His eyes were red as he stared fixedly at the Dragon King and the officials present, every word soaked in blood and tears:
"Nezha was unruly, foolish, and acted on a moment of impulse, bringing a catastrophic disaster upon Chentang Pass!
"But now he has slit his own throat to atone. The blood feud with the Dragon Clan has been completely settled!
"As for the Human King, Nezha merely startled his royal carriage and caused not the slightest injury. Why must you drive him to his death to repay with his life!
"If you had not pressed us step by step, if you had not insisted on exterminating us, how could my child have ended up like this!"
The guilt, heartache, rage, and helplessness he had bottled up for so long erupted at that moment.
His whole body trembled. Looking at the pile of flesh and bones on the ground, the restraint in his eyes completely collapsed, leaving only the piercing pain of a father.
The Zhaoge official's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sternly:
"Li Jing, how dare you!"
His grim gaze nailed Li Jing in place, his official authority as heavy as a mountain:
"Disturbing the Human King's royal carriage is already a heinous crime!
"Moreover, that was the Heaven-Suppressing Arrow. Had it struck, the Human King's life would have hung by a thread!
"Your Li Family dared commit the monstrous crime of attempting to murder the Human King. Even if Nezha has taken his own life to atone, it cannot redeem his sins!"
"Since Nezha is dead, come back to Zhaoge with me to answer for this!
"If the Human King passes judgment, your entire clan may be executed. You, Li Jing, should not think of escaping either!"
Li Jing's chest heaved violently as his blood surged.