Li Xuancang insisted on having his way and left with Tai Haotian, heedless of the consequences. Yan Fa was both anxious and furious.
Seeing that Yan Fa could not stop him from leaving, Tai Haotian gained a deeper understanding of Li Xuancang's standing in the Judgment Court.
Even when Lei Tianjue had presided over the Judgment Court, he had never wielded such absolute authority. Clearly, the Judgment Court had changed.
"Go and rest for a while. Your appointment will come through soon."
Li Xuancang still had to convene the Eternal Council to confirm Tai Haotian as marshal of the Fifth Legion.
"As you command."
Tai Haotian accepted every arrangement Li Xuancang made without the slightest objection.
The Eternal Council convened once more. When everyone had arrived, Li Xuancang got straight to the point.
"I have called this council to appoint Tai Haotian marshal of the Fifth Legion and rebuild the legion."
The moment Li Xuancang spoke, the hall erupted in uproar.
"Court Master Li, what are you saying?"
"Court Master Li, you actually released Tai Haotian from prison?"
"Court Master Li, you're being too rash."
"..."
At the news that Li Xuancang had released Tai Haotian and intended to make him marshal of the Fifth Legion, everyone's faces changed drastically. They were thrown into disarray.
They all knew Tai Haotian and the whole story behind his imprisonment.
Everyone had tacitly accepted the Judgment Court's handling of Tai Haotian: he was to remain imprisoned and never be released.
Yet Li Xuancang had released him without anyone's consent and now wanted to make him marshal of the Fifth Legion. It was outrageous.
"There's nothing wrong with Tai Haotian, so naturally he should be released."
Li Xuancang's voice was calm, yet it silenced the agitated crowd.
"He once commanded an army of his