Chapter 266: The City of Purgatory
Ye Wen had no psychological burden when it came to constructing this dehumanizing prison.
For those criminals, offering leniency was the greatest betrayal to those who lived honestly and with integrity.
Ye Wen vaguely remembered a movie from his previous life. A pervert who enjoyed torturing young girls was only locked up for a few years in a country that was supposed to be "progressive," and was later released. After his release, this scum repeated his crimes, torturing another little girl in the same horrific way.
But this time, the vile creature made a grave mistake. The little girl's grandfather was a top tier billionaire, who was willing to offer a 10 billion bounty on his head.
However, without proper legal proceedings, this scum couldn't be simply executed, which led to a ridiculous battle. The justice serving police escorted the criminal to trial, but during this journey, they faced numerous attempts on his life.
In the end, the criminal died, but so did several officers how ironic.
When Ye Wen was younger, he couldn't discern whether the police's justice was truly righteous. After reflecting deeply, he concluded that if the world's justice was like this, then it would be better if there were none at all.
But then again, if that criminal had died painlessly, what would that say about the little girl he tormented?
An eye for an eye, blood for blood such scum had to pay a more excruciating price.
From that moment, Ye Wen firmly believed that false justice was inferior to a merciless purgatory. If he had the power, even if he had to become a devil, he would never allow such filth to run rampant.
This was the true purpose behind Ye Wen's plan to rebuild the City of Slaughter. Not only did he want these scum to die in agony, but he also intended to make them serve their remaining purpose.
The construction of the new City of Slaughter was swift.
However, Ye Wen renamed it the City of Purgatory.
This place was no longer just a site where evildoers, after committing their sins, lived out their final moments in peace. Instead, it had transformed into a hell of atonement a true purgatory.
One of the greatest fears in the Douluo world was what would happen when a high ranking soul master, who could easily control the fate of others, suddenly became an ordinary person and was at the mercy of others.
Would they feel fear?
It's exhilarating to vent one's emotions freely, but if others were to vent their emotions on you, would you have any complaints?
Compared to the original City of Slaughter, the new City of Purgatory not only restricted soul masters' abilities but also suppressed their soul power. Once inside, unless granted permission by Ye Wen, anyone would be reduced to an ordinary person, imprisoned like any other criminal.
This was the privilege of the gods!
Now, the first batch of prisoners had entered the City of Purgatory.
During this feudal era, there was no shortage of various scoundrels those involved in human trafficking, forced labor, robbery, and rampant killing. So many vile people were beyond counting.
Before Ye Wen's cleanup, the Sky Dou Empire was a nest of corruption. But thanks to his reforms, the empire had been reborn, though the cost of executing many powerful soul masters was a waste.
The Sea God, for example, gained tremendous strength from the believers on Sea God Island, which contributed a vast amount of faith power. It was clear that the quality of believers mattered most when it came to providing faith energy.
Ye Wen stood quietly, watching as these aristocrats worse than soul evil masters were confined in Purgatory, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
"There's a certain thrill, just like when I watched the justice doled out by Bao Qing Tian or the heroes of Jin Yong's novels," Ye Wen mused.
He stretched, feeling a sense of clarity and satisfaction.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Ye Wen's expression changed as he sensed a breakthrough in his cultivation.
After countless rounds of dual cultivation with his three wives, Ye Wen had long reached level 119, the limit for ordinary soul masters. Yet, he had always felt that he was missing something to break through to the second tier god threshold. Now, he realized it was a problem with his mindset. Feeling that everything was finally clear, he smiled broadly.
At that moment, a guard responsible for transporting prisoners approached and bowed to Ye Wen.
"Lord, a total of 1314 prisoners have been successfully imprisoned. Please give your orders."
Ye Wen nodded. He had carefully vetted the first batch of prisoners himself only those who had committed truly heinous crimes were placed here. The rest would serve other purposes.
"Proceed with the plan. I'm heading back now."
"Yes, Lord."
The guard, though accustomed to Ye Wen's sudden teleportation, couldn't help but look warily at the City of Purgatory. The sounds of screams from inside sent chills down his spine, reminding him to never make a grave mistake, lest he end up like those prisoners.
At the Spirit Hall Palace,
Bibi Dong was diligently handling documents as usual. But compared to six months ago, her workload had decreased significantly.
Suddenly, her hand froze as she noticed something.
"What's this?"
Sensing a massive increase in faith power, Bibi Dong was momentarily confused.
After concentrating, she realized the faith energy was coming from the City of Purgatory, a place that she had already drained of its faith. Her expression became complicated.
At that moment, Ye Wen walked in, grinning playfully.
"So, how do you like the gift I prepared for you?"
Bibi Dong smiled faintly, though it was a little strained, and Ye Wen pulled her into his arms.
"It's quite a surprise, but can you tell me how you did it, Ye Wen?"
Bibi Dong, no longer the mad version of herself, still had a kind heart.
Because cultivating evil energy required dark and twisted sources of faith, she had refrained from making any moves. Now, with such a sudden surge in faith power, Bibi Dong worried that Ye Wen had done something terrible.
In her heart, Ye Wen was a being of light, and if he were to fall into darkness for her sake, it would make her feel deeply guilty.
Ye Wen gently pinched Bibi Dong's sensitive ear, teasing her.
"Why the forced smile? Do you think I did something bad? I'm not that foolish, silly."
Upon hearing Ye Wen's easygoing tone, Bibi Dong finally relaxed, and she listened as Ye Wen explained his plans for the City of Purgatory.
A sense of relief appeared in her eyes.
"That's how it should be. Those scum deserve nothing less."
Bibi Dong, who grew up as an orphan, often reflected on how her destiny might have been just as grim if she hadn't had such extraordinary talent.
She had a deep seated disdain for those corrupt nobles or criminals who were so inhuman, having little regard for their victims.
After all, Bibi Dong had come to understand that the weakness of beauty was, after all, the sorrow of a woman.
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