In every Divine Domain on the Continent of the Gods, people had to show humility toward the Main God they worshipped. Conduct like Han Shuo's already amounted to blasphemy against the Main God. The charge could be minor or serious; if someone pursued it deliberately, it could even directly affect Han Shuo's future in Shadow City!
Thus, when Han Shuo saw that trace of a sneer at the corner of Ralph's mouth, a sense of foreboding rose in his heart.
Sure enough, Ralph waited until Wallace finished the ceremony and everyone raised their heads and stood up again, then immediately barked, "Lord Brian, you showed no devotion to the Main God just now. You didn't even kneel on one knee! As a follower of the Main God, such blasphemy is unforgivable!"
Wallace, who had been about to announce something, looked somewhat surprised at Ralph's words. Turning to glance at Han Shuo, Wallace frowned. "Brian, is what Ralph just said true?"
"I never expected Lord Ralph to be so narrow-minded. We merely had a verbal disagreement a couple of days ago, yet Lord Ralph has chosen this occasion to maliciously slander me. I'm truly astonished!" Han Shuo naturally would not admit it. Once he was branded a blasphemer, if someone used it against him, he really would be in considerable trouble.
"You're quite skilled at telling barefaced lies, Lord Brian. If you dared to do it, why won't you admit it?" Ralph snapped coldly, staring straight at Han Shuo with sharp eyes. He seemed intent on overpowering him with his presence and making him feel guilty. Beside them, Wallace, Andrei, and the others all watched with piercing eyes. If Han Shuo showed even the slightest trace of unease, they would detect it.
Unfortunately, the firmness of Han Shuo's will was far