Chapter 1112: The Great Array of the Realms

Zhang Fu had long heard about the horrors of the Nether Prison. After enduring the recent round of brutal torture, he had also come to deeply understand the terrifying nature of its punishments. Upon hearing Kou Hong's words and witnessing several cultivators being tortured into madness and disfigurement, he knew for certain that he could never withstand such cruelties. Thus, he decisively agreed to Kou Hong's proposal.

"If things really go south," Zhang Fu thought, "I can always back out and betray this person."

However, all his calculations turned to naught after he recited an oath with Kou Hong. "The Compassionate Immortal?" Initially, Zhang Fu paid little heed to this so-called immortal. But later, whenever thoughts of betrayal arose in his mind, an inexplicable sense of impending doom would invariably emerge. It was then that Zhang Fu finally realized he had truly boarded a pirate ship.

Subsequently, Kou Hong and Zhang Fu gradually began their infiltration plan within the Nether Prison.

Kou Hong would approach each newly incarcerated prisoner precisely when they were on the verge of mental collapse from the inhumane torture. Under the divine power of the Compassionate Immortal, these prisoners, as if clutching a final lifeline, joined the joint escape organization without hesitation. Prisoners who had been confined for a long time yet still maintained their basic self-awareness became Kou Hong's primary targets for united front efforts.

However, these cultivators, having been imprisoned for so long, had grown suspicious and trusted no one easily. Each persuasion required a significant amount of time and effort. Fortunately, all newly recruited members also participated, so the infiltration of the Nether Prison was not too slow.

Three years later.

Amidst the constant wails from the Nether Prison, members of the escape organization held private discussions. "Brother Kou, how much longer do we have to wait?" "Exactly, except for the deepest part of the Nether Prison, other areas have largely been breached by our brothers. On the surface, this place still seems to be under the control of the Myriad Immortals Alliance. But in reality, with just one command from you, Brother Kou, the Nether Prison will change hands instantly." "Over these years, protected by the divine power of the Compassionate Immortal, we have all fully recovered our strength. Some brothers have even made further advancements. One Dao Integration, sixteen Soul Transformation, over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators... Compared to us, the defensive forces within the Nether Prison are simply no match." "Heh heh, it's not just about recovering our cultivation. With the help of the Compassionate Immortal's divine power, we can even secretly bring in all sorts of supplies from the outside. I'm almost tired of the delicacies I've longed for." The crowd discussed animatedly, all filled with confidence about a mass escape from the Nether Prison.

Over these three years, having witnessed so many demonstrations of the Compassionate Immortal's divine power, they had long become loyal followers of the Immortal.

After a long discussion, Kou Hong finally spoke: "Starting the uprising is easy, but what happens after we get out is more crucial. Once the Nether Prison is breached, the Myriad Immortals Alliance will undoubtedly react immediately and dispatch large armies to hunt us down. They won't leave us much time to react, so our future arrangements must be well-planned before we escape."

Kou Hong's words left everyone stunned. "Future arrangements?" "Could it be the Compassionate Immortal's holy decree?" Although they had been members of the organization for three years, they only knew of the Compassionate Immortal's existence. They were completely unaware of the organization's true name or its ultimate purpose. Thus, they all looked at Kou Hong with anticipation.

"Yes, it is indeed a trial from the Compassionate Immortal," Kou Hong replied, his voice filled with a sense of sacred mission. He then transmitted a grand formation and a map to everyone.

"The Grand Array of Heaven and Earth's Myriad Spirits?" The cultivators in the Nether Prison felt a slight tremor in their hearts the moment they saw the formation's name. According to the description, this array had the power to envelop heaven and earth and connect with myriad realms. They then examined the map. The map depicted the territories within the Myriad Immortals Alliance, but it was marked with hundreds of small dots. Focusing their divine sense on these small luminous points, everyone was horrified to discover that they represented individual small worlds.

At this point, Kou Hong added, "The Immortal's trial isn't actually difficult; it merely requires some time. You are to go to various small worlds and set up this Grand Array of Heaven and Earth's Myriad Spirits. Each array, once completed, will automatically connect to form a network of formations. So, as soon as one is built, we will all know..."

Kou Hong explained meticulously. Noticing the apprehension of some cultivators in the organization, he clarified, "Don't worry. These chosen small worlds are all inhabited solely by mortals. With your strength, you can certainly subdue them quickly. The Compassionate Immortal has also bestowed divine artifacts, such as the Heaven and Earth Great Furnace, to assist you in transforming these small worlds... One could say, the greatest test this time is your perseverance and faith."

As they reviewed the specific requirements of the trial, the cultivators each fell into deep thought. However, they had already been subtly influenced by the Compassionate Immortal's power, and they also considered that once they escaped the prison, they would inevitably face pursuit from the Myriad Immortals Alliance. Hiding in a small mortal world might not be a bad idea.

Consequently, without hesitation, they quickly accepted the task and began to ponder the details of the plan. After assigning each small world to its respective owner, they thoroughly discussed every contingency for dealing with unforeseen situations after escaping the Nether Prison.

Three months later, as a Myriad Immortals Alliance jailer escorted another fugitive to the Nether Prison, preparing to cast him into a tall pillar cage for suppression and torture, he was horrified. Thousands of pillars inside the Nether Prison shattered one after another. Innumerable heinous prisoners, their eyes glinting ferociously, simultaneously fixed their gaze on him. Under the surge of immense malevolent energy, he was instantly scared out of his wits.

The mist-like jailers and Myriad Immortals Alliance cultivators who reacted and rushed to suppress them were instantly torn to shreds.

"Charge out! Don't linger!" Kou Hong roared. The crowd surged out of the Nether Prison like beasts unleashed from their cages. All defensive formations proved to be useless.

The prisoners, seeing the light of day once more, roared, venting their excitement. However, they did not linger. After quickly discerning their directions, they swiftly shot towards their designated small worlds. In the blink of an eye, the dense throng of formidable individuals had dispersed without a trace.

Soon after, an envoy from the Myriad Immortals Alliance was alerted and led a team to investigate. Seeing the protective formations intact, with no signs of forced destruction, he wore an expression of fury. Teams of black-robed cultivators followed the tracks left by the escaping criminals, setting off in pursuit.