Chapter 536 - 320: Prince Seizes the Throne! Prison of No Return! Qi Sea Returning to the Origin!

Chu Ming hovered above the Imperial City, below was the Hall of Exquisite Craftsmanship where the Red Yarn Golden List enlightenment took place.

But at this moment, the Golden Pillar had disappeared, and he couldn’t sense Hoong Ying.

The Sword Gourd Spirit spread out, directly covering the Imperial City.

"Huh?"

Upon detecting a certain area, Chu Ming’s expression slightly changed.

Underneath the dark, cold dungeon, there were a few familiar auras.

His figure flickered, and in an instant, he was in the dungeon.

In the cold cell, the security was tight, with jailers and Huang Forbidden Army seen every few steps.

Chu Ming donned the armor of the Huang Forbidden Army; this set of armor was obtained from killing a certain Deputy General of the Huang Forbidden Army before.

"General." The Huang Forbidden Army and jailers saluted successively.

Chu Ming, expressionless and stern, passed through a few iron doors and paused before a cell.

Inside the cell, eight iron chains dangled and were fastened to a person.

This person was disheveled, his true appearance unseen.

Chu Ming recognized this person.

Grand Commandant, Pei Qing.

On either side of his cell were several other cells, all holding members of the Pei Family, including his brother Pei Fu.

Chu Ming did not stop, continuing to walk forward for a few steps, stopping in front of another cell.

Inside the cell, there were no cold chains, only a woman huddling in the corner, trembling.

The cold wind howled, slicing through the cell’s cracks like knives on the woman’s body.

The woman seemed to sense something, cautiously raising her eyes, her dirty hair unable to hide her appearance.

It was Pei Yi, a disciple of Tang Bai from Wenlin Garden, who participated in the Golden Hundred Knowledge Grand Competition’s painting contest and took fourth place.

In a sense, she was also Chu Ming’s senior sister.

During their time in Wenlin Garden, this senior sister was lively and spirited, in stark contrast to now...

Her skittish glances, only one look, and she shrank back like a startled young animal, trembling more violently.

She was afraid of the gold-armored Huang Forbidden Army.

Chu Ming glanced with the same expressionless face.

Pei Yi’s miserable state was likely influenced by her father Pei Qing.

But this had little to do with him.

Continuing deeper into the dungeon, Chu Ming arrived at another area of the cells.

Here, there weren’t many cells, with five on each side.

Ten cells, all holding prisoners.

The Commander of the Sikong Army, Sikong Zhen, and his subordinates were confined on one side, bound by giant chains, with little vitality left.

On the other side, conditions were relatively better, without the use of those chains.

In the right-hand cell, Xiao Wen sat on dry grass, maintaining composure despite being a prisoner.

Seeing the gold-armored Huang Forbidden Army approach, Xiao Wen merely glanced and then closed his eyes again.

Chu Ming stopped at the door, pretended to check the gate, and found a moment when no one was watching, flicking a stream of light with his fingers.

Xiao Wen’s expression slightly changed but calmly caught and checked it.

"Hoong Jun? The mysterious force behind Chu Ming? Rescue me?"

His gaze flickered, and Xiao Wen looked in shock at the gold-armored Huang Forbidden Army outside the cell.

But the shock was fleeting, quickly buried, and his expression returned to calm.

He said nothing but had already given an answer.

Xiao Wen did not wish to leave.

With brief communication, Chu Ming, disguised as the Huang Forbidden Army, couldn’t linger long and had to continue forward.

Xiao Wen not leaving, he wouldn’t insist.

His brother was the Eastern Expedition Commander Xiao Yu, and Xiao Yu was also a disciple of Master Ji Wujiang, so he believed Emperor Qin wouldn’t easily harm Xiao Wen.

Thinking this, he passed through several iron gates, reaching the deepest part of the dungeon.

"What are you doing?"

Just stepping in, he saw more than a dozen Huang Forbidden Army wielding weapons.

Judging from their attire, these Huang Forbidden Army were all Meridian Unlocking Realm Deputy Generals.

"Inspecting the cells." Chu Ming responded in a deep voice.

"Inspecting the cells?" The lead Huang Forbidden Army stared at Chu Ming, drew his weapon, and said coldly, "Who sent you to inspect?"

Obviously suspicious.

"Master Tang."

"Master Tang?" The Huang Forbidden Army’s expressions slightly changed, not daring to act recklessly.

"No need to check here!"

"Master Tang ordered that the entire dungeon must be inspected."

As the words fell, invisible and odorless medicinal powder had already dispersed into the air.

"Not good, there’s poison..."

Only then did the Huang Forbidden Army react, but it was already too late.

Thump... thump... thump...

Ten people fell in succession.

Stepping over the bodies, Chu Ming entered and walked a few steps, stopping in front of a cell.

Compared to the outside cells, the environment here was better, with quilts, along with wine and food.

Thump... thump... thump...

The sound of the Huang Forbidden Army falling reached inside the cell.

"Huh?"

Someone leaned out to check, it was the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, and the Seventh Prince.

Half a month ago, Emperor Qin feigned death, and the Crown Prince, Second Prince, Third Prince, Fifth Prince, and more than a dozen princes fought for the throne.

During the contention, King of North Snow moved into Qin Capital, first killing the Third Prince, then the Fifth Prince, later seeking to execute the Crown Prince.

Emperor Qin appeared opportunely, engaging in a bloody battle with King of North Snow before Jinluan Hall.

King of North Snow fled, and the Crown Prince, Second Prince, and Seventh Prince, along with the other princes contending for the throne, were imprisoned here.

There were originally more than a dozen princes, now only three remained, because the other princes had already been beheaded by Emperor Qin.

The three men didn’t have much time left either.

"Let me out quickly..." The Second Prince cried out with delight, regardless of who the visitor was.

Fortunately, he managed to maintain some sanity, speaking in a low voice.

The Crown Prince’s eyes flickered with doubt but remained silent.

The Seventh Prince was similarly puzzled, full of questions.

Clang!

Amidst the doubt, a cold light flashed, slicing open the Seventh Prince’s cell.

"Go."

Chu Ming said coldly.

"Who are you..." The Seventh Prince’s doubts deepened.

"Quick, quick, open the door." The Second Prince shouted alongside, unable to contain his excitement.

Chu Ming’s gaze instantly turned icy, flicking his finger, sending a cold flash striking the Second Prince.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of blood spewed out.

"Shut up!" Chu Ming shouted coldly.