Spirit Realm Walkers had special status and were not subject to ordinary laws. The Five Elements Alliance Investigation Department's Tribunal was specifically established to handle cases involving Spirit Realm Walkers.
The laws used to punish Spirit Realm Walkers likewise differed from the laws understood by the general public. There was no concept of human rights; executions were the norm, imprisonment secondary.
On one hand, Spirit Realm Walkers with supernatural abilities posed far too great a threat to society. They were like ticking time bombs. Talking about human rights for bombs was the most inhumane thing of all.
On the other hand, certain criminals possessed exceptional talent. If they were not sent back to the Spirit Realm in time, they might rapidly grow stronger through frequent dungeon entries and exits, eventually becoming Saints or even dominator-level powerhouses.
Thus, promptly sending them back to the Spirit Realm was the simplest and most efficient solution.
The grand doors of the Tribunal stood open. Escorted by two investigators, Zhang Yuanqing passed through the corridor, through the three-meter-tall doors, and entered the magnificent, cathedral-like Tribunal.
The Tribunal's layout resembled that of a courthouse, with a judge's bench, gallery, and prosecution table, but no defense table.
Behind the judge's bench stood another ten high-backed chairs, positioned above the rest and overlooking the entire hall.
Today was a special day. Yuanshi Tianzun, an official legendary figure, would receive the highest level of trial in the Investigation Department's Tribunal.
For this reason, the Investigation Department's guards had reported to work an hour early, sealed off the building, and guarded every entrance and exit, strictly prohibiting anyone from coming or going.
Dominator-level leaders personally maintained order at the scene.
Their main purpose was to prevent the criminal from being driven to desperation, resisting with force, and escaping.
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