Inside the Judgment Court's main hall, Li Xuancang stripped Nangong Cang of his position as Grand Marshal. Nangong Cang stumbled over his words, wanting to argue, yet not knowing how to begin.
"Regent King, Palace Master Dongfang, Hall Master Zhang, and the others are outside requesting an audience."
At that moment, Yan Fa came to report.
Hearing this, hope ignited in Nangong Cang's eyes, as though a drowning man had seized the last straw that could save his life.
"Let them in."
Li Xuancang knew perfectly well why they had come, but he did not take it to heart.
After Dongfang Shenhuo and the others entered the main hall, they immediately saluted Li Xuancang.
"Greetings, Regent King..."
Li Xuancang's deep gaze swept over them. Dongfang Shenhuo and the others' hearts gave a sudden lurch, and they felt their scalps prickle with horror.
"You have come together. What is it you wish to report?"
Li Xuancang withdrew his gaze, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger.
The group exchanged glances. In the end, Dongfang Shenhuo rose and spoke.
"Regent King, we came because of Azure Origin Realm's fall."
Li Xuancang's expression did not change at all. With his eyes, he signaled for Dongfang Shenhuo to continue.
"With Azure Origin Realm lost, Du Shaokun's crimes are unforgivable, and Grand Marshal Nangong cannot escape responsibility either. However, the Expeditionary Army needs Grand Marshal Nangong to preside over the overall situation. We ask that you show mercy and allow Grand Marshal Nangong to atone through meritorious service."
The others did not care whether Du Shaogan lived or died, but they had no choice but to plead for Nangong Cang.
Nangong Cang was of the same faction as them, and the position of Grand Marshal of the Expeditionary Army was far too important to lose.