The Goddess Gathering Before the Public Trial Hall
The third level of the God-Suppressing Tower.
Beneath the Wind-Thunder Chaos Stele, in No. 1 Cultivation Room, a figure in black sat cross-legged, creating a strange resonance with the Chaos Monument.
Tang Ping's black hair was not tied up, and it cascaded down to his waist like an ink-splashed waterfall, making his handsome face appear even more fair and jade-like.
His eyes were gently closed, and his body was surrounded by a halo of interwoven blue, purple and gold. Blue was the agility of the wind, flowing with the sound of bamboo leaves; purple was the domineering power of thunder, with the hidden roar of lightning; gold was the profundity of time, settling into a reassuring weight.
The three Laws of Origin intermingled and coexisted within him, a sign that his divine soul resonated with the Chaos Monument.
The flowing rhythm of wind, the explosive power of lightning, and the laws of time—these three insights flooded into my mind like a burst dam, yet were organized and quickly settled into my own use under the guidance of my Talent Panel.
Occasionally, a purple tentacle, as thick as a baby's arm, would quietly peek out from his sleeve, expertly dipping into the nearby white jade Spirit Liquid basin, saturating with the Spirit Liquid before quickly retracting.
That was the true form of the Cloud-Touching Vine. This loyal cosmic wonder plant always stayed by Tang Ping's side, except during the private moments he spent with his wife.
In the realm of Law Path, time has no measure. Perhaps it was the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, or perhaps half a day had passed. The aura surrounding Tang Ping was becoming increasingly solid when it was abruptly interrupted by a rapid and peculiar notification sound.
This was a "warning" he set up specifically for those he cared about. In the entire universe, only messages from Luo Feng, his master, Huo Wu, and Luo Xiaoyu could trigger the Smart Assistant to issue alerts at any time.
For ordinary cultivators, the opportunity for sudden enlightenment is extremely rare, and being interrupted could damage their Dao heart and cause them to miss the Great Dao; but Tang Ping's eyelashes trembled slightly, and the aura of laws flowing around his body calmly subsided like a tide, without the slightest stagnation.
What others crave but cannot obtain in cultivation is nothing more than "knowledge reserves" that can be accessed at any time, as presented on his Talent Panel.
This disturbance is negligible.
Tang Ping probed the message with his divine sense, and his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly. The sender was Luo Feng, but the content was a document labeled "evidence of a crime," with a casual line at the end. "Come to the Virtual Universe for a public trial when you have time, or it's fine if you don't."
Evidence: [Tang Ping: Using Luo Feng's influence Inspector Envoy, he coerced the Ganwu Branch's investment department to invest 1250 Hunyuan Unit to acquire their company, indirectly causing a World Lord Rank investor to be demoted to an ordinary employee on Earth.]
Below are links to video materials, agreement documents, and transaction records, but the last line is marked with a special symbol:
[Special Note: This charge was determined solely by Venerable Boswa.]
Following closely behind is the blue URL link for the Virtual Universe trial.
"Venerable Boswa?" A hint of surprise flashed in Tang Ping's eyes.
He had always thought that his master was a kind and gentle person, with a gentle temperament like a spring breeze, unlike the fiery temper of the King Zhen Yan who was always in conflict with others. You should know that most of the crises Luo Feng had encountered in the past were related to the King Zhen Yan's enemies.
I never expected that my master would have living enemies, and that they would be so openly causing trouble, even setting their sights on me.
How can we tolerate this?
With a flick of his finger, Tang Ping forwarded the information verbatim to his master and Grandmaster, making sure to highlight the "Special Note" line in bold red and gold.
Only after doing all this did he click the public trial link. As a top-notch "entertainer," how could he miss such a spectacle?
The next moment, the void distorted, and Tang Ping's figure appeared before the Public Trial Hall in the Virtual Universe.
On the high platform of the hall, Xu Xin, dressed in a light blue dress, stood beside him, while Luo Hua stood to the side holding a dossier. The three of them had solemn expressions.
Below the high platform, the Luo Family's direct descendants knelt densely. These once arrogant and proud young men were now slumped on the ground, their knees damp with sweat, clearly terrified and losing their composure.
Luo Yurong was one of them. Her beautiful face was now completely pale, and her whole body was trembling. There was probably sweat under her knees, but this girl was quite wet.
Looking around at the void, one sees a sea of people.
The Luo Family, now a lineage of the Galaxy Lord and the family of the Inspector Envoy the Virtual Universe Company, has grown into a powerful and prosperous family over the past two hundred years: hundreds of thousands of direct descendants and nearly ten million collateral and vassal families.
This scale is still relatively young in the universe. Ancient families that have been passed down for hundreds of millions of years have hundreds of billions or even trillions of direct descendants. In order to support their descendants, the ancestors of these families dare not lie down and can only risk their lives to fight and struggle outside all year round.
The whispers of the onlookers reached Tang Ping's ears, "How arrogant was Luo Fuxin before? He played with my daughter right in front of me, but now he's crawling around like a dog in front of the mistress."
"And then there's Luo Yanchang. He was sent to mine for illegal transactions last time, but he's only been out for a hundred years and is still living a carefree life. I think this public trial will be all bark and no bite."
"The mistress is too kind! These parasites should be cleaned up!"
Suddenly, a lewd voice interrupted, "Look at Luo Yurong, black stockings and white feet, truly a white lotus in the darkness—wait, what's that under her feet? Tsk tsk, after the trial, can I go clean up? I can drink it like tea."
Tang Ping's lips twitched.
I never imagined there were other weirdos in the world with such bizarre thought processes as him!
Turning around in the direction of the sound, he burst out laughing: it was none other than one of Luo Kedi's descendants whispering to each other.
Luo Kedi stood at the front of the crowd, dressed in a flashy crimson-gold armor, surrounded by nearly ten thousand female members from various ethnic groups. He was undoubtedly the most eye-catching figure in the entire scene.
Luo Kedi spotted Tang Ping at a glance, his eyes lighting up instantly. He quickly pushed through the crowd and waved, "Brother Ping! You're here too?"
He peeked behind Tang Ping, asking curiously, "Sister Xiao Yu didn't come? Is she in seclusion again? That won't do. Look, everyone else in the clan has a companion, it's so embarrassing to be alone. Why don't you pick ten or eight from my juniors? There are beauties from all clans, I guarantee they'll suit your taste!"
Tang Ping was taken aback and glanced at the women behind Luo Kedi: women of all races, some slender and some plump, some gentle like Human Race, some alluring like Snake-Human Race, some lively like Rabbit-Human... they had it all, and it was indeed quite a sight.
Looking around, whether they were direct descendants or collateral relatives of the Luo Family, they were all accompanied by female companions. Nowadays, the Luo Family members were highly sought-after by the Silver Blue Empire and even the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, and they were never short of followers.
Damn, how could we lose?
Without a word, Tang Ping opened his contact list, selected all his female friends (deliberately excluding his master), and sent out a public trial invitation link with a simple note. "Come and support us, we'll provide plenty of Spirit Liquid."
The next moment, the void flashed with light.
Countless figures appeared behind Tang Ping:
First are the Elf Race. The young ones are no more than teenagers, with skin as white as porcelain, almond eyes as clear as a stream, and shallow dimples when they smile, exuding innocence and naivety. The older ones are as cool as moonlight, with pointed ears and agile movements. They have blue or purple energy wings that spread out behind them, giving them an imposing aura.
Next came the Fire Fox Clan, each one naturally alluring, their fiery red eyes brimming with charm, their fluffy fox tails swaying gently, captivating hearts with every glance.
In just a few breaths, over 100,000 goddesses and geniuses gathered behind Tang Ping, each with a unique figure, yet all possessing unparalleled Fenghua.
The onlookers below were completely stunned, exclaiming in astonishment. "Holy crap! When did the Luo Family acquire such a powerful figure? Even more amazing Luo Kedi!"
"Waaaaah, so many goddesses—just thinking about their droppings—being flushed down the drain and mixed with other people's—makes my heart ache!"
Someone nearby poured cold water on the idea. "Brother, wake up! These goddesses are at least at the Star Rank; they've already achieved a flawless physical body and don't need to poop anymore."
"Then I'm even more heartbroken! Aren't they—wouldn't they be even more useful? Waaah!"
Tang Ping: "----"
Luo Kedi stared blankly at the "Goddess Legion" behind Tang Ping, and after a long while, he managed to stammer out a sentence, giving Tang Ping a big thumbs up. "Brother Ping, you're really awesome!"
Tang Ping accepted this highest praise among men without hesitation.
He raised his hand to signal the people behind him to wait a moment, while he led a group of his core female companions to the side of the platform, calmly accepting the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of the entire audience.
The wind rustled through her clothes, and behind her, the sounds of birdsong filled the air; before her lay the impending, lively public trial.
Tang Ping squinted comfortably.
This is life! So satisfying!