After interrogating Aisuwakazi and Dr. Feng, Wen Wen came to the second floor of the containment facility and found Niviya, the Light of Life, selling goods.
He couldn't fully believe what the two had said, so he needed to find someone to confirm the truthfulness of the information. Niviya was a good choice. Jin Ke La was shrewd and might not tell the truth, and it was too difficult to get useful words out of Yisuwaite.
At this time, Niviya was lying on the desk idly. Seeing Wen Wen approach, she became spirited.
Business in the containment facility's shops was quite leisurely. Except when Red Beard released new products, there was rarely any work required here. Wen Wen beckoned to her, and she floated to his side like a gust of wind, exuding an aura of vibrant life.
Wen Wen got straight to the point: "I caught a former containment facility escapee and obtained some information from him. I want to confirm its authenticity with you."
"Please, go ahead. I will answer as best as I can, but there are some things I cannot say, so please forgive me."
Wen Wen nodded. He knew Niviya would reply like this. These central administrators had always kept things from him, but they hadn't lied to him yet.
Next, Wen Wen recounted all the intelligence he had obtained from Aisuwakazi to Niviya.
After listening, Niviya said to Wen Wen, "Most of his statements are correct, but he is only a prisoner, after all. His understanding of some things is still too superficial."
"Which aspects are superficial?" Wen Wen was curious.
Niviya said, "For example, the situation of that 'Guide' is much more complex than he described. You will naturally understand when you open the cataclysmic zone. Knowing too much now might actually put you in danger."
Wen Wen didn't quite believe her: "Just knowing it is dangerous?"
Niviya nodded and said, "Although that person is not a Cataclysm-level entity, they possess 'divinity' that most Cataclysm-level powerhouses lack. That divinity is very sensitive to the containment facility. The more you, who are closely related to the facility, understand about him, the more you will attract his attention, which is too dangerous."
Wen Wen frowned: "What does divinity refer to?"
In the Federation's film and television works and fantasy literature, divinity was a cliché term, so Wen Wen couldn't figure out what divinity Niviya was referring to.
Niviya chose her words carefully and said, "It's hard for me to describe it to you. It's a very vague and mysterious thing that allows Cataclysm-level powerhouses to more easily play the role of gods."
"Cataclysm-level powerhouses with divinity can utilize faith more efficiently, accept sacrifices, and respond to prayers better than other Cataclysm-level entities. This is very useful for those Cataclysm-level entities who like to call themselves gods."
"As for superhumans below the Cataclysm-level, divinity represents a transcendence and qualitative change in life level. Even if that person is not Cataclysm-level, they are as dangerous as a Cataclysm-level entity..."
Niviya's simple explanation was enough, and Wen Wen didn't press further. Knowing more wasn't always better, so he changed the topic: "What about the Punishment Hall that Aisu mentioned?"
"Regarding that, please follow me."
Niviya led Wen Wen to the staircase on the second floor of the containment facility. As they stepped onto the stairs, they automatically descended. Wen Wen had initially thought the stairs would stop on the first floor, but he was surprised to find they continued to descend even after reaching the first floor.
Wen Wen exclaimed in surprise, "This is the first time I've heard of the containment facility having a basement."
Niviya explained, "This is not a basement. You cannot judge the containment facility with normal spatial awareness."
As they spoke, the stairs stopped. Wen Wen found himself in a circular room with black walls, black and white checkered floors, and two large red doors.
Niviya pointed to the left door and said, "The left door is the Punishment Hall that the escapee mentioned. The flow of time inside this door is slightly slower than outside. Anyone who enters here will not have their spirit collapse, no matter how much they are attacked. Their consciousness will always remain absolutely clear, and they will possess a body that absolutely cannot die."
Wen Wen's eyes lit up slightly: "This sounds like a good thing. I can use the punishment room for training and learning."
Niviya shook her head: "You must absolutely not step into here yourself. If you have suspects to be punished, use the containment facility's authority to send them in. This is a space more terrifying than hell!"
"In this space, there exists a creature that relies on the rules of the Punishment Hall, called a Punisher. They will immediately strip the entrant of their powers and inflict torture at a frequency of one per hour."
"No matter who it is, they absolutely cannot leave this space before all the tortures are completed, not even you in your Cataclysm Prison Overseer state. You must endure all the tortures before you get an hour of rest time to use your authority..."
"Interesting. How many types of tortures are there here?" Although Niviya's description was terrifying, Wen Wen felt a hidden curiosity.
Niviya thought for a moment and said, "I recall the last person who entered here said that one round of torture here takes about a month, and it is said that the number of tortures here is constantly being updated..."
"Well... then let's forget it."
Wen Wen immediately dismissed his curious idea of experiencing it himself. He didn't want to endure month-long torture while his consciousness remained completely clear.
After hearing about the horrors of the Punishment Hall, Wen Wen began to understand why Aisu was so afraid of the containment facility. Even hearing Niviya's description made Wen Wen's scalp tingle. If he were to experience it personally, he couldn't imagine the extreme suffering he would endure.
However, Wen Wen planned to send Dr. Feng into it later to let him experience the dangers of the containment facility. Other disobedient monsters could also be thrown in for fun.
As for Aisuwakazi, it was estimated that threatening him with the Punishment Hall would make him willing to do anything. In the future, Wen Wen would likely have another loyal henchman.
Then Wen Wen pointed to the right door and asked, "The left door leads to the Punishment Hall, what does the right door lead to?"
Niviya replied, "The right door is called the Execution Chamber. There is nothing inside, but any monster sent into the Execution Chamber will immediately die. Superpowered items and contained objects sent into the Execution Chamber will also be instantly pulverized."
"The power extracted from the corpses and residue will be used to nourish the containment facility. Nothing here is immortal."
"Most monsters that were once confined in the containment facility ultimately met their fate in the Punishment Hall, enduring torment, and then their lives ended in the Execution Chamber, their souls even annihilated."