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Chapter 685: Qing Luan's Three Questions, Where is the Justice?
Chapter 685: Qing Luan's Three Questions, Where is the Justice?
At the border of the Divine Continent, separated by water, there are four regions, collectively known as Hongze.
Putting aside their differences, the clans temporarily redraw the boundaries of the Four Hong Treasures, allowing for recovery and growth, with a hint of prosperity.
However, in the clear waters, a lingering stench seemed to persist, refusing to dissipate.
The memories of the grand slaughter from years past still echoed in the minds of the beings of Hongze.
Everyone knew how this peaceful sky above them had come to be.
But a few days ago, dense golden flashes disrupted the tranquility of this sky.
Once, a single ray of light from the Celestial Court's reply was enough to shake the hearts and minds of Concatenation Realm Cultivators, making them believe that heaven and earth were about to be transformed, leaving them in great excitement.
But now, the Celestial Court had actually dispatched Celestial Soldiers and Generals to Hongze.
Yet, the beings of this place could only feel a deep sense of apprehension!
"Are they back?"
The three remaining chiefs of the Seven of Southern Hong had all rushed to Eastern Hong, their faces grim.
"We just arrived. Please, seniors."
After the departure of the Bai Long siblings, the person in charge of the East Dragon Palace became the younger generation's Zilan.
She led a few people into the hall, where Zixian and Ziyang stood solemnly in front of a desk, and on that desk, a clean dragon's head hung in mid-air, intently staring at a complaint document on the table.
"Senior Zixuan!"
Lingyue's chief, Qiyan Sheng, was startled for a moment, then happily clasped his hands in greeting.
Originally, the other party had been beheaded by Shi Ren, their head hung high in the Dragon Palace, and their soul imprisoned, a truly miserable fate. But now, although they still appeared as just a head, at least they had come back to life!
"This is the Earth God of Juyang Prefecture."
Prince Ziyang introduced the unfamiliar old man beside him: "Senior Min is an Eighth-Rank Celestial Official of the Celestial Court, and it was he who escorted us back."
"We pay our respects to the Celestial Being."
The chiefs bowed again, their hearts stirred with emotion.
Indeed, it was the Divine Continent, and in such a short time, the Bai Long siblings had already befriended a true Celestial Being, even having them escort them back. What a great honor.
"No need for such formalities." Senior Min Zhiyan politely returned the greeting, also curiously observing their surroundings.
He found it hard to imagine that Lord Shen had emerged from such a remote and watery place.
"Indeed, it's all thanks to your Chief Shen that I was able to return to Eastern Hong. If we're being strict, it's I who should be bowing to you all."
The East Dragon King finally averted his gaze from the complaint document, forcing a smile and jesting: "Unfortunately, I don't have a body now, so I'll just make a note of it and repay you next time."
"..."
Qiyan Sheng and Deng Xiangjun couldn't help but feel a bit awkward.
They carefully scanned the hall once more, but still couldn't find the figure from their memories.
"He... he didn't come back?"
Ever since Shi Ren's demise, Shen Yi had become the pillar of strength for all of Hongze.
Everyone's feelings were complicated; they didn't want him to get involved in this muddy situation, but when they didn't see the young man, their hearts felt inexplicably uneasy.
"Lord Shen holds a high position and has many responsibilities. We, as mere cultivators, couldn't possibly contact him."
Before anyone else could speak, Senior Min Zhiyan shook his head helplessly.
He had tried his best, but now the relationship between the Celestial Court and the Shen Court was too complex. He could no longer casually inquire about court affairs as he once did, even his close friend, the Prefect of Juyang Prefecture, would no longer share any information.
Upon hearing this, the chiefs of the Seven of Southern Hong were stunned.
A true Celestial Being spoke of their own Southern Hong chief with such humility.
In such a short time, Shen Yi had become an existence above even the Celestials!
"It's fine... it's fine."
Qiyan Sheng waved his hands repeatedly, his attitude changing instantly.
Now that their Chief Shen was doing so well, it was better that he didn't return.
"It's good to be busy." A smile appeared on Deng Xiangjun's face. With Southern Hong's rise, not only did it bring glory to Hongze, but it also shone the light of the great sun upon the Divine Continent.
The Bai Long siblings had truly elevated the Seven of Southern Hong to new heights!
A newborn sun should be spotless, so let these matters be buried in Hongze.
"So, what's the matter?"
Senior Min Zhiyan finally asked, having observed that the cultivators here were at most Ninth Rank, and logically, matters of this level shouldn't affect Lord Shen.
But the gathering of Celestial light in Northern Hong was far beyond what was necessary for handling such an issue, a spectacle that even a Great Yi Demon Immortal would struggle to endure.
Silence filled the hall, with no one responding.
After a long while, Ziyang collected the complaint document on behalf of his father: "Since things have come to this, let's redo what we couldn't finish years ago.
"We can only hope that the Qing Luan Proclamation Marshal, who is rumored to be just and impartial, will live up to his reputation."
For the masses, many things are not a matter of choice.
Before the mighty Xianting, the people of Hongze, who are now in their hands, can only offer Ziyang, who serves as a Rain Prayer Official in the Shen Court.
With such an identity, even in front of a local deity like Min Zhiyan, it is not enough, let alone the Celestial Soldiers and Generals, not to mention the Qing Luan Marshal, a Fourth-Rank Celestial General.
The good news is that most of the talented ones have already left Hongze and have found their own paths, so they have branched out.
Even if Hongze is destroyed, at least there is still hope.
After a long time, there may be a great figure who can help overturn Hongze's case.
As for Ziyang and his sister, who left and returned.
They are native to the Dragon Tribe of Hongze, and with their vengeance fulfilled and nothing left to hold them back, they naturally want to share the fate of this place.
"Let's go!"
Ziyang, rarely, walked in front of the East Dragon King. With only a skull remaining, how could he let this old man endure the storms for the younger generation?
"Even if we die, we must stand up for what's right!"
He held the complaint document stamped with the Four Hong Seals, each character representing the grievances and discontent of the countless beings of Hongze.
Based on Shi Ren's final order to purge Hongze, how could he be worthy of the title of a celestial being? How could he not rebel?
Outside the hall, numerous Hongze cultivators looked on with anticipation.
At the forefront were the Master of the Treasure Flower Sect and the Treasure Flower Fairy.
The old woman and the young girl stared blankly at the crowd that came out, but they never saw the person they had in mind.
Xuan Qing had not returned, and Shen Yi was not there.
The fallen Tian Jiao had already been reborn, and the Master of Hongze might have more important matters to attend to.
Hongze was ultimately just an insignificant part of their Dao journey, and they themselves were merely insignificant flowers in that landscape.
The cultivators probably understood what was happening, and their disappointment quickly faded as they adjusted their emotions and looked north with solemn faces.
Even the Xianting cannot extinguish the human instinct for survival.
Hongze is innocent!
Led by Ziyang, a vast crowd soared into the sky from the waters, heading north!
...
North Hong, the abode of the celestials.
The vast Celestial Soldiers and Generals surrounded the air, each clad in gleaming armor and holding long spears.
Inside the hall, two sat, and two stood straight.
Even as a bystander, Qifeng Xingxiu casually occupied the main seat, while Qing Luan, the commander, sat in the secondary position.
Hong Jing stood behind Qing Luan with his hands hanging, while Qing Hua stood in the hall.
"Such dense killing intent."
Hong Jing gazed into the distance outside the hall, his face covered in frost.
Having personally visited Hongze for several days, he was, of course, aware of Shi Ren's disappearance.
The parents of Hongze, a group of Celestial Officials, had disappeared without a trace. Absurd! Moreover, this person was related to him, a nephew of sorts, so how could he not be furious?
Adding to this was the dense killing intent and the stench of blood, indicating the horrifying atrocities committed here.
It was shocking!
A group of ordinary mortals dared to conceal their actions from the Xianting and commit such inhuman acts.
If not for Qing Luan's persistence, these beasts would have gotten away with it.
Not a single mistake, not a single hair, not a single word, not a single look, not a single thing, not a single person, not a single place, not a single book, not a single glance!
Even Celestial Officials were not spared. Is there anything they dare not do?
Qifeng closed his eyes to rest.
Before coming here, even he had not imagined witnessing such a scene.
As the Xianting's righteous deity, he would not interfere until the truth was revealed.
On the contrary, Qing Luan seemed to have expected this, remaining calm as ever.
He even had the mind to ask other questions.
"Qian Qing, since you ascended, no one has ever inquired about your origins. After all, you are a meritorious immortal recognized by heaven and earth, but now I want to ask one more question."
Qing Luan slowly raised her eyes to the Golden Body Dharma Image in front of her, "Where do you come from?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Hua respectfully cupped her hands and, after a long silence, replied calmly, "I come from Hongze."
At this point, there was no point in hiding anything.
Hearing the name Hongze, Qing Luan withdrew her gaze, and a faint hint of sarcasm gradually appeared on her face, "It's still the flesh and blood that nourishes people. In a place like hell, such merit can be born. It's not easy for you."
"..."
Qing Hua was unmoved by the sarcasm and simply lowered her palms, turning to look outside the hall.
Countless cultivators surged forward, approaching the area guarded by the Celestial Soldiers and Generals.
"Let them through," She slightly raised her palm.
The Celestial Soldiers hesitated for a moment. It was clear that General Qian Qing, although the main general, was obviously the one being investigated.
Youyunshan's face turned solemn, and with a subtle gesture, the five hundred soldiers he led quietly dispersed, pushing aside their colleagues to make way.
"Thank you, Immortal General," Ziyang said softly in gratitude.
"No need for politeness. Remember to explain everything clearly and leave nothing out. Don't mislead yourself or others."
Youyunshan sighed. He didn't believe that General Qian Qing would be a treacherous person, and now, only these ordinary mortals could save him.
Ziyang nodded and then led several cultivators with the highest cultivation into the abode of the immortals.
"The Dragon Demon of Hongze, Ziyang, the Rain Prayer Official of the Shen Court, pays respects to the esteemed immortals!"
He knelt down with a loud thud, holding the complaint document high with both hands, his voice firm.
With a ninth-rank cultivation, he remained composed in front of a group of at least fifth-rank Celestial Officials, clearly demonstrating his growth over this period.
Qing Luan didn't get up but calmly looked at this group of ordinary demons and wild cultivators. After a moment, he spoke softly, "You've had enough time. Speak your mind directly."
Under the gaze of the numerous beings of Hongze.
Ziyang turned back to look at his father, took a deep breath, and said, "Everything I, a small demon, want to say is written on this complaint document. I hope the esteemed immortals will review it!"
Qing Hua quickly stepped forward, took the document, and silently placed it on Qing Luan's table.
"The Hongze Celestial Official Shi Ren, in his pursuit of pleasure, acted cruelly and unjustly, granting power to evil demons, and for his own desires, he didn't hesitate to cause chaos in his jurisdiction, triggering a Killdoom that lasted a full ten million years. During this time, countless innocent lives perished..."
Although Ziyang was kneeling on the ground, his voice became louder and louder.
"Furthermore, he personally issued the order for the Purging of Hongze, treating human lives as grass, leading the Northern Hong cultivators and demons to slaughter all the clans, solely to boost his immortal prestige!"
Listening to these indignant words, Qifeng Xingxu slowly opened his eyes.
Hong Jing was furious, "You're full of crap!"
The person mentioned by the other party was not a Celestial Official but sounded more like a demon lord.
Qing Luan's eyes turned solemn, and he pressed his palm to stop Hong Jing's outburst. He scanned the crowd below, "I understand. This general will send people to investigate this matter. If it's true, we will definitely punish according to the Heavenly Law, without any favoritism."
Upon hearing these words,
Ziyang and the others behind him showed joy on their faces.
But before they could praise the fairness of the Immortal General, everyone's faces changed drastically.
Qing Luan's tone shifted, and he said calmly, "But now, I'm asking about your matter."
"Us...?" Ziyang looked on in confusion.
"Where has the Celestial Official of this place gone?" Qing Luan slowly stood up.
"He... he's unforgivable..." Ziyang said, a bit lost.
"Let me repeat. I already know about him. He will be dealt with according to the Heavenly Law, and you will get justice. But now, I'm asking, where did he go?"
Qing Luan descended the long steps and slowly approached Ziyang.
A fourth-rank Immortal General, with just the aura emanating from his body, was enough to make this group of ordinary demons and wild cultivators tremble, nearly suffocating.
Seeing this, Qifeng Xingxu instinctively frowned.
"Quickly tell the truth. If there's a single lie, this general will personally send you to the Execution Platform for Demons!" Hong Jing exhaled and glared at them.
Just then, Qing Hua stepped forward silently, standing between the people of Hongze and Immortal General Qing Luan.
She bowed respectfully, "Initially, when I received the merit bestowed by Heaven and Earth, I was preparing to ascend to Heaven to report, but Shi Ren forcibly intercepted me, took me to this hall, bound me with immortal methods, and forcibly took my merit."
This simple statement made Qifeng Xingxu stand up abruptly.
As the embodiment of the Heavenly Deity and the Dao Order, he couldn't tolerate such an act.
Hong Jing's face also turned pale.
They knew that Shi Ren was from the same lineage as him, and if he had indeed done such a thing, it might implicate their sect.
If this news came from someone else, it might be fine, but Qian Qing was a fifth-rank Immortal General, and it was highly likely to be true.
Thinking of this, Hong Jing didn't dare to speak further and retreated weakly.
"Another crime."
Qing Luan looked at this golden-bodied Fa Xiang and nodded slightly, "I've taken note. What about the others?"
Asking the same question three times was enough to make even the dumbest person suspicious.
Ziyang's breathing became rapid as he stared intently at this fourth-rank Immortal General known for his fairness. After a long while, as if summoning all his courage, his eyes turned red, and he roared, "He's dead!"
"He's dead!"
(End of Chapter)
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