Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

"Lin Zhu, Lin Zhu, let's see how you get out of this mess?"

He muttered to himself, a strange light flickering in his eyes.

After leaving Yuan Shoucheng's stall, the Jinghe Dragon King was plunged into extreme chaos and despair.

The path to survival that Yuan Shoucheng pointed out to him was, in his view, almost a dead end.

Go to the palace and plead for mercy in Emperor Taizong's dream? That sounds like a joke.

What is the royal palace? It is a place where imperial aura is strongest, heavily guarded, and even a demon king would find it difficult to approach.

Moreover, Emperor Li Shimin was protected by imperial aura, making it difficult for ordinary immortals to approach him, let alone enter his dreams.

"This is clearly sending me to my death!"

The Dragon King of the Jing River roared inwardly. He finally understood that he had been targeted by Yuan Shoucheng from the very beginning.

That gambling match was a meticulously designed trap from beginning to end.

Someone used him and set up this trap, and he, like a fool, walked right into it step by step.

"Why? What did I do wrong?"

The Dragon King of the Jing River was filled with anger and helplessness.

He was diligent and conscientious throughout his life, cared for his subordinates, and never did anything immoral or unethical.

But now, he is being targeted and has been drawn into a huge storm that he cannot comprehend at all.

However, after the anger subsided, a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart.

Yuan Shoucheng's plan, though dangerous, seemed to be his only way out.

If he doesn't follow Yuan Shoucheng's plan, then what awaits him is the ruthless guillotine of the Three Realms Law Enforcement God.

"That's it! That's it!"

The Dragon King of the Jing River sighed; he knew he had no other choice.

In order to survive, he seemed to have no choice but to follow Yuan Shoucheng's plan, to go to the palace full of unknowns and dangers, and to enter the emperor's dream.

The Dragon King of the Jing River wandered aimlessly down the street, feeling utterly lost.

As he walked, he pondered how to enter the palace and how to avoid being harmed by the royal aura.

However, just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard a noisy discussion.

"Have you heard? A young master has come to that restaurant up ahead. His looks are even more handsome than the celestial beings in heaven!"

"Absolutely! I only glanced at him from afar, and I felt like I'd wasted my whole life! His aura, his demeanor, it was like a celestial being descending to earth!"

"Let's go! Let's join the fun, maybe we can get another look!"

The Dragon King of the Jing River had an idea and walked towards the restaurant.

He thought that perhaps seeing these "immortal lords" in the eyes of mortals would help him relax a little.

However, as he approached the restaurant, an extremely terrifying pressure of bloodline suddenly emanated from it.

This oppressive aura, as if the ancestral dragon himself had descended, carried an ancient and boundless power, instantly enveloping the entire street.

Under this oppressive force, the Dragon King of the Jing River felt his blood tremble, and the dragon blood within him seemed to be congealing.

He could barely breathe, and his legs went weak.

With a "thump," he knelt down on the ground.

The mortals around were also terrified by this sudden pressure, and they all collapsed to the ground, trembling.

They didn't know what was happening, but they felt their souls trembling, as if some great terror was about to befall them.

The Jinghe Dragon King struggled to raise his head and looked in the direction from which the oppressive aura emanated.

He saw a white-robed immortal sitting by the window on a high-rise building, with a cute little girl beside him holding a candied hawthorn and looking at him curiously.

In that instant, the soul of the Jinghe Dragon King seemed to be frozen.

He recognized the white-robed immortal lord; wasn't that the legendary number one evil star in the Three Realms, the God of Law Enforcement and Prisons of the Three Realms, Lin Zhu?
"How is that possible? How could he be here?"

The Jinghe Dragon King was overwhelmed with emotion. He never imagined that he would meet this legendary figure in Chang'an.

He knew he was doomed to die.

However, after a fierce internal struggle, the fear in the heart of the Jinghe Dragon King was gradually replaced by a resolute determination.

He thought, since he couldn't avoid it, he might as well face it head-on! Rather than passively waiting for death like a coward, he would rather accept his fate like a true warrior.

He took a deep breath, stood up resolutely, and walked towards the attic.

Upstairs in the pavilion, Lin Zhu and Xiao Qiong were enjoying the local delicacies of Chang'an.

Lin Zhu looked out the window with a playful smile on her face.

Of course he knew that the one kneeling in the street was the Jinghe Dragon King.

"Brother, why is that little mudfish kneeling on the ground?"

Xiao Qiong asked curiously.

"It's nothing, he was just captivated by my charm."

Lin Zhu said with a smile.

Of course, he wouldn't tell Xiao Qiong that he deliberately released his oppressive aura to give the Jinghe Dragon King a warning.

He knew that the Jinghe Dragon King was an honest man, and that as long as he put a little pressure on him, the guy would obediently come to apologize.

"But brother, won't they violate the heavenly rules by revealing their identities in the mortal realm like this?"

Xiao Qiong asked.

"As long as they don't cause trouble or disrupt cause and effect, the Heavenly Court and the Human Emperor will allow it."

Lin Zhu said calmly, knowing that this was the Heavenly Court's bottom line regarding those gods and monsters.

Just then, the Dragon King of the Jing River pushed open the door and knelt down in front of Lin Zhu with a "plop," his forehead hitting the ground heavily with a "thump-thump."

"Little Dragon greets Your Majesty the Prison God! Little Dragon is guilty! Please punish me, Your Majesty the Prison God!"

The voice of the Jinghe Dragon King was filled with repentance and despair.

"What are you guilty of?"

Lin Zhu asked casually.

"Little Dragon... Little Dragon has arbitrarily altered the Jade Emperor's decree and withheld the raindrops. We beg the God of Hell to punish him!"

The Dragon King of the Jing River's voice was filled with trembling.

"Oh? Who told you to do this?"

Lin Zhu asked.

"Yes, it is Yuan Shoucheng."

"That's what the Dragon King of the Jing River replied."

"Explain clearly, what happened?"

Lin Zhu asked.

The Dragon King of the Jing River dared not conceal anything and told the whole story about how he made a bet with Yuan Shoucheng, how he fell into Yuan Shoucheng's trap, and how Yuan Shoucheng planned to send him to the palace to plead for mercy.

After listening, Lin Zhu understood.

The Dragon King of the Jing River was indeed an honest man. He knew he had been used, but he chose to take the initiative to apologize instead of running away.

"Since you have confessed, then go to the prison to receive your punishment."

Lin Zhu said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the Jing River was overjoyed.

He knew that although the prison was painful, at least he still had a chance to live.

He kowtowed with tears of gratitude and said.

"Thank you, Lord Prison God! Thank you for your mercy, Lord Prison God!"

"Don't thank me, it's a rule of the heavens."

Lin Zhu said calmly.

"I hope you won't make the same mistake again in the future."

The Dragon King of the Jing River left with deep gratitude.

Lin Zhu looked out the window, her heart filled with complex emotions.

He knew that Yuan Shoucheng's plan was to provoke him, and this rain was just the beginning.

Lin Zhu already felt offended by Yuan Shoucheng's presence.

Leaking the contents of an imperial edict is already a capital offense. To trick the Dragon King of the Jing River into violating heavenly laws is an even greater crime. Who is behind all this? Lin Zhu believes that Yuan Shoucheng is merely a puppet, and that a far more powerful force is supporting him.

Otherwise, he could not have known the contents of the imperial edict, nor could he have concealed the secrets of heaven and the imperial aura from the Jinghe Dragon King.

Lin Zhu realized that behind this, there might be a powerful expert at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"Yuan Shoucheng, you are very good."

A cold smile curled at the corner of Lin Zhu's lips, and a glint of cold light flashed in his eyes.

Although the journey to the West was jointly decided by the Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise, and Lin Zhu could not directly interfere, he could not tolerate anyone openly provoking him on his territory.

Just then, a system notification sounded in his mind.

"Ding! Someone has challenged your authority. Mission issued: Capture the true culprit behind Yuan Shoucheng and bring him to justice. Reward: Kill Wolf Three-Star Bracelet (Nine Phoenix Exclusive Innate Spiritual Treasure)."

Lin Zhu's eyes instantly turned cold.

The Killing Wolf Three-Star Bracelet was an innate spiritual treasure, exclusively belonging to his beloved wife, Jiu Feng. Since the system had issued the mission, it meant he could handle this matter.

“Very good, I accept this task.”

Lin Zhu silently recited in his heart.

He wanted to uproot Yuan Shoucheng completely.

Just then, several soldiers in armor entered the pavilion.

Upon seeing Lin Zhu, they immediately knelt on one knee, their faces filled with utmost respect.

"We pay our respects to Lord Prison God!"

The leading general spoke respectfully.

Lin Zhu was somewhat surprised. He looked at these generals and found that their auras all carried a strong smell of blood, clearly indicating that they were all seasoned and fierce generals.

"Who are you?"

Lin Zhu asked.

"Reporting to Lord Prison God, we are here on His Majesty's orders to invite you to the palace."

The general said respectfully.

Lin Zhu's heart stirred; he remembered the chaotic storm from before.

The great war between the Tang Dynasty and the Buddhist kingdom of India also seems to be related to that storm.

These generals all appear to have participated in that great battle.

Their self-respect was clearly not feigned.

"Since Your Majesty has invited me, then I shall go."

Lin Zhu said calmly.

He stood up, took Xiao Qiong with him, and followed the generals out of the restaurant.

Along the way, the common people were very surprised to see such a spectacle.

They saw armored soldiers surrounding a white-robed immortal, and they began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"Good heavens! What's going on? Could it be that the emperor has arrived?"

"Impossible! His Majesty's arrival wouldn't be accompanied by such a grand display! I think it's to welcome some important figure!"

"Yes! Look at those soldiers, they're all so respectful! Just who is that white-robed immortal lord?"

Lin Zhu's appearance caused a sensation throughout Chang'an.

The soldiers were incredibly excited.

They were well aware of Lin Zhu's achievements, and their respect for him was deeply ingrained.

They knew that this Lord of the Prison was a truly powerful being, a guardian deity protecting the Tang Dynasty.

The soldiers, surrounding Lin Zhu, marched in a grand procession toward the palace.

They all wore proud smiles.

They knew that with this Lord of the Prisons around, the Tang Dynasty would stand forever.

Meanwhile, Yuan Shoucheng waited anxiously for the Jing River Dragon King in his small house in the north of the city.

He believed that the Jinghe Dragon King would follow his plan and plead for mercy at the palace.

However, as time passed, the Dragon King of the Jing River still did not appear.

"Damn it! That piece of trash!"

Yuan Shoucheng paced back and forth in the room in a fit of rage.

He knew that if the Jinghe Dragon King did not die according to his plan, then his entire plan would be in vain.

I'm giving you one last chance!

Yuan Shoucheng said through gritted teeth.

However, an hour passed, then two hours passed, and the Jing River Dragon King still did not appear.

Yuan Shoucheng's patience was finally worn out.

He slammed his fist on the table in anger, and the table instantly turned to dust.

"Since you are heartless, don't blame me for being unjust!"

Yuan Shoucheng roared in anger, deciding to go directly to the Jinghe Dragon Palace to settle accounts with the Jinghe Dragon King.

Yuan Shoucheng no longer cared about revealing his identity. He used the Water-Repelling Pearl to dive down into the water and arrived at the entrance of the Jinghe Dragon Palace.

He pounded on the door and shouted angrily.

"Jing River Dragon King! You piece of trash! Come out here and face me!"

However, there was no response from within the Dragon Palace.

Enraged, Yuan Shoucheng kicked open the gates of the Dragon Palace and rushed inside.

However, the moment he rushed in, he froze.

The Dragon King of the Jing River was nowhere to be seen in the Dragon Palace. Instead, there were dozens of enforcers dressed in black armor and wielding spears.

Leading the group was none other than Nezha, the captain of the Three Realms Enforcers Squad.

Nezha stared coldly at Yuan Shoucheng, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.

"Yuan Shoucheng, how dare you! You actually dared to trespass into the Jinghe Dragon Palace!"

Nezha roared angrily.

Yuan Shoucheng was startled; he never expected that the enforcers of the Heavenly Court would appear here.

He was terrified and tried to explain.

"Prince Nezha, you've misunderstood! I...I'm just here to settle scores with the Dragon King of the Jing River!"

"Settle scores with the Dragon King of the Jing River?"

Nezha sneered and said.

"The Dragon King of the Jing River has already gone to the Heavenly Prison to confess his crimes! You have also violated the Heavenly Laws, so come with us!"

Yuan Shoucheng's face turned pale. He shook his head desperately and said...

"No! I'm just a mortal! The Heavenly Court can't arrest me!"

"mortal?"

Nezha laughed heartily and said.

"If you are merely a mortal, how could you possibly know the contents of the imperial edict? If you are merely a mortal, how dare you alter the secrets of heaven and manipulate cause and effect?"

Yuan Shoucheng knew that his identity had been exposed.

He was filled with fear; he knew that once he was caught by the jailers of the Heavenly Prison, it would be the end for him.

He turned to run away, but it was too late.

The prison guards, their eyes gleaming crimson, charged at him like bloodthirsty beasts.

Nezha watched Yuan Shoucheng's disheveled escape and sneered.

Do you think you can escape?

With the help of Lin Zhu and Huang Zhongli, Nezha's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. He is now at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and only needs to take the Nine-Turn Great Luo Golden Pill to step into the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

The prison guards present were no ordinary people; each of them was a veteran of countless battles and possessed extraordinary skills.

Dealing with Yuan Shoucheng, a mere Golden Immortal, would be a piece of cake. (End of Chapter)