You Asked Me to Assist Emperor Xin, and You Turned Him into the Human Emperor? - Section 46

Emperor Xin slowly spoke.

"Your Majesty, this is improper. As your subject, even if I have repeatedly distinguished myself, the rites between ruler and subject must not be discarded!"

Just then, Fox Spirit Daji swayed as she spoke.

"Exactly! The Queen Mother is right. The rites between ruler and subject must not be discarded!"

"Your Majesty, Deng Jiugong is arrogant and disrespectful. You must not make him Grand Tutor of Great Shang!"

Fei Zhong and You Hun hurriedly chimed in.

Since the Queen Mother had said so, as long as they stood on her side, they could keep a firm grip on the three-tenths of the king's authority.

At their words, the many civil and military officials below all changed expression and shook their heads.

In a situation like this, no one dared speak. Otherwise, they would suffer the same fate as the Four Great Vassals of Great Shang.

Of the Four Great Vassals of Great Shang, three had been killed, while Marquis of Xibo Ji Chang had proclaimed himself king and raised an army in rebellion!

The many ministers still alive were all extremely cautious. How could they dare oppose the Queen Mother?

Even if Deng Jiugong wasn't beheaded this time, His Majesty would probably punish him. And there was no way he would appoint him Grand Tutor!

"Deng Jiugong, why aren't you kneeling at once?"

Fei Zhong and You Hun spoke up immediately, sly smiles appearing on their faces.

At their words, Deng Jiugong sighed inwardly.

Great Shang was being led into ruin step by step by those three demons and these two treacherous ministers.

"Ding! The host's current situation has been detected. God-Tier Options activated!"

"Option One: Kill the treacherous ministers Fei Zhong and You Hun to restore order to Great Shang. Reward: ten million Great Dao Merit!"

"Option Two: Spare their lives and send them to the front lines to fend for themselves. No reward!"

Just then, the system's notification rang in Deng Jiugong's mind.

"Choose option one!"

Deng Jiugong made his choice without a moment's hesitation.

In the next instant, Deng Jiugong raised his hand. A surge of magical power flashed, and Fei Zhong and You Hun's auras abruptly vanished before everyone's shocked eyes.

They were dead—utterly and completely.

"Ding! Congratulations, host! You killed the treacherous ministers Fei Zhong and You Hun. You have obtained ten million Great Dao Merit!"

From this reward alone, Deng Jiugong could tell just how great an impact the two treacherous ministers, Fei Zhong and You Hun, had had on Great Shang.

They were ordinary mortals without a trace of cultivation, yet killing them had earned him so much Great Dao Merit.

"How dare you!"

Seeing Deng Jiugong kill two of Great Shang's ministers without a word, Fox Spirit Daji was the first to scold him.

The many ministers below all changed expression dramatically.

Deng Jiugong had overstepped his authority!

His Majesty hadn't spoken, yet Deng Jiugong had dared to kill two of Great Shang's ministers.

Such brazen conduct had never been seen in Great Shang.

Even when Grand Tutor Wen was here, he had only publicly reprimanded people. He hadn't dared do anything like this.

Besides, Grand Tutor Wen had held the King-Beating Whip, which could strike the king above and treacherous ministers below.

Yet Deng Jiugong had shown such nerve.

Though many ministers felt a sense of satisfaction, they were all deeply worried.

Deng Jiugong had been too reckless!

He had put himself in grave danger!

"Deng Jiugong, you actually killed two of Great Shang's ministers in front of everyone!"

Emperor Xin's face darkened with fury, and he trembled with rage.

Deng Jiugong had already acted improperly by punishing ministers on his own. Now he had overstepped his authority and committed murder right in front of the king. He was showing utter disregard for the law!

However, Deng Jiugong's importance was beyond compare, especially when measured against Fei Zhong and You Hun. He had repeatedly distinguished himself, and even though Emperor Xin was furious, he couldn't do anything to him. Great Shang still needed Deng Jiugong to conquer Xiqi!

He could only hope Deng Jiugong would show some restraint.

Emperor Xin couldn't help sighing inwardly.

So they were dead. What of it?

His expression was no different from when Queen Jiang had died.

They were already dead, and nothing could bring them back. He couldn't exactly punish Daji for it.

Now that Fei Zhong and You Hun were dead, it would also be difficult to punish Deng Jiugong!

But how could he explain this to the civil and military officials? Where was the dignity befitting a king?

Emperor Xin was at a loss.

"Your Majesty, Deng Jiugong was so brazen that he committed murder right in front of you. What crime should he be charged with?"

Just then, Fox Spirit Daji walked past Emperor Xin.

It was only a brief pass, yet Emperor Xin seemed to become a different person. His expression suddenly turned vicious.

"Deng Jiugong, how dare you! As Great Shang's marshal, you not only disregard the rites between ruler and subject, but commit murder in open court. Are you trying to rebel?"

Emperor Xin flew into a rage.

Seeing Emperor Xin suddenly change, Deng Jiugong sighed inwardly.

No one else could tell, but he could see it clearly.

Emperor Xin had been bewitched by that Fox Spirit again!

If things continued like this, Emperor Xin would surely turn against him.

The civil and military officials below seemed completely stunned. Not one of them dared speak.

The situation had clearly reached a delicate point.

The Three Demons of Nuwa looked at Deng Jiugong, their expressions thoughtful.

His words—"Are you trying to rebel?"—had given them pause.

The front lines were far away. Whenever a military report arrived, how could they know whether what it said was true?

Earlier, His Majesty had ordered Deng Jiugong to return to court, but he had taken his time. Then, as soon as he arrived, he killed two ministers, Fei Zhong and You Hun. It was hard not to wonder what was going on!

"Your Majesty, Deng Jiugong is so insolent. What crime should he be charged with?"

Just then, the Pheasant Spirit asked.

Her words seemed to remind Emperor Xin of something, and he jolted.

Coming back to his senses, he began to consider how to punish Deng Jiugong.

"Ding! The host's situation has been detected. God-Tier Options activated!"

"Option One: Kneel and beg for mercy, pleading with the Queen Mother to spare you. No reward!"

"Option Two: Slay the Three Demons to restore order to the court. Reward: one blind box!"

Just then, the system's notification rang out again.

Deng Jiugong's expression shifted.

Without hesitation, he chose the second option.

Though the Three Demons of Nuwa had powerful backing, they weren't impossible to kill!

However, Nuwa had sent the Three Demons to Emperor Xin's side, supposedly to bewitch him and throw Great Shang into disorder. Deng Jiugong had always wondered what Nuwa's true purpose was in sending them.

The Three Demons had indeed bewitched Emperor Xin and brought chaos to Great Shang's court.

But as time went on, they had gradually started helping Emperor Xin.

As a Saint, Nuwa couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

Yet Nuwa had never intervened when the Three Demons helped Emperor Xin. She seemed to have tacitly approved, which was quite intriguing.

Whatever the reason, the Three Demons' presence was ultimately a calamity for Great Shang!

Now, Deng Jiugong naturally had to kill the Three Demons and restore order to Great Shang's court.

"You three demons have thrown Great Shang's court into chaos. Today, I shall cut you down!"

As soon as Deng Jiugong finished speaking, he had already summoned his twin blades.

At his words, the ministers exchanged glances.