to the Immortal Prison, especially your life-bound magical artifact, which loses power with each use.”

”There are no precious medicines to restore your primordial spirit there, and the energy of heaven and earth is sealed, unable to nourish you.”

”If someone shatters it and you can’t recover, your chances of survival diminish.”

”So it’s also a trap. You must gauge it carefully and only use it when your life is truly in danger.””Moreover, the prison holds criminals from all races of the Taiyi grand world. Remember, you can consume the spirit beast criminals to restore your vitality, and they can eat humans too. It’s all about surviving until release.”

”There’s also a treasure called ’Earth Spirit Blood Essence,’ which is the essence formed from the blood and flesh of countless criminals who died there over the years.”

”This item can break physical limits and nourish the soul, often causing conflicts.”

”Inside, trust no one but yourselves. Those who have consumed the ’Earth Spirit Blood Essence’ need a large amount of other races’ flesh to replenish.”

”The human race doesn’t fare well in there. We are not known for strong physiques, and I’ve heard many criminals hunt us. Be extremely cautious; there are no rules, no restraints...”

Yin Tianshou spoke in great detail and with considerable gravity. Regardless of Chen Xun’s talent, once he returns from the thousand-year Immortal Prison, his path in immortality will lag far behind others.

Revenge is out of the question; this is the real reason he wants them to let go of their hatred. The gap will only widen.

”So, the Flood Dragon Venerable shattered my kin for this reason.” Chen Xun’s eyes suddenly cleared, a mysterious light flickering within them.

”Exactly, it wanted you dead in the Immortal Prison from the first lash, but only changed its mind after the ninth.”

”You also have no time to recover. This must be resolved today; people from the Immortal Palace are already prepared.”

Yin Tianshou squinted slightly, a sharp glint in his eyes, ”But given your current physical state and the thousand-year Immortal Prison, even if you make it out, your potential will be exhausted. The Flood Dragon Venerable’s words were just for show, not meant for you.”

”I understand, senior. Bull and I will walk out of the Immortal Prison alive, honoring what you’ve done for us today.”

”A thousand years later, I will personally come to fetch you.”

Yin Tianshou stepped forward a few paces, his voice old yet steady and confident, ”Today’s humiliation is nothing. Remember why you started cultivating immortality, why you chose this path.”

”Boy, you must survive, or everything is meaningless.”

As he spoke, he suddenly laughed, the laughter growing louder, ”I eagerly anticipate your future. Black Bull hasn’t suffered the lashes; it will surely protect you for a while.”

”Moo moo moo!!” Black Bull snorted fiercely, a hint of killing intent in its eyes.

Yin Tianshou didn’t have much hope for Chen Xun’s current state, but the mute Black Bull was his real focus, the reason he had been downplaying its existence in the Immortal Palace.

Whether they survive the Immortal Prison depends not on Chen Xun, but on his spirit beast.

The latter’s physical vitality is as mighty as a dragon, even surpassing Chen Xun!

Yin Tianshou, having interacted most with Black Bull, could see what others couldn’t at a glance.

”Yes.” Chen Xun smiled slightly, his complexion much rosier, ”I will first heal in the Immortal Prison and safely endure the thousand years.”

”Black Bull, you must fight for the ’Earth Spirit Blood Essence,’ so Chen Xun’s injuries can heal faster.”

Yin Tianshou shook his head, genuinely concerned for them, ”Survive by any means necessary. Remember my words. What I’ve told you is just a part of the Immortal Prison; I don’t know the specifics.”

Chen Xun stepped back a few paces, bowing solemnly, and Black Bull followed suit, bowing its head to Yin Tianshou.

Yin Tianshou smiled silently, a few strands of gratification in his eyes, deeply moved, as if hope had rekindled on the path of immortality.

Buzz—

A massive light from afar had already reached here, and faintly, a few figures could be seen, with golden pupils, exuding an aura of arrogance and mystery, gazing at this place as if looking at dead people.

Yet their forms were ethereal, flowing with the movement of their golden eyes, appearing as if composed of a thin mist.

These were the so-called ’wardens’ of the Immortal Prison, the Golden-Eyed Illusion Demon Clan, who guarded the prison.

Almost the entire clan lived here, but their treatment was quite good, fiercely protective of their role.

”Greetings to the Li Chen Immortal Palace, Palace Master!”

At the end of the light, five members of the Golden-Eyed Illusion Demon Clan bowed, though somewhat awkwardly, much like Black Bull.

Clearly, their habits differed from humans, and their bodies were humanoid.

”Gentlemen, these are the criminals Chen Xun and Black Bull.”

”They have been inspected, and there are no issues.”

One of them glanced coldly at Chen Xun and Black Bull, holding a magical artifact in the form of a halo, ”Except for your life-bound magical artifacts, hand over everything. If anything is hidden, it will be dealt with by the prison officials. Do not harbor any illusions.”

Chen Xun and Black Bull exchanged a glance inadvertently. Even the Chaos Immortal Spirit List couldn’t forcibly break into the World Soul; these people’s methods stood no chance.

Their real possessions were in Black Bull’s stomach, and what they handed over were insignificant resources.

The Golden-Eyed Illusion Demon Clan warden didn’t inspect the contents, only preserved them intact.

Subsequently, Chen Xun and Black Bull were led into an incredibly ancient hall.

This hall was filled with righteousness, dispelling all evil, with a vast aura of integrity permeating every corner.

Their eyes widened suddenly, and the misdeeds they had committed in the past were inexplicably drawn out, almost making them blurt out, ”We are guilty!”

Yin Tianshou stood by the hall, his brow full of depth, personally escorting them, indicating the level of importance that even the ’Xuan Tian Evil-Slaying Hall’ could discern.