I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 76 - 61: Turn this Court Upside Down!

Demon Clan Case solved?

Inside the great hall, there was dead silence, all eyes turned towards Chen Zhuo.

Even his fellow officials were stunned, and one of the Six Divisions murmured:

"Mr. Chen, don’t be impulsive, Zhou Chuanbing has no evidence, he can’t threaten the young master."

"That’s right, this is a provocation tactic, don’t fall into the trap."

The Demon Clan moved mysteriously, ignoring the arrays; the Demon Suppression Department turned Tiandu City upside down and found no clues at all... Suddenly the case was solved?

How could that be?

Honestly, if it were not for the content in that Image Stone, even Chen Zhuo himself wouldn’t believe it.

Zhou Chuanbing was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Since the case is solved, where is the Demon Clan now?"

Chen Zhuo replied indifferently, "Vanished without a trace."

"Ha ha ha!"

Zhou Chuanbing couldn’t help but burst into laughter, clapping his hands mockingly, "What a ’Vanished without a trace!’ So, whether the Demon Clan is dead or alive depends solely on Mr. Chen’s word?"

Yan Peizhi snorted coldly and shook his head, "Such handling of the case is indeed effortless."

"With the strict inspections recently in the city, the Demon Clan dares not show up; if Mr. Chen said it’s dead, then it’s dead!"

"What if, after some time, the Demon Clan commits another crime?"

"Then it would be another Demon Creature’s doing; what does it have to do with this case?"

"Ha ha, reasonable, Mr. Chen indeed has great tactics!"

The Six Ministers joked and chattered sarcastically.

Meanwhile, the officials, known for their sharp tongues, now looked at each other, unsure of how to proceed.

They had some hope originally, but the phrase "vanished without a trace" had completely dashed their hopes.

Logically speaking, such a shallow provocation tactic should not fool Chen Zhuo; perhaps it was an impulsive decision driven by his urgency to protect.

Foolish indeed!

Even if the case wasn’t solved, at most it would be considered "inefficiency". Chen Mo is still young, and even if he were demoted, it would not be a substantial harm in the long run.

But if it turns into "deceiving and lying to the superior," that would escalate things! Her Majesty the Empress has been looking for a handle and might use this to implicate the whole Chen Family!

At this moment, the Capital Mayor, Cui Hao, stood out and seized the opportunity to jab further:

"The Demon Clan is dead? Why was this official not informed?"

"Moreover, I’ve heard that the Investigator went to Chen Mo multiple times to discuss the case and plan the search, but Chen Mo refused to meet with him, showing a completely indifferent attitude, not taking the case seriously at all."

"Is it that just by sitting at home, the Demon Clan came to him on its own?"

The Six Ministers burst into another round of laughter.

"Cough cough."

At that moment, the Empress gently coughed.

"Silence!"

Eunuch Jin’s voice was piercingly high, causing a buzz in everyone’s ears and instantly bringing quiet to the hall.

From behind the bamboo curtain came a gentle voice:

"Mr. Chen, without any proof, you claim the Demon Clan is dead; shouldn’t you present some evidence?"

Chen Zhuo responded, "Your Highness, since I’ve made such a statement, naturally there is genuine proof."

"Oh?"

Seeing his confidence, the Empress’s voice grew curious, "Where is the evidence?"

Chen Zhuo presented an Image Stone, "The entire process of the Demon Slaying has been recorded, Your Highness, please review it."

Eunuch Jin walked over to take it.

Before handing it over to the Empress, he naturally inspected it first.

As his mind delved into it, the stone in his hand suddenly tremored, projecting a huge image above the grand hall.

?!

Eunuch Jin’s brow furrowed, trying to cut off the image.

However, the Image Stone emitted a cyan-green light, floating in mid-air, blocking the Primordial Qi from outside and remaining unmoved regardless of any intervention, leaving no choice but to watch the scene unfold.

Eunuch Jin’s heart sank.

It was Consort Yu...

...

The ministers watched the pitch-black image, utterly confused.

"Mr. Chen, is this the evidence you spoke of?"

"Showing us the night scenery of Tiandu City?"

Chen Zhuo remained silent.

However, Zhou Chuanbing’s expression slightly changed.

Below the night sky, a figure emerged from the back door of Zhou Mansion and silently slipped into an alley with another person.

Subsequently, the perspective switched to Chen Mo, who followed them, sneaking into an abandoned house and leaving Tiandu City through an underground passage.

Seeing this scene, the ministers’ expressions became uneasy.

This was the Great Yuan Capital City, bypassing official checkpoints and compromising city defenses, could be dealt with as rebellion!

Continuing to watch, Chen Mo and Lin Jingzhu tracked down to the West Desolate Mountain.

Chen Mo broke through the Array, entered a cave, and walked down the stone steps to the mountain’s interior, revealing a massive mining cavern—

"What?!"

"This is Red Sand Mine!"

"Secretly mining Red Sand, it’s akin to plotting a rebellion – is this a preparation for a revolt?"

"Seeing the scale of the mine, it must have been excavated for at least half a year, who would dare?"

In an instant, uproar filled the grand hall, ministers panicked, and the noise was overwhelming!

Yet, they were still puzzled, it was supposed to be an investigation of the Demon Clan, how did it lead to mining issues?

Soon, their doubts were answered—

Chilling winds howled, a piercing shriek, causing one’s heart to turn cold!

Demon Clan!

Chen Mo quickly fled the mine, and moments later, a figure chased after him.

Upon seeing the man’s face, Zhou Chuanbing’s cheeks instantly lost their color.

"Zhou Li?!"

"How could it be him..."

...

[Act quickly, we must not let them escape!]

[Hundred Households Chu, eliminate Chen Mo swiftly, the young master will surely reward you handsomely!]

Zhou Li’s voice echoed through the hall, captivating the expressions of the ministers.

It’s over!

Zhou Chuanbing’s figure swayed, seeming somewhat unsteady.

Cold sweat instantly soaked his official robe, a buzzing sound filled his ears, no longer able to hear anything.

Yesterday’s ministers who regarded Zhou Chuanbing as their leader, their faces changed dramatically, their steps moving hastily, wishing they could be as far away from him as possible.

However, the battle was far from over.

The power of the Demon Clan exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Demon Energy darkened the skies, an immensely terrifying presence, demon creatures enveloped in grey mist swept in, ghostly wails and divine howls echoing beside, as if one was standing amidst it!

The ministers let out a cry of alarm.

Some civil servants were pale-faced, barely able to stand while leaning on the pillars.

Being long accustomed to the temple halls, when had these dignified gentlemen ever witnessed such a life-or-death struggle?

"This Demon Clan appears to have undying bodies, regenerating even after beheading; how can we possibly kill them?"

"Thankfully, we have Households Commander Shen here, he must have slain the demon."

"But how do I feel like he is also at a disadvantage..."

The military officers remained calm, though their expressions were somewhat solemn.

The strength of the Demon Clan was comparable to a fourth-rank, not too much for them, but if they started a massacre in the city and slaughtered the common people, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Eunuch Jin’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

He could tell at a glance that Shen Shuqiu was absolutely no match for this demon creature.

Within half an hour, he would surely be defeated!

How did the creature die?

He quickly learned the answer.

Seeing Chen Mo wielding the power of thunder to eliminate Chu Zhuo and then heading straight towards the center of the battlefield, he focused and gathered his Qi as if a monk entering meditation.

His robe fluttering without wind indicated his "momentum" was soaring!

Boom!

The intertwined silver spear and grey mist momentarily parted.

Chen Mo suddenly moved.

His fingers slightly curled, the Broken Jade Blade fell into his palm, and his figure vanished from the spot.

The next moment, the moonlight dimmed, the sun soared high, the night shone as bright as daylight, with a dazzling Milky Way pouring from the horizon!

Between heaven and earth, the only thing left was that supremely mysterious arc—

A Cut Beyond the Heavens!

Soaring through the sky in an instant, his hand gesturing disturbs the spirits and gods!

...

One-Hit Kill!

The image concluded, leaving everyone still immersed in the aftermath of that slash, unable to regain their senses for a long time.

Shen Xiong’s eyes were full of astonishment.

This kid...

Tap tap tap—

A series of footsteps broke the quiet atmosphere.

Chen Zhuo, striding like a dragon and tiger, approached the center of the hall, holding a Ruler, his voice clear:

"This humble subject impeaches the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Zhou Chuanbing for three grave crimes!"

"His first crime: crossing borders without permission, compromising city defenses!"

"His second crime: illicitly mining Red Sand, harboring sinister motives!"

"His third crime: colluding with the Demon Clan, intending to rebel!"

"With his crimes evident and the evidence irrefutable! For these multiple offenses, he should be tried for treason!"

"According to the Da Yuan Law, conspirators and traitors are to be ranked among the Ten Abominations! Offenders be executed, their families implicated, males above sixteen strangled!"

Boom!

Thunder strikes his head!

Zhou Chuanbing’s figure swayed as if about to fall, and yet no one dared to support him, ultimately collapsing to the ground.

Before one wave settled, another arose, as Yun He suddenly stood up, producing another Image Stone from somewhere.

"Your Highness, the ’Barbarian Slave Case’ has been cracked, with the criminals Yan Liang and Yan Xun confessing."

"Minister of Ministry of Revenue Xian Yucheng, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Qiu Chengxuan, Ministry of Justice Wei Yongfeng, Capital Official Doctor Ruan Gaojun... involved in the trade of barbarian slaves, lacking integrity and decency, should be dismissed to allow for more honorable replacements!"

"The evidence is conclusive, hoping for Your Highness’s discernment!"

At this moment, the Imperial Consort Faction finally revealed their bloody fangs.

While the ranks of these mentioned officers weren’t very high, they were all critical positions within the Ministry of Revenue and Ministry of Criminal Justice!

Yan Peizhi found it hard to breathe, realizing only now what the opposition had been planning all this time; waiting for a chance to deliver a One-Hit Kill... To bring down the Zhou Family was just the first step; they aimed to tear a blood-stained gap in the Six Ministries!

And then, through that gap, to infiltrate, feast on flesh, suck blood, gnaw bones!

Standing at the very front of the ministers, several elderly officials who had been nodding off opened their eyes slightly, a hint of sharpness flashing by.

Behind the bamboo curtain, that bright yellow figure sat upright, silently, without a word.

Eunuch Jin knew very well that the Empress was now beyond furious.

"Chen Mo’s strike, I’m afraid it’s going to overturn this entire royal court!"