Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 448 - 441: No Power to Fight Back

Xiu Xu stepped forward, performed a courtesy, and then said in grief and indignation, "My son Xiu Lun insisted on marrying into the Immortal Prime Minister's Mansion to marry Bu Yingyin despite my advice.

But they had not been married for a year when Bu Yingyin dishonored herself and colluded with her lover to kill my son Xiu Lun..."

Upon hearing Xiu Xu's words, Bu Yingyin immediately started sobbing softly.

Bu Yue coldly spoke, "Flag Leader Xiu, mind your words and have evidence. If you continue to slander my daughter Yingyin, don't blame me for convicting you."

This was in the Immortal Court Palace, and if it weren't for this place, Xiu Xu would not dare to speak so, and Bu Yue would have already ordered his arrest.

Xiu Xu, with grief and anger, continued, "Did I utter a single wrong word? Did my son not die in your Immortal Prime Minister's Mansion?"

"Xiu Lun died from demonic possession during his cultivation; what does that have to do with my mansion?" Bu Yue said, furious.

"You are the Immortal Prime Minister, naturally you would cover for your daughter. You might shield your daughter, but can you silence the masses?" Xiu Xu was so agitated that his hands were trembling.

Bu Yue sneered, "If your son was really killed by someone else, why would Lu Chongdao covet the items you offered? Isn't that because you wanted Lu Chongdao to turn a blind eye and spout nonsense?"

Emperor Wushang frowned, how long would this go on without resolution?

He snorted and said, "So be it, let's postpone Xiu Xu's case and deal with Lu Chongdao's case first.

We in the Immortal Court have established the Nine Court Immortal Law; all must be judged according to it. Immortal Prime Minister, since you imprisoned the Loose Cultivator Lu, appoint a Law Officer to provide a convincing reason.

Without a legitimate reason, even if you are the Immortal Prime Minister, you will be punished by the law."

"Yes," Bu Yue responded before looking at Ying Fang, "Flag Leader Ying, announce the crimes committed by Loose Cultivator Lu. All sentencing will follow the Nine Court Immortal Law.

If anyone is unclear, explain it more clearly. Any conviction must be well-founded so it's clearly understood."

The pale-skinned Ying Fang immediately stepped forward; he first performed the courtier's salute to Emperor Wushang and then the subordinate's salute to Bu Yue:

"As the Flag Leader of the Immortal Law Department, naturally, everything should be based on the Nine Court Immortal Law. Otherwise, what qualification and face would I, Ying Fang, have to hold the position of the Flag Leader of the Immortal Law Department?"

The people inside the Immortal Court Palace all sighed quietly.

As the Flag Leader of the Immortal Law Department, who in the Immortal Court could be more versed in the Nine Court Immortal Law than Ying Fang?

What is the Nine Court Immortal Law? It's not about who is right but who wins.

As long as arguments are based on the Nine Court Immortal Law, he who understands it better wins.

Now that Ying Fang is helping Bu Yue, who could stand up for Lu Chongdao?

Even Emperor Ping Wei, Luo Yu, frowned; he hadn't expected Emperor Wushang to disregard his stature and strictly follow the Nine Court Immortal Law.

It was evident that whoever Ying Fang helped would win.

It looked like Immortal Prime Minister Bu Yue held a higher position in Emperor Wushang's esteem than he had imagined.

"Virtuous brother Ping Wei, why don't you also appoint a Law Officer for Loose Cultivator Lu?" Emperor Wushang said, looking at Luo Yu.

Luo Yu hesitated, his gaze falling on Mu Jiuting of the Thunder Law Department.

Before Luo Yu could speak, Mu Jiuting stood up: "Emperor Ping Wei, Mu Jiuting is willing to be the Law Officer for Loose Cultivator Lu."

"Good, then I thank you, Flag Leader Mu," Luo Yu nodded.

Everyone knew that as the Flag Leader of the Law Enforcement Immortal Department, Mu Jiuting's understanding of the Nine Court Immortal Law was naturally very deep, but compared to Ying Fang, there was still a considerable gap.

Unfortunately, Luo Yu had no other choice.

In this grand hall, aside from Ying Fang, they had only Mu Jiuting of the Thunder Law Department to choose.

Emperor Wushang declared, "Now that both sides have their Law Officers present, let us begin."

Ying Fang took a deep breath and looked at Lu Chongdao saying, "Loose Cultivator Lu, is it true that you openly rebuked the Immortal Prime Minister Bu Yue?"

Lu Chongdao, having been imprisoned for some time, had worn down greatly.

He slowly replied, "I needed to investigate Bu Yingyin, and naturally I had to go to the Immortal Prime Minister's Mansion for the investigation. But Bu Yue, as the Immortal Prime Minister, rebuked me and told me to get out.

I was the Chief Judge assigned by the Immortal Court, naturally, I had the right to investigate his mansion."

"So, you insulted the Immortal Prime Minister? According to the Nine Court Immortal Law, Article 736, those who insult or defy an official, specifically those direct against the eighteen principal Immortal Officials, will have eleven veins abolished and be imprisoned for 19,000 years.

Since the Immortal Prime Minister is the head of the eighteen officials, the punishment is doubled, thus abolishing 22 of your veins and imprisoning you for 38,000 years.

As the insult caused the Immortal Prime Minister to suffer from disrupted blood and Qi and affected his Daoist Skill, which hampered his progress for years afterward, according to Article 70201 of the Nine Court Immortal Law, add a further 30,000 years of imprisonment and the tearing of the Purple Mansion..."

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Everyone listened with terror; insulting a superior official's slightest punishment was a reprimand, while the severest punishment was affecting their Daoist Skill.

If Ying Fang could produce a Law Crystal Ball from that time showing that Bu Yue's blood and Qi were greatly disturbed and his Dao Rhythm was impacted, then today's matter would be settled.

Even if Mu Jiuting's understanding of the Nine Court Immortal Law was deeper than Ying Fang's, he could not turn the tables.

As if fearing what would come, Ying Fang produced the Crystal Ball.

When the Crystal Ball was activated, the image showed Lu Chongdao pointing at Bu Yue and loudly chastising, "Old thing, the morals of the Immortal Court are ruined by scum like you.

You condone your children's oppression of Immortal Officials, exploit the Immortal Court, wallow in debauchery within the mansion, you are utterly unforgivable..."

Then Bu Yue's face turned livid with anger, and he spat out a Blood Arrow.

From the chaos of the laws visible in the Crystal Ball, it was clear that Ying Fang was correct in his sentencing, well-founded and rational.

Mu Jiuting's face was equally pale. How could he refute that?

The other party had brought solid evidence; they even had crystal images of the Dao Rhythm fluctuations when Bu Yue was humiliated, while he had nothing.

Not to mention that now Ying Fang's understanding of the Nine Court Immortal Law was more thorough than his. Even if it wasn't, he couldn't provide legal assistance for Lu Chongdao.

"This is merely insubordination, and next, let's discuss the corruption case involving Lu Chongdao..." Ying Fang spoke confidently.

Emperor Ping Wei sighed; he knew his side had lost.

Lu Chongdao, this fool, had been too much of a headache.

It was supposed to be the side with justice, but now he had turned it into one without reason.

Upon seeing Mu Jiuting's expression, Helian Audong knew she couldn't let Mu Jiuting be the Law Officer for Lu Chongdao. Without hesitation, she stepped forward and said:

"Great Emperor Wankang, this matter involves the destruction of Qianyuan Immortal Manor, and this minor cultivator hopes to request a Law Officer involved in the case.

While Mu Zhangqi is indeed one of the best Law Officers, he has not been briefed on the details of the case."

A Law Officer is not an official appointed by the Immortal Court; anyone who can provide assistance based on the Nine Court Immortal Law is considered a Law Officer.

Hearing this, Mu Jiuting breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that if he were to act as a Law Officer for Lu Chongdao, he was bound to lose.

"Mu Zhangqi hasn't spoken yet; we can change the Law Officer." Emperor Wushang also saw the inevitable loss for Lu Chongdao and didn't mind allowing a change of Law Officer.

"Thank you, Great Emperor. My Law Officer will need a bit of time to arrive here," Helian Audong quickly thanked him.

"Not to worry. Since we have begun this trial, we must ensure justice and fairness for all," Emperor Wushang declared with a wave of his hand.

Helian Audong immediately sent out several messages.

"Audong, about this matter..." Emperor Ping Wei looked at Helian Audong, his eyes full of concern.

Helian Audong had no certainty either; only Ding Huan had told her that if she needed help with the Nine Court Immortal Law, he could come.

Ding Huan was so well-versed in the Five Elements Law that perhaps he had insights into the Nine Court Immortal Law too.

"Great Emperor, the fields cultivated by Lu Renjia of the Immortal Agriculture Department have been checked, and no clues were found. The fields were clean and tidy, not even a single rice rootlet was left."

The person Emperor Wushang sent returned with a very unsatisfactory answer.

Moreover, the Powerful Warrior who had gone to find Lu Renjia had not yet returned, and the situation seemed not to be good.

…

Ding Huan emerged from the Teleportation Array of Hundred Kings Cave, his appearance now that of a frail Loose Cultivator.

Ding Huan was very clear that he had to leave the vortex of the Immortal Court soon. Therefore, he didn't use an iron pot; instead, he chose the Teleportation Array.

While he wasn't familiar with other Teleportation Arrays, the only one he knew well was the Hundred Kings Cave Teleportation Array that Lu Busi had brought him to.

Just as he stepped out of the Teleportation Array, his Communication Bead started flashing incessantly.

Helian Audong?

Ding Huan picked up the Communication Bead, puzzled. Didn't Helian Audong know he was currently on the run?

She had taken Lu Busi away last time, and he had told her then.

"Mr. Ding Huan, though it's hard for me to say, this concerns Grandfather Busi's life, and I can only ask for your help.

Please act as the Law Officer for Grandfather Busi and rescue him from Ying Fang of the Immortal Law Department..."

Ding Huan frowned; he had agreed to help Helian Audong, but now it was not possible.

He would die if exposed to light.

Before Ding Huan could figure things out, a second message from Helian Audong arrived.

"Rest assured, this time it will be a confrontation in the Treasure Hall of the Immortal Court. We have Emperor Ping Wei's protection; no one dares to touch you. Once this is over, successful or not, you can leave with me under Emperor Ping Wei's escort."

Ding Huan was slightly moved by the idea.

He knew about Emperor Ping Wei, one of the Four Great Emperors.

With Emperor Ping Wei standing up for him, his issues were not issues.

This wasn't just helping Helian Audong; it even provided him with a powerful backer for a bright and open future.

During his time in the Immortal Court, Ding Huan had deeply realized a truth.

If one's own strength was insufficient and one had no backing, navigating the Immortal Court was truly difficult.

Now an opportunity to get acquainted with Emperor Ping Wei presented itself, so he took the job.

Having made up his mind, Ding Huan didn't hesitate and turned back to enter the Teleportation Array again.