Li Xuancang's battle against the others could not be concealed. The Imperial Capital's citizens soon learned of it, and the news spread in every direction.
"What? Such a thing actually happened?"
"Is the Divine Dynasty finished?"
"The people in power are all like this. What hope does the Divine Dynasty have left?"
"..."
After learning the full story, the people were panic-stricken.
Those in power were slaughtering one another and could not stand united. What future could the Divine Dynasty possibly have?
The uproar grew ever fiercer. With various factions fanning the flames, Li Xuancang was thrust onto the crest of the storm and condemned by countless citizens.
"Li Xuancang returned from Blackstone Fortress without authorization and fought fiercely against forces from every side, utterly disregarding the bigger picture."
"How hateful! Does he still have the Divine Dynasty in his eyes?"
"With someone like him in power, it is the Divine Dynasty's misfortune and the people's sorrow."
"..."
Li Xuancang immediately became the target of public criticism, as though every fault had been provoked by him.
Once public resentment boiled over, countless impeachments followed.
Under immense pressure, the Judgment Court had already reached its limit.
Yan Fa contacted the other two Court Chiefs and decided on Li Xuancang's punishment.
Li Xuancang was guiding Li Ling'er in her cultivation when Wang Xiaoniu came to report.
"Marquis, Chief Yan requests an audience."
Even though the Great Flame Dynasty no longer existed and the Wild Continent had become cosmic dust, Wang Xiaoniu and the others still habitually addressed Li Xuancang as Marquis Wu'an.
Li Xuancang did not mind. It was merely a form of address.
"Let him in."
Before long, Yan Fa arrived under Wang Xiaoniu's guidance.
"Chief Yan has come in person. Has my punishment been decided?"
Li Xuancang knew he had