The Establishment of a Credit System! The End of Deadbeats!

Lin Shen's innocent cry, brimming with a sense of justice, echoed through the solemn and dignified "Order Divine Court."

"Spanking!"

These three words are like a pebble thrown into a still lake by a mischievous child.

It instantly shattered the chilling aura of divine justice and the unity of all laws that the three Sages had just created together.

Seated high behind the judgment platform, Taiqing, Laozi figure was shrouded in the black and white energies of the Tai Chi Diagram, had his eyes, which were all-seeing through the ages and devoid of sorrow or joy, flicker almost imperceptibly.

On the face of the Yuanshi Tianzun, which looked as if it had been sculpted from ten thousand years of black ice, one side of his cheek muscles stiffened involuntarily.

Only the Tongtian Jiaozhu heard this and his eyes lit up.

With an expression that said, "I know this inside and out," the Immortal Slaying Sword Qi at his fingertips began to hum excitedly, as if searching for the most tricky and suitable angle to strike.

"Quiet!"

With a cold shout, Yuanshi Tianzun's voice carried the power of the laws of order, forcefully pulling the erratic atmosphere back on track.

His gaze turned to the outside of the hall, his voice as authoritative as Heavenly Constitution.

"Summon the plaintiff, Shi, and the defendant A Huo, to court!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Two beams of Jade Purity Immortal Light shot out from the palace gate, transforming into two invisible chains of order that instantly locked onto the two souls in the Metaverse.

The next moment, Shi and A Huo's figures were uncontrollably "captured" from the virtual world and projected directly into the center of the Divine Court Hall.

"Where... where is this?"

A Huo looked up at the cold, magnificent hall that exuded supreme majesty, his gaze falling on the enormous Jade Ruler above his head that seemed to pierce through souls and judge fate.

His legs went weak instantly, and he collapsed to his knees.

Shi was so excited that he trembled all over.

He saw it! He saw the glimmer of hope!

Let's begin.

The voice of Taiqing Laozi rang out, calm and even, yet it resonated deep within the Divine Soul of the two.

He did not ask any questions, nor did he examine any evidence.

With just a gentle wave of his hand.

The Tai Chi Diagram beneath their feet began to slowly rotate.

The black and white energies, like two living serpents, rose from the image and coiled around the souls of Shi and A Huo respectively.

The next instant.

From their first meeting to opening a shop together, and then to their falling out... everything, big and small, was transformed into incredibly clear images of light and shadow, rapidly rewinding and playing in the void above their heads.

Even their deepest, most secret, and darkest thoughts were ruthlessly unearthed, amplified, and made public by the Yin Yang energies of the Tai Chi Diagram!

In the scene, Shi takes out all his savings, even taking on bank loans, and happily hands over the Lin Shen Coin to A Huo.

"Brother, this is our lifeline from now on!"

The scene shifts, and after obtaining the franchise license, a glint of greed flashes in A Huo's eyes.

"Why should he get half of this business?"

When the scene showed A Huo tearing up the animal skin agreement and shouting, "What does this have to do with you, Shi, even half Lin Shen Coin?"

A Huo's soul trembled violently, his face turning ashen.

Shi, overwhelmed with grief and indignation once again, wept uncontrollably.

The truth needs no words.

The Tai Chi Diagram slowly stopped rotating.

The entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

All the powerful beings of the Primordial World who were spying on the screen through various "Sky Eye" held their breath at this moment.

This will be the first legally binding judgment in the underworld, and indeed in the entire Primordial World since its World Creation.

Its outcome will directly define the cost of "contractual obligations" and "breach of trust"!

"The defendant A Huo, has committed a breach of faith and deserves punishment."

The cold voice of the Yuanshi Tianzun was like the final judgment of the Heavenly Laws.

According to Shen'er's words...

He paused, seemingly considering his words, but ultimately decided to respect the "supreme directive."

"Use the 'Heavenly Dao Measuring Ruler' to strike his buttocks thirty times."

Upon hearing this, Zhurong and Gonggong, who were outside the hall, both shuddered and instinctively covered their buttocks.

A punishment levied by Sage- level official, with the Sage personally enforcing the law—who could withstand that?

A Huo was so terrified that he kowtowed repeatedly, crying and begging for mercy.

"Your Sage, spare my life! I dare not do it again! Spare my life!"

Just as the enormous "Heavenly Dao Measuring Ruler" was already humming, preparing to unleash its thunderous punishment.

A voice filled with suffering and compassion suddenly came from outside the hall.

"Sage, wait a moment!"

Then, once again, Jieyin and Zhunti arrived together.

They were weary from their journey, their faces bearing the weariness and compassion of someone who had "worried themselves sick over the suffering of the people."

"Fellow Daoists, I believe this punishment is inappropriate."

Zhunti bowed deeply to the Three Pure Ones.

"Oh?" The Tongtian Jiaozhu raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Is there something wrong with it?"

"Physical punishment may cause them temporary pain, but it cannot eradicate their evil thoughts." Zhunti spoke eloquently with a compassionate expression.

"If we beat him today, he'll forget the pain once the wound heals, and might even become more brazen, using more covert methods to deceive others."

"Now that we have established this divine court, we should seek a fundamental solution, not merely a temporary fix!"

These words were spoken with righteous indignation, and even the Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, finding them somewhat reasonable.

"Then, in your opinion, what should be done?" Taiqing Laozi asked calmly.

A glint of triumph finally flashed in Zhunti's eyes!

He cleared his throat and announced loudly to all living beings inside and outside the hall who were watching this place.

"Our Western Teachings is willing to cooperate with the Divine Court to jointly launch the 'Three Realms Credit System'!"

"Credit System?"

This new term stunned everyone.

"Indeed!" Zhunti's voice suddenly became passionate, filled with the enthusiasm of a product launch.

"Based on the 'Karma and Merit Settlement Center,' we will establish a 'Credit File' for every living being in the underworld and even the Three Realms!"

"Those who repay their loans on time and keep their promises will have their credit rating improved, and in the future, they will be able to borrow from our bank at higher limits and lower interest rates!"

"And treacherous people like A Huo..."

Zhunti turned his gaze to A Huo, his eyes so cold that A Huo's soul almost froze.

"Their sin should not be recorded in their physical body, but in their 'trust'!"

"I suggest that he be included in the 'Three Realms Dishonest Personnel List'! Permanently!"

"The names of all those on this list will be displayed on screens in major public places throughout the underworld, day and night, without ceasing!"

"His personal 'Lin Shen Coin' account will be frozen, and he will be unable to make any large purchases!"

"He will not be able to obtain a single penny of loan from our bank!"

"Unable to purchase the Dragon Clan's 'Shunfeng Waterway' VIP service!"

"Unable to enjoy Yuanfeng's newly opened 'Seven-Colored Glaze SPA'!"

"Even the Roasted Sweet Potato from the Qiankun Food Sage can only be purchased with cash, limited to one per day!"

"He!"

"It will be completely abandoned by the entire commercial system of the underworld!"

"This kind of 'Social Death' —being isolated, despised, and unable to move an inch—is far more profound, more lasting, and more cautionary for future generations than being given thirty lashes!"

After saying that...

The entire Divine Court, both inside and out, fell into a deathly silence.

All living beings, whether high-ranking Sage or the lowest Ghost Messenger, felt a chill run from the soles of their feet straight to the top of their heads.

That's too ruthless!

That's fucking ruthless!

Physical punishment will eventually be reversed.

But this punishment of being abandoned by the entire civilized society is nothing short of endless torment, a despair from which one can never escape!

Upon hearing this, A Huo's eyes rolled back, and he fainted from fright.

Lin Shen was also stunned as he listened.

Although he didn't understand what "credit reporting" or "blacklist" meant.

But he understood one thing.

That scoundrel! He'll never get to eat delicious Roasted Sweet Potato and lollipops again!

"Great! This is great!"

Lin Shen clapped his hands and cheered, thinking this punishment was much more fun than spanking!

"Let's do it this way!"

With Lin Shen (the Supreme Court Judge) delivering the final verdict.

On this day, the first "debt defaulter" in the history of the Primordial World, and a "credit system" that will influence the next hundreds of millions of years, were officially born!