Chapter 2166 - 720: Confusion_2

Chapter 2166: Chapter 720: Confusion_2

Even now, the Gu God resides in the Southwest Zone, sheltering many Jiuli Remnants.

This figure is an extremely powerful Upper Eternal, who once competed with ’Shen Bingliang’ for the title of the Lord of Ten Thousand Plagues.

Her power was originally above ’Shen Bingliang’, but she was defeated due to the interference of the Lord of Ten Thousand Disasters, and now she is a candidate Saint for the Ten Thousand Plagues Technique.

Chu Yunyun was not optimistic after hearing this.

If that Gu God knew what plague secret ceremony Chu Xisheng promised her, she might immediately flee as far away as possible.

However, with the help of the Gu God, the spread of the corpse poison would certainly be faster and more widespread.

Just what method would Chu Xisheng use to persuade the Gu God?

Chu Yunyun withdrew these thoughts, her gaze sharp as she looked at Chu Ming: "In your memorial, you stated that those who died by your blade in the Southwest had all paths leading to death. So I intend to dispatch the Minister of the Ministry of Justice to the Southwest, to strictly investigate the illegal activities of these aristocratic families. What do you think?"

The current Minister of the Ministry of Justice is none other than Iron Madman.

Chu Ming understood the implication in Chu Yunyun’s words.

Since they all had paths leading to death, they should withstand scrutiny.

The country values the Dalv Dynasty’s laws, and even she, a close associate of the Holy Emperor, is no exception and must abide by the rules.

If these deceased were indeed innocent, then she herself would have to pay the price.

Yet she remained calm and answered without hesitation, "I have no objection! Everyone I killed had just cause, and there was no undue connection."

Chu Yunyun couldn’t help but nod again.

The reason why the Daning and Emperor Jianyuan were destroyed was primarily due to Emperor Jianyuan’s wanton disregard for the court’s laws once he came to power.

She herself was once plotted against by Emperor Jianyuan and others, sentenced to execution despite her innocence.

After coming back to life for several years, she always harbored resentment and hatred.

Now that the Daning Dynasty is gone and Chu Yunyun has become the New Dynasty’s Empress, how could she repeat the same mistakes?

This was also to help Chu Ming clean up the aftermath.

Chu Yunyun approved of Chu Ming’s actions; though thunderous methods are necessary, one must also pay attention to the ways and means, adhere to self-imposed rules, and convince people wholeheartedly.

Chu Ming executed according to enemy intent and kill intent as the standard, without solid evidence.

However, since those aristocrats resisted taxation and land distribution, they must have left some traces.

Moreover, Iron Madman’s ’Bi’an’ martial skill, under the blessing of Chu Xisheng’s wish-making technique, has become increasingly profound, awakening the ’Constitutional Eye’, allowing him to discern the minutest details, and even perceive clues from the ethereal, unveiling the truth. Even Eternal Gods cannot hide from him.

With Iron Madman’s ability, he would certainly be able to handle this matter properly.

The so-called use of severe laws in chaotic times.

Although Dalv’s national policy for governing the Divine Continent is light labor and low taxes, simplifying administration for the people, it also imposes strict laws on the world. Merely resisting the land distribution policy is a crime punishable by confiscation and exile to the Northern Territory! Not to mention adding participation in rebellion.

Currently, with the Human and God War approaching, and at this moment of life and death for the Human Clan, these people still only think of their own interests, disregarding the overall survival of the Human Clan. How could Dalv tolerate this?

As long as Iron Madman finds any clue or evidence, it could be an explanation to the world.

Proving that Chu Ming’s Sword Intent perception was correct and she did not kill out of resentment but acted in anticipation to protect the Southwest people from being harmed by those traitors and preventing disaster.

"However, enemy intent and kill intent are things that arise in a thought and perish in a thought, and cannot be criteria for law. Even the Emperor cannot execute due to a subject’s fleeting thoughts.

Your battle in the Southwest, though done with urgent and extraordinary measures due to the situation, still violated the court’s legal system and cannot go unpunished. From this day, you are stripped of all positions, to atone by working, waiting for the Minister of the Ministry of Justice’s investigation results before taking further action."

Seeing Chu Ming without any special reaction, she spoke with satisfaction, "My husband and I are clear on rewards and punishments, merit is merit, fault is fault. After this incident is resolved, I will join forces with Xisheng to help you perfect your Inner Heaven and Earth."

Hearing this, Chu Ming couldn’t help but feel joy.

To her, the most important is the trust of Chu Xisheng and his wife.

Other positions and money are unimportant.

So even if Iron Madman ultimately doesn’t find anything in the Southwest, and Chu Xisheng punishes her according to the law, it doesn’t matter.

As long as Chu Xisheng’s trust in her remains, her future is promising.

Just as Chu Ming was about to kneel and express her gratitude, she heard Chu Yunyun coldly say, "Such audacity!"

The Holy Empress of the Human Clan stepped directly to a point two thousand seven hundred miles away.

It was a small village in the Tianbu County in the northern part of He Province, where Chu Yunyun swung her blade, and a metallic explosion thundered in the sky.

The vast Gang Qi swept around but scattered into the surrounding horizon, without harming a single blade of grass or tree beneath.

After Chu Yunyun slashed with one strike, she stood amidst the air, coldly watching a mass of shadows ahead.

"Are you, Mao Hong?"

Chu Yunyun slightly furrowed her eyebrows.

This Mao Hong was the nearly ten thousand super-grade Martial Cultivator released by Chu Xisheng, yet he did not pledge allegiance to Dalv, nor did he accept the court’s Dragon Energy support.

She glanced at the small mountain village below.

The notice from Shen Puzhao was very timely, and her Escape Skill was also decent.

However, over fifty people in this village still died tragically, and the smell of blood steamed up to the sky.

Chu Yunyun’s face turned dark, and she spoke each word decisively, "My husband already told you, once you awaken, your past merits and transgressions are not to be mentioned. If you need Primordial Spirit to nourish your Divine Body, our Dalv Dynasty can also provide Dragon Energy instead.

If you dare lay a finger on our Dalv Dynasty’s people, using Demonic Techniques, my husband and I will relentlessly pursue you across heaven and earth to question and execute you!"

Mao Hong, after exchanging a blow with Chu Yunyun, fled desperately north.

Blood flowed from every orifice of his face.

Actually, before Chu Yunyun arrived, Mao Hong already sensed something was amiss and used a secret escape technique intending to flee far away.

Chu Yunyun’s slash thus didn’t fully hit Mao Hong.

But even so, Mao Hong’s vital organs turned to blood, his Divine Body nearly collapsed.

He was deeply terrified.

This Empress of the Human Clan is incredibly powerful!

He considered his combat power comparable to a Lower Eternal Tier God, yet he could not withstand even a tenth of Chu Yunyun’s strength, not even when she used no Dragon Energy.

Though both demigods, the gap between them was so vast!

Mao Hong sensed the increasing killing intent behind him.

An incredibly fierce Spear Intent locked on his Primordial Spirit.

This mere thought almost shattered his Primordial Spirit.

Mao Hong was in utter despair, with endless unwillingness.

As he fled, he roared angrily, "The Devil Blood Sacrifice Technique, that Burial Sky, Li Tan, and Ziyu also use it, so why can’t I? Using your Dragon Energy is a joke! That little Dragon Energy only barely keeps us alive; how long would it take to restore us to full strength? Moreover, I, Mao, am a child of heaven and earth, always free and unfettered; how could I willingly be controlled by your Dalv?"

Chu Yunyun couldn’t help but sarcastically curl her lips: "You want to be carefree, sure, and you want your Blood Essence restored, fine, go to the north and deal with the Giant Spirits, why harm your own clan?"

Mao Hong’s aura suddenly faltered, unable to respond, but he fled even faster.

However, Chu Yunyun’s Rebellious God Banner Spear had already pierced through, blasting Mao Hong’s Divine Body into powder and blood mist in one shot.

Chu Yunyun raised her hand, summoning the Rebellious God Spear into her grasp, then scanned the surroundings with a formidable gaze.

She looked at the demigod Martial Cultivators who had gathered to watch, with a warning in her eyes.

Chu Yunyun then flashed, heading towards the Tianbu County city not far away.

A year ago, Chu Xisheng had divided the entire Divine Continent and its governed territories into nine thousand regions, each guarded by a demigod Martial Cultivator.

So, when Mao Hong caused chaos, someone should have already intervened to stop him.

She set out with the intention to seek accountability, but upon reaching the venue dedicated to tribution offerings to the demigods in the Tianbu County city, her brows furrowed deeply.

The Martial Cultivator responsible for guarding Tianbu County was named Tang Yi, known as the ’Heavenly Blade’ seventeen thousand years ago.

However, this person had lost control of his thoughts and fallen into demonic possession.

Seeing this demigod sitting inside with a twisted expression, Chu Yunyun couldn’t help feeling a chill in her heart.

This was not merely the work of the Lords of Envy and Desire.

The gods who wield the power of emotions have also acted against the Mortal World Human Race.