Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 451 - 444: The Great Villain

"Treason? Once this charge is established, no one in the Immortal Prime Minister's Mansion or Ying Fang's mansion will be spared, not even an ant."

"Even if Emperor Wushang intervenes, it won't help."

"The rules are agreed upon by everyone. Once set, even the Heavenly Emperor can't change them."

"Unless he no longer wishes to play this game."

"As long as he's not foolish, Emperor Wushang knows how to choose."

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Bu Yue's face turned pale. How could he still play this game?

Cold sweat streamed down Ying Fang's forehead. Was this the end for everyone in his family?

Before, it had always been his opponents who were driven to despair by him, but today was it his turn?

All he did was accuse Lu Chongdao of insubordination and now his entire family might be executed. If he continued to pursue the charges of corruption against Lu Chongdao, wouldn't that dig up and slaughter his ancestors all over again?

No, he must quickly refute, quickly...

These four words repeatedly emerged in Ying Fang's mind, yet he couldn't find any law to base his counterargument on.

Other charges could be countered by combining laws if the Dao Rhythm Law was not invoked. However, there was no way to legally extricate oneself from accusations of treason.

Let alone the Immortal Ministers present, even Emperor Wushang himself felt a chill in his heart.

If someone later used his imperial decree to persecute those he disliked, wouldn't that throw the Immortal Court into chaos?

No, this loophole in the Nine Court Immortal Law must be closed.

Whether or not Emperor Wushang plans to amend this loophole in the Nine Court Immortal Law, it can't be changed now.

For Ying Fang at the moment, he had no capacity left to worry about the case against Lu Chongdao; his mind was preoccupied with one thing only.

That was how to extricate himself from this situation?

The more urgent he felt, the more he couldn't think of any article that would exempt him from punishment.

Ding Huan saw Ying Fang's demeanor and felt somewhat speechless.

This fool, if you can't find a law to exempt you from the punishment, couldn't you think of mitigating it first and then gradually exonerate yourself?

He had planned a more severe move after Ying Fang countered this one.

He hadn't expected Ying Fang wouldn't be able to counter this at all. And to think you are an official from the Immortal Law Department, pah!

Emperor Jin He watched Ding Huan incredulously. He had heard from his granddaughter, Qin Zhinan, about Ding Huan's profound understanding of the Five Elements Law, which was why he greeted Ding Huan the moment he arrived.

Frankly, he wanted Ding Huan to continue teaching his granddaughter and direct grandson.

Now he watched as Ding Huan effortlessly pressured Ying Fang into a corner without even invoking the Dao Rhythm Law, using just the Immortal Law.

And it was the very first article of the Nine Court Immortal Law.

How formidable was that?

It was staggeringly impressive.

Previously, when Ying Fang prosecuted Lu Chongdao, no one thought Lu Chongdao could escape the charges.

Now they realized how easily Lu Chongdao had been exonerated, which was a complete turnaround.

Being able to delve into the Nine Court Immortal Law to such a degree proved how formidable Ding Huan's talents were.

Emperor Wushang was now the presiding judge.

Normally, it would be Emperor Wushang's turn to prompt Ying Fang to rebut now.

But this time Emperor Wushang remained silent - to speak would mean the complete annihilation of both Ying Fang's and Bu Yue's families.

The Immortal Court Palace fell into a deep silence, as if time had frozen.

Emperor Wushang sighed deeply. No matter what, he couldn't allow the authority of the Nine Court Immortal Law to be trampled.

Just as Emperor Wushang was about to speak, an unexpected voice rang out, "Great Emperor above, your subject has something to say."

Emperor Wushang perked up. After clearly seeing the person bowing deeply before him, he gently said, "Star Lord Wucheng, there is no need for formalities. Speak freely."

Star Lord Wucheng bowed to Ding Huan. "Mr. Law Officer Ding, Chang Yi did not intend to target you personally. It was solely for the improvement of the Nine Court Immortal Law. Please understand, Mr. Law Officer Ding."

Star Lord Wucheng, one of the Ten Great Star Lords, showed such a humble attitude towards Ding Huan. Even if Ding Huan were haughty, according to propriety, he should bow in return and offer humble words.

What surprised everyone was that Ding Huan, hands behind his back, just coldly stared at Star Lord Wucheng: "Star Lord Wucheng, do you realize what it means for you to speak out now?"

Ding Huan himself hadn't expected that Star Lord Wucheng, seeking death, came out to aid Bu Yue and Ying Fang.

This fellow was the black-clothed cultivator who had wiped out the Qianyuan Immortal Manor; Ding Huan had intended to find the right opportunity to inform Helian Audong of it.

After all, he didn't fully understand the entrenched grievances and didn't plan to intervene.

Now that this guy opposed him openly, he could not be blamed for seeking revenge for the Luodao Immortal Sect.

He remembered that it was this man who destroyed the Luodao Immortal Sect because its core disciple, Veisa Sword, killed his nephew, Chang Ziheng.

Seeing his simple and honest appearance, he really struck a hard blow.

Still in his honest demeanor, Star Lord Wucheng said, "Regardless of what it implies, as one of the Ten Great Star Lords, I too must contribute to the perfection of the Nine Court Immortal Law."

Ding Huan understood then. This guy wasn't speaking for Bu Yue and Ying Fang but had seen that Emperor Wushang didn't want to destroy the Bu Yue family completely and thus chose to speak.

Such a sycophant.

Ding Huan chuckled, "Let me remind you one more time, you could have spoken after the case ended; speaking now means you're offending me."

After Ding Huan finished speaking, the Immortal Court Palace fell into an eerie silence. Suddenly, he felt a bit like a major villain.

"Ding Huan, you are merely a Loose Cultivator Law Officer and yet you dare to threaten one of the Ten Great Star Lords. Are you seeking death?" Bu Yue shouted without hesitation.

At that time, he had to muddy the waters.

Ding Huan looked at Bu Yue, "If you want to die thoroughly, just go ahead and spout nonsense."

Bu Yue, furious, suddenly remembered Ding Huan's identity and his combat abilities, snorted, and then held his tongue.

He also knew that Star Lord Wu Cheng had not stepped forward for his sake but for Emperor Wushang.

Those in the Immortal Court Palace knew of Ding Huan's prowess, but with the Ten Great Star Lords high above, Ding Huan's few threats seemed inconsequential and just youthful arrogance.

In front of Bu Yingyin and several others, Ding Huan played the part of an old decrepit, but in this Immortal Court, everyone could easily tell that Ding Huan was young.

People didn't openly confront him with the Nine Court Immortal Law, so what could he do?

Ding Huan had only this one chance to deal with Star Lord Wu Cheng.

After this chance, they would likely never stand together in the Immortal Court Palace again.

Previously, Ding Huan and Star Lord Wu Cheng had never met, so on what basis could he confront Star Lord Wu Cheng?

Star Lord Wu Cheng, with quite the good temperament, did not mind Ding Huan's threats but instead said,

"Just now, when the Law Officer Ding spoke of the crimes of Ying Fang Law Officer and Prime Minister Bu Yue, both Ying Fang and Bu Yue showed a state of incredulous disbelief.

Only those who have never thought of such things would show such expressions. This can serve as proof that they did not intend to rebel. This is evidenced by the fluctuations of the Dao Rhythm Law..."

Saying this, Star Lord Wu Cheng raised his hand and threw two Crystal Balls into the Void.

The Crystal Balls showed Ding Huan's enforcement of Law next to the incredulous and disbelieving faces of Ying Fang and Bu Yue, with the surrounding Dao Rhythm Law fluctuations also displaying a sudden state.

Such fluctuations of the Dao Rhythm Law showed no trace of rebellious intent or mindset.

Standing in this Immortal Court Palace, no mere mortals could misinterpret what was clear and evident.

As Star Lord Wu Cheng said, if there truly had been thoughts of rebellion previously, their reactions and the law fluctuations would not have been as such.

The initial reaction should have been panic upon being discovered, not bewildered perplexity.

In fact, everyone knew that the accusation of rebellion was just a severe accusation made by Ding Huan.

Anyone with brains would know—how could an Immortal Prime Minister and a Flag Leader rebel against the Immortal Court? Such a notion was unbelievable to all.

Star Lord Wu Cheng then stepped back, having done enough. As long as Ying Fang was not foolish, he would stand forth to exonerate himself.

What became of Ying Fang and Bu Yue was not his concern.

Ding Huan watched Star Lord Wu Cheng and thought to himself, "This old fox is quite cunning, stirring him up this way yet neither erupting in anger nor enforcing the law."

As long as this fellow dared to use the Crystal Ball to enforce the law, he would immediately use the Nine Court Immortal Law to put him in his place.

This guy actually presented evidence and then withdrew without enforcing any law or uttering nonsense. He obviously had a deep understanding of the Nine Court Immortal Law.

Before Ying Fang could speak, Bu Yue, his face full of regret and his eyes red, stepped forward and bowed deeply.

"I, Bu Yue, have let down the Heavenly Emperor's expectations, actually forgetting that Master Lu was empowered by an imperial mandate to stop Master Lu from searching the Prime Minister Mansion. I was foolish."

At the palace, one normally need only address the emperor, but now Bu Yue reverently called him the Heavenly Emperor, showing both genuine fear and demonstrating his loyalty.

Moreover, Bu Yue reminded everyone that he only stopped Master Lu Chongdao from entering the Prime Minister Mansion for the search; the matter of enforcing the law had nothing to do with him, thus abandoning Ying Fang.

Naturally, Ying Fang would not miss this opportunity and quickly knelt: "Heavenly Emperor above, Ying Fang has mishandled the law enforcement and is willing to accept punishment."

Emperor Wushang waved his hand, "Stand up and talk."

After standing, Ying Fang bowed to Ding Huan, "Thank you, Officer Ding, for making me aware; otherwise, when I later recall that I was the one who mishandled the law, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

But even so, I am still at fault. According to the 176,121st bylaw of the subdivision laws, although Minister and I didn't consciously commit the act, we inadvertently mishandled the Immortal Law.

Ying Fang is willing to be confined for 15,000 years and fined three million High Grade Immortal Crystals for offenses beneath that of treason..."

Ding Huan watched coldly as Ying Fang went on a tirade, waiting until Ying Fang had finished before he spoke lightly, "You have no right to give yourself the law, how to enforce it is my concern."

Ying Fang wanted to lessen his and Bu Yue's crimes, but would Ding Huan allow it?

"Please speak, Officer Ding," Emperor Wushang said, looking kindly at Ding Huan.

He now understood that Ding Huan was a fierce character, mediocre in cultivation but ruthless when taking action.

Everyone's eyes turned to Ding Huan, and it was no longer about saving Master Lu Chongdao.

It was about how Ding Huan easily saved Master Lu Chongdao and then casually disposed of both his opponent and the opponent's Law Officer.

"Ding Huan, do not kill Bu Yue and Ying Fang, it would offend the emperor," an unexpected telepathic message reached Ding Huan's ears.

Ding Huan was startled; he hadn't noticed who sent the message. Moreover, the sender had sent the message amid so many Immortal Emperors without detection, which was quite impressive.

He was sure it was neither Emperor Jin He nor Emperor Ping Wei.

Initially, Ding Huan indeed intended to pursue the victory, at least wanting to take down Ying Fang.

After hearing the telepathic message, Ding Huan changed his mind. Taking down Ying Fang would only upset Emperor Wushang, which would be of no benefit to him.

Moreover, Emperor Wushang likely cared more about Bu Yue, and he had to lessen Bu Yue's crimes somewhat.

This approach would maximize his benefits at the current moment. As for Bu Yue, he hadn't provoked him yet.

Thinking this, Ding Huan said, "Bu Yue, as the Immortal Prime Minister, refused Master Lu's search of the mansion, violating the 45,000th law of the Nine Court Immortal Law, fined 10 million Immortal Crystals.

Ying Fang showed contempt for the majesty of the Immortal Court, trampled on imperial authority, and recklessly mishandled Immortal Law, which deserves no leniency.

According to the 9,036th law of the Nine Court Immortal Law, Ying Fang shall be stripped of his current position as Flag Leader, his Purple Mansion shattered, nine meridians severed, fined 13 million Immortal Crystals, and imprisoned for 119,000 years."

On hearing Ding Huan's enforcement of the law, some people breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone knew that Ding Huan had let Bu Yue off lightly; otherwise, even according to the 45,000th law stated by Ding Huan, Bu Yue could have had six meridians severed and imprisoned for tens of thousands of years.

The same law could have many different punishments, depending on which the Law Officer chose to apply.

Bu Yue breathed a sigh of relief, while Ying Fang's vision turned dark.

Emperor Wushang was very satisfied with Ding Huan's enforcement of the law, as it gave him face.