Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Just as the prison gate of Wang City's grand prison was blown open, Gu Lai was idly deducing in the second layer of the jail, considering how to counter Lin Twelve's swift sword-draw after his release.

He had already thought of thirteen methods, either using unique magic artifacts and talismans or relying on his bloodline power.

In his mind, Lin Twelve had already been slain by him two hundred and thirty-one times.

Yet the Blood Blade maiden was quite troublesome, one they could only wait for the Grand Elder to arrive and personally deal with that demon.

The Grand Elder was a near-sixth-realm of the Imperial bloodline, and it would be effortless for him to slaughter the Blood Blade maiden.

He must avenge his two fellow disciples and allow them to rest in peace beneath the nine springs.

Just as Gu Lai was mentally killing Lin Twelve for the 232nd time, he heard the sound of an explosion from outside.

"Hmm?"

Gu Lai's eyes immediately sharpened as he listened intently.

Who could be attempting a jailbreak? To directly attack the grand prison of the Huángchéng office with such audacity.

Gu Lai hoped it wasn't his own Burning Saber Sect.

He was aware of the might of the Huángchéng office, and although Gu Lai wished nothing more than to slaughter Lin Twelve, he only ever considered acting secretly, leaving no evidence behind.

At this moment, the entire second layer of the jail was buzzing with activity. All the prisoners confined there gathered near the prison gates, listening intently.

But that was all they could do – listen.

The Wang City authorities were extremely strict in their supervision; even a first-realm Martial Cultivator would be restrained through the lute bone and nailed with a Zhenyuan Nail.

"Brother Gu!"

At this time, from a cell opposite Gu Lai's, a fat, middle-aged man with a merchant's air clasped his hands towards Gu Lai: "The ones breaking in from outside, could they be from your Burning Saber Sect? Could you possibly—"

"Shut up!" Gu Lai hummed softly, glancing at him coldly: "It can't be our Burning Saber Sect, you're thinking too much." Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire

This man was called Di Dao and was a grain merchant. He was imprisoned here because the Huángchéng office suspected him of colluding with demons – specifically the dragon outside the city.

In the past few days, several merchants like Di Dao had been brought in, all accused of colluding with the dragon.

Since their arrival, they had been cursing and claiming innocence, criticizing Wang City for indiscriminately arresting the innocent and treating lives as grass.

Gu Lai had been somewhat skeptical before, but now he was certain that Di Dao must have had dealings with that dragon.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to escape, forsaking his vast assets in Wang City and becoming a wanted criminal by the authorities.

Gu Lai disdained to be associated with someone who would soon be a rat crossing the street.

The crimes of those from the Burning Saber Sect were currently only participating in brawls and resisting law enforcement violently. As long as the Sect Master and the Grand Elder used their connections, they could still get them out.

However, these fools who colluded with the dragon had no future hope.

Di Dao also sensed the disdain in Gu Lai's eyes, and his complexion turned slightly pale.

Just then, another round of booming explosions could be heard from outside, and the second layer of the jail where they were shook lightly. Countless bits of mud and sand fell from the ceiling.

When the loud booming noise subsided, and their ringing ears recovered, the prisoners started to chatter amongst themselves.

"The 'inner gate' of the layer above has been blown open as well?"

"So powerful, what method are they using? I saw it when I came in; both the inner and outer gates on the first layer are three feet thick and entirely made of refined steel."

"They must have used explosive charms! No, there must also be Melt Gold Talismans. I sensed a very intense fire-based Yuánli above, I could even feel it through a layer of Absolute Inhibition Stone, I wonder how many they used—"

Their discussions abruptly stopped because at that moment, a large number of prison guards rushed in from outside. After entering, they not only securely shut the second layer's prison gate, but also wedged it with thick iron bars and stones.

At that point, a youth dressed in battle armor, acting as the Capital Commandant, came over.

He actually threw a bunch of cell keys into the cells.

"Listen to me! There are strong figures who have breached the prison with the intent to jailbreak. Our Huángchéng office has to safeguard the Heavenly Demon from another realm on the bottom level, so we won't be able to attend to you for the time being. I have no idea what these people might do to you, so you will have to fend for yourselves. If something happens later, try to save your own lives! Listen well, we have orders from our superior, as long as you don't escape from the Wang City Government Office tonight, the Huángchéng office will not charge you with jailbreak."

Gu Lai's expression changed, and he looked towards the person outside.

This person was called Li Guli, rumored to be the former acting prison warden, now dedicated to his role as the head of the first squad of Wang City.

For some reason, his voice was very loud when he said the first few sentences, and then very soft and indistinct when he mentioned the last part, barely audible unless one paid close attention.

This man even threw a pile of swords and blades in a corner of the corridor.

Gu Lai chuckled secretly upon seeing this, thinking that Lin Twelve must be eager for them to escape, only then to slaughter them under the guise of punishing them for the jailbreak, right?

However, he still picked up the keys thrown in by Li Guli without showing any emotion.

Although Gu Lai didn't want to escape, he knew that man was right about one thing: one must be prepared for any eventuality.

After the prison guards blocked the second layer gate, they ran madly towards the third layer and shut it firmly as well.

Soon after, the gate at the second layer was hit by another violent shock, causing everyone's eardrums to bleed.

Then, a large group of people in black poured in, easily sixty to seventy in number.

The one thing that allowed all the prisoners here a sigh of relief was that these black-clad individuals did not seem interested in them.

After these people in black entered, they affixed all sorts of red talismans to the last cell door.

This was causing the temperature inside the prison to rise rapidly.

Among the prisoners there were those who were well-versed in talismans, and they saw through their tactics: they were using numerous Melt Gold Talismans to heat the metal cell door to the extreme; shortly afterward, hundreds of explosive charms would detonate simultaneously, blasting the door apart in one stroke.

"It is indeed the Criminal Tribunal!" Gu Lai narrowed his eyes, his heart secretly shock.

In fact, he had his suspicions before, but now they were confirmed without a doubt.

He had dealt with those constables from the Criminal Tribunal in the past and recognized the characteristics of a few of them.

Some of the people in black were limping, clearly the constables who had been tortured on the first floor, just rescued and now dressed in black to participate in the prison break.

Gu Lai thought these constables from the Criminal Tribunal must be mad, actually daring to seize the imperial prison. Could it be that they had no regard for the consequences or fear of retribution from the imperial authorities afterward?

Or did they have absolute confidence that they would not leave behind any incriminating evidence?

That could be possible; maybe the Criminal Tribunal just got a new and powerful ally.

As long as they were careful about their actions, there shouldn't be much of a problem. As for the constables who had been locked up earlier, they could just report that they were taken away by force, and after escaping, they could return to the state city's Criminal Tribunal to turn themselves in.

Once they were back on their own turf, they'd be much more at ease.

Just then, Gu Lai heard a low, hoarse, yet piercing female voice suddenly come from below on the third floor.

"You bastards from the Criminal Tribunal, do you really have to capture me and bring me back, aiming to torment me to death? Fine! I'll take you all down with me!"

"Listen to me! The Inspector of Shazhou and the Governor have conspired together. They collude with the high ranks of our Earth Federation's military, deliberately creating conflicts under the guise of purging Heavenly Demons, but in reality to eliminate dissidents and plot rebellion, intending to help your emperor commit deicide! Their bold move to storm the imperial Wang City Government Office today is to capture me to silence me, I have evidence—"

When Gu Lai heard this, his complexion changed drastically.

At that moment, he wished he could stuff his own ears so as not to hear this woman's words.

But obviously, that wouldn't work. Would it be useful to say he hadn't heard anything? The people in black would not risk it.

Was this the reason these people in black forced their way into the imperial jail?

Gu Lai suddenly realized why the conflict between the imperial authorities and the Criminal Tribunal was so intense.

It turned out that the constables from the Criminal Tribunal dared to ignore the law and directly seize the prison!

Without any hesitation, Gu Lai quickly unlocked the handcuffs and shackles on his body and pulled out the Spiritual Nails from his body.

Next were the hooks inserted under his clavicle, which were more troublesome; Gu Lai could only endure the pain and slowly pull them out.

He was the quickest to react. Among the many prisoners in the cell, many smart ones also started to free themselves from their fetters as quickly as possible.

He didn't know whether the woman's words were true or false, but he dare not bet on it. The priority was to regain his combat ability first.

"The Inspector of Shazhou also wants to know the whereabouts of Qin Yan's cave residence! Qin Yan's cave is in Wang City County, located one hundred and thirty-seven miles north of Wang City County, in the foothills of Luotian Mountain, and it will open in ten days. We have already found out that there is a Dragon Blood Destiny Pill within, personally concocted by Du Zunlong, which can extend life by one hundred and twenty years! The Inspector's father is nearing the end of his lifespan and desperately needs this to prolong his life."

"It's said that this pill can even assist in transforming into a dragon, and even if the transformation fails and one is forced into demonic form, taking this pill can enable one to transform into a dragon again, returning to human form!"

"Inside, there are various treasures, Spirit Pills, and even the True Intent diagrams of complete dragon-grade secret martial arts!"

Gu Lai's pupils dilated slightly, his eyes showing an expression of disbelief.

Dragon Blood Destiny Pill?

Qin Yan's cave is in Wang City County? Could it be that such a thing really exists in that cave residence?

His gaze was as hot as molten lava.

Why was their great elder so desperate to transform into a dragon, even using almost demonic methods to ensure success, if not because their Sect Master was approaching the end of his life and would perish within ten years?

Gu Lai took a deep look at the door on the third floor and the people in black, then without hesitation, he punched and shattered the cell door, rushing out like a fierce wind.

He had to escape from this place, to bring this news back as quickly as possible, to inform the Sect Master and the great elder.

The group of people in the surrounding cells also rushed out of the doors one after another.

Instinctively, they believed that staying here any longer could mean getting silenced, putting their lives at risk.

Among them, the merchant Di Dao's eyes shifted. A pill that could make someone who failed dragon transformation succeed again?

Then, this piece of information would be very useful for that demonic dragon, potentially serving as a basis for his allegiance.

Meanwhile, among the group of people in black, the mind of Zhang Zhili, the Associate Inspector, was a blank.

His eyes were wide with fury as he glared at the iron door in front of him.

— That outer realm Heavenly Demon was spouting utter nonsense, full of lies!

The situation had taken an unexpected twist, causing Zhang Zhili to be momentarily unsure of what action to take.

This cursed jail, with its dense array of spirit-dampeners, was completely isolating internal and external communication, making it impossible for him to relay the message in time to the outside authorities.

So, should he silence them or not?