The sheer brutality of this punishment instantly stunned the uninformed onlookers. A chorus of sharp gasps suddenly rose from the crowd.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, in particular, had already begun trembling slightly, thoughts of retreat sprouting in their hearts.
Dai Mubai did not question whether Dai Weisi was telling the truth.
After all, Ning Rongrong's words just now had also revealed that the crime of treason against the race truly existed.
Thus, Dai Weisi had no reason whatsoever to lie.
What bothered Dai Mubai more, however, was why Dai Weisi knew the details of Treason Against the Race while he did not.
What exactly did that mean?
Dai Mubai did not want to think about it, nor did he dare to.
"Sect Master Ning, is what Dai Weisi said true?"
Yu Dashi drew a deep breath and looked at Ning Fengzhi, his gaze burning as though he were trying to grasp his last lifesaving straw.
"Dai Weisi spoke the truth."
Ning Fengzhi's eyes flickered, as though he were pondering something. Only after a long while did he utter those words.
As soon as he spoke, silence fell once again. Everyone from Shrek Academy looked utterly grim.
This was the heinous crime of treason against the race-a betrayal of humanity and the entire Soul Master World.
Such a charge was no laughing matter.
If they were truly sentenced on that charge, all of them would die, and their infamy would endure for ten thousand years.
Dai Mubai's expression shifted several times, but he never uttered a word.
"Boss Dai, Fatty, I appreciate your kindness, but stand down. I can't let you bear this charge."
Just then, Tang San's utterly calm voice suddenly rang in Dai Mubai's and Ma Hongjun's ears.
"Tang San, I..."
Dai Mubai hesitated, unable to finish.
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