Chapter 2486 - 2486: Imprisoned in the Dungeon

Although Wanyan Second Master drove into the manor, Wanyan Hongsheng had not yet come back to his senses, standing there in a daze, still pondering the words Wanyan Second Master had just spoken.

He was well aware of how important the task of intercepting Ye Qing and the Sword Saint Sect was for the Wanyan Family. Ye Qing was tied to the whereabouts of the Sun Shooting Bow, and the Sword Saint Sect was the only obstacle to the Wanyan Family's domination over Huaxia. Solving these two issues would essentially mean that the millennium plan of the Sword Saint Sect was a complete success. Therefore, this matter was of utmost importance to the Wanyan Family.

However, at this very moment, Wanyan Hongfeng did not go to intercept Ye Qing and the Sword Saint Sect, but instead returned to Wanyan Manor in Shenchuan City. To be honest, Wanyan Hongsheng couldn't bear to think further, because he wasn't sure how angry Wanyan Hongfeng was or how Wanyan Hongfeng would treat him. But undoubtedly, this time, he had truly enraged Wanyan Hongfeng. Honestly, Wanyan Hongsheng was now quite terrified, as he wondered if Wanyan Hongfeng might kill him because of this matter.

Although Wanyan Hongsheng was Wanyan Hongfeng's biological brother, Wanyan Hongsheng was very aware of the Wanyan Family's rules and their way of doing things. Just like the time he killed Old Sixth Wan Yan in Shenchuan City, in the Wanyan Family, familial bonds were not that important. Sometimes, if someone broke the rules, they might be killed by their own brothers. Likewise, sometimes, to achieve the great cause of the family, one might sacrifice their own brothers.

Wanyan Hongsheng now believed that he had severely broken the Wanyan Family's rules, so he was truly scared. With such a crime, even if Wanyan Hongfeng killed him, no one would be able to say anything. Moreover, observing Wanyan Hongfeng's attitude towards him, Wanyan Hongsheng had a strong hunch that Wanyan Hongfeng really did have a murderous intent towards him.

"Third Master, should we... should we also go back?"

While Wanyan Hongsheng was lost in his thoughts, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear, scaring him.

He turned his head to see a group of subordinates looking at him. By this time, the convoy had already completely entered the manor, and they were the only ones still standing outside. At this moment, if they continued standing outside, it would indeed be inappropriate.

Wanyan Hongsheng didn't expect that welcoming Wanyan Hongfeng outside would result in such a situation. Looking at the manor ahead, to be honest, Wanyan Hongsheng felt as if his feet had turned to lead, making it impossible to step forward. Returning to this manor meant facing Wanyan Hongfeng's punishment, which might cost him his life. How could he find the courage to go in?

Seeing that Wanyan Hongsheng had no intention of returning, the people beside him couldn't help but call out twice, "Third Master? Third Master?"

The people nearby weren't as terrified as Wanyan Hongsheng, since they weren't the ones leading the operation, and it had nothing to do with them. They wouldn't face any punishment, so they didn't care about the punishment and were instead eager to return.

Looking at the people around him, Wanyan Hongsheng let out a heavy sigh. He knew that standing outside wasn't a solution. What was meant to happen would happen eventually; even if he didn't go in, he couldn't escape this punishment.

"Let's go, let's go back." Wanyan Hongsheng waved his hand as if all his energy had been drained. He seemed much older, his steps were unsteady as he slowly walked towards the manor, his back bent. At this moment, there was no trace of a Peak Master in his demeanor.

Upon returning to the manor, Wanyan Hongsheng saw Wanyan Second Master standing in the courtyard. Wasting no time, Wanyan Hongsheng hurried up to him and anxiously said, "Second Brother..."

"Arrest him!" Before he could finish speaking, Wanyan Second Master sharply waved his hand and shouted angrily. Two Peak Masters immediately stepped up next to Wanyan Hongsheng and grabbed him by the shoulders.

"Second Brother, what... what does this mean?" Wanyan Hongsheng asked in surprise. He dared not resist but his heart sank to the bottom.

"What does this mean?" Wanyan Second Master glared at him fiercely, saying in a deep voice, "You defied the Family Head's orders, acted on your own initiative by ambushing others, violated our ancestral teachings, brought out the Divine Clan's corpse from the Demon Hideout Cave, and caused the deaths of many Peak Masters in the Wanyan Family. You've already committed a death penalty. Big Brother asked me to send you to the dungeon!"

"Ah?" Wanyan Hongsheng was stunned on the spot. Although he expected Wanyan Hongfeng to punish him, he never imagined that Wanyan Hongfeng would send him to the dungeon without saying a word.

What kind of place is the dungeon? It's a place specifically used by the Wanyan Family for imprisoning enemies, especially significant and powerful ones. As for the Wanyan Family members, even if they made mistakes, they were rarely imprisoned there. Once someone was locked in the dungeon, it signaled that they had committed a grave mistake and would never be able to come out, possibly indicating a death sentence.

Wanyan Hongsheng thought that Wanyan Hongfeng might kill him, but he didn't expect his speculation to actually be true. Entering the dungeon, even if it's not a death sentence, it's impossible to come out, what's the difference from being dead? Could it be that Wanyan Hongfeng really plans to kill him?

Wanyan Second Master didn't look Wanyan Hongsheng in the eye, and directly waved his hand, saying: "Why are you still standing there? Take him to the dungeon!"

The two immediately carried Wanyan Hongsheng towards the dungeon, and only then did Wanyan Hongsheng react. He hastily said, "Second Brother, Second Brother, I... I didn't mean it, I know I was wrong. I never thought it would end up like this, I actually wanted to work for the family. I know I was wrong, but this small mistake shouldn't warrant being sent to the dungeon, right? Second Brother, could you please plead with Big Brother for me, considering I've worked hard for the family for so many years, let me go this time!"

Wanyan Second Master frowned tightly, not responding to Wanyan Hongsheng at all. Meanwhile, the other members of the Wanyan Family were all stunned. To be honest, the punishment Wanyan Hongfeng imposed on Wanyan Hongsheng indeed surprised everyone. After all, Wanyan Hongsheng is Wanyan Hongfeng's own brother and the third most prominent figure in the Wanyan Family, and he was really sent into the dungeon. Wanyan Hongfeng's way of doing things seemed overly ruthless, didn't it?

Watching Wanyan Hongsheng being taken to the dungeon, Wanyan Second Master exhaled and suddenly turned to head towards the hall. Actually, he was very dissatisfied with this matter as well. Even if Wanyan Hongsheng made mistakes, Wanyan Hongfeng sending him straight to the dungeon is hard to accept. But this was Wanyan Hongfeng's order, and he couldn't refuse.

The desperate cries and pleas from Wanyan Hongsheng just now shook Wanyan Second Master's heart. After all, Wanyan Hongsheng grew up with Wanyan Second Master, and their brotherhood was even stronger than with Wanyan Hongfeng, who had long faked his death and secluded himself. He truly couldn't bear to see Wanyan Hongsheng in such a state. So after sending Wanyan Hongsheng to the dungeon, he genuinely went to Wanyan Hongfeng to plead for mercy.

Wanyan Hongfeng was sitting in the hall. After Wanyan Second Master walked into the hall, he did not show the same respect as before. As he entered the room, he immediately walked up to Wanyan Hongfeng and anxiously said, "Big Brother, about Third Brother, you... aren't you being a bit..."

"A bit what?" Wanyan Hongfeng glanced at him.

"I... I just feel this punishment is a bit too severe!" Wanyan Second Master also didn't dare truly argue with Wanyan Hongfeng, lowered his head, and said: "Third Brother grew up with us, you know his character well, don't you? He indeed wanted to earn merits, but all these years, he truly had been wholeheartedly working for the family, with no hidden intentions. This incident is indeed his fault, but his intentions were good. You can punish him, but locking him in the dungeon, isn't... isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Wanyan Hongfeng slowly raised his head to look at Wanyan Second Master and said, "Are you here to teach me how to do things?"

"I wouldn't dare!" Wanyan Second Master quickly lowered his head, hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "I just want to plead for Third Brother, for so many years, he may not have accomplished much, but he has worked hard. Big Brother, could you temporarily... temporarily spare him this time for all the hard work he's put in for the family?"

Wanyan Hongfeng waved his hand and said, "I have my own measures on how to deal with him; you don't need to teach me how to do things."

"But..." Wanyan Second Master wanted to speak, but Wanyan Hongfeng looked at him again and said sternly, "Do you have anything else? If not, you can leave, I still have some matters to deal with!"

"I... I..." Wanyan Second Master muttered twice, but he didn't dare continue speaking about this matter because he could see there was no room for negotiation in this matter at all. Honestly, he really couldn't understand why Wanyan Hongfeng would suddenly become like this. But to be honest, ever since the battle at the Sword Saint Sect, Wanyan Hongfeng seemed to have changed a lot, he truly couldn't figure out what Wanyan Hongfeng was thinking.

"If you have nothing else, please leave!" Wanyan Hongfeng turned away, no longer paying attention to Wanyan Second Master.

Wanyan Second Master was actually feeling very unhappy, but looking at Wanyan Hongfeng's back, he genuinely didn't dare talk to him about this matter again. However, he was extremely angry and upset inside; he really couldn't understand why Wanyan Hongfeng was treating Wanyan Hongsheng this way.

After being silent for a long time, Wanyan Second Master eventually turned around and left the hall. Since pleading was useless, staying here was even more useless. Nevertheless, his heart was full of doubt about Wanyan Hongfeng, who had changed so much, it really puzzled him. It's important to know that Wanyan Hongfeng before would never have done such a thing.

In these few days, what's happened to Wanyan Hongfeng? It's as if his personality has changed greatly. What on earth happened to him?

Of course, Wanyan Second Master couldn't have dreamed that the current Wanyan Hongfeng is not the Wanyan Hongfeng he previously knew. Because now, Wanyan Hongfeng's body contains an additional Five-Winged God.