Steel Bone's entire body stiffened, every cry and plea for mercy stuck fast in his throat.
The motion of repeatedly kowtowing also froze. He opened his mouth, his throat dry and tight, yet he could not utter a single word in his defense.
All reason had been cut off. He asked others for forgiveness, yet he himself could not forgive others.
His own logic had sealed his mouth.
But Steel Bone ultimately could not bear to give up on his big brother. Even though his words were incoherent and he had no confidence at all, he still shook his head in panic and tried to explain.
"It's different... it's not the same. Big Brother is the Brotherhood's leader. He has greater value alive. Only if he lives can he make amends..."
"Fuck you!" Bai Ye was already annoyed just listening to him speak. The General's Saber instantly left its sheath.
Clang—!
Accompanied by a clear dragon's cry, the icy blade came crashing down before Steel Bone's astonished eyes.
"NO!!"
Zhou Zhenjiang's eyes nearly split apart, but in the next instant, the blade swept across his throat, and his voice abruptly stopped.
His head flew high into the air, then fell heavily and rolled to Steel Bone's feet.
The head lay tilted on its side, its eyes wide open, unwilling to rest in death!
Steel Bone was struck as if by lightning, the blood throughout his body freezing solid in an instant.
He stared blankly at his big brother's head, trembling violently all over, his crimson eyes seeming ready to burst.
"You... you killed my big brother!? Why did you kill him!? He already knew he was wrong! He was only blinded by the Godstone! Why couldn't you forgive him and give him another chance!?"
Bai Ye lowered his bloodstained saber