Law Enforcement Hall
The lights were on, but the atmosphere was somber.
Dozens of Yu Luomian's direct descendants have been detained here, all of them looking bewildered, either resentful or fearful.
The elder in charge of law enforcement had a stern expression and was checking the roster one by one, conducting preliminary questioning.
Yu Tianming's arrival drew everyone's attention.
"Young Sect Master!"
The elder in charge of law enforcement stepped forward and bowed.
Yu Tianming nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the detained clansmen, among whom were his uncles and cousins.
At this moment, their fate largely rests in his hands.
"How is the situation?"
Yu Tianming asked, his voice calm and unreadable.
"Reporting to the young sect leader, all key personnel have been brought to the scene, and there has been no resistance so far."
"We are currently conducting preliminary questioning and have not yet found clear evidence of involvement in the rebellion, but several people admitted to knowing that Yu Luomian had been behaving abnormally recently, but failed to report it," the law enforcement elder replied respectfully.
Yu Tianming nodded.
This result was not unexpected. No matter how foolish Yu Luomian was, it was unlikely that he would tell all his descendants about his collusion with Salas.
He walked to the front of the hall and calmly looked down at the tribespeople with their various expressions.
" Yu Luomian colluded with foreign enemies, plotting to harm me. The evidence is conclusive, and he has been executed."
Yu Tianming's voice clearly resounded throughout the entire Law Enforcement Hall, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a chorus of suppressed gasps and gasps.
Although there had been speculation, the fact that the young sect leader himself confirmed Yu Luomian's death still brought a huge shock.
"The first rule of our ancestral precept: Those who betray their clan shall die."
Yu Tianming continued, his voice icy, "This matter will not end here. All those involved will be severely punished according to clan rules."
The faces of the people below turned even paler, and some were even trembling.
"But,"
Yu Tianming changed the subject, "Our family also upholds the law, distinguishes right from wrong, and those who are guilty are not pardoned; those who are innocent are not prosecuted."
The Law Enforcement Hall will conduct a thorough investigation to distinguish between good and evil.
If someone voluntarily confesses to what they know, their punishment may be mitigated at the discretion of the authorities.
If they remain obstinate and attempt to conceal or cover it up, once discovered, their crime will be compounded!
Yu Tianming's words were clear and logical, and he did not generalize about everyone.
This brought some peace of mind to some of the clansmen who had nothing to hide but were simply implicated, while it caused inner turmoil for those who knew something.
"During this period, everyone must cooperate with the investigation and remain at home."
Yu Tianming added one last sentence.
This handling of the situation drew a look of admiration from the elder in charge of law enforcement; this young sect leader was more experienced than he had imagined.
Then.
The elder in charge of law enforcement walked to Yu Tianming's side and asked in a low voice, "Young Sect Master, if it is confirmed that someone was involved in the collusion or failed to report it, what should be done?"
Yu Tianming glanced at him, his voice calm, "Kill without mercy."
These words were spoken.
The elder in charge of law enforcement subconsciously looked up and met Yu Tianming's gaze, only to see a pair of deep eyes.
Having finished explaining,
Yu Tianming said no more and turned to leave the Law Enforcement Hall.
The subsequent screening and interrogation were lengthy and meticulous tasks, requiring no constant monitoring from him; he only needed to grasp the direction and the final result.
soon,
Yu Asura reappeared beside him, while the other Shadow Dragon Guard performed their respective duties.
Yu Tianming handed a black wooden box from his Storage Soul Tool directly to Yu Asura.
"This item will be sent to the Spirit Hall tomorrow along with Grandpa's letter."
Yu Asura accepted it with both hands without asking any further questions.
"Yes."
next day
Spirit City, Pope's Hall.
Beneath the towering dome, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.
Bibi Dong sat high on the Pope throne, her magnificent Pope robes accentuating her majesty and nobility.
But at this moment, her beautiful face was covered with a layer of cold frost, and the fingers gripping the scepter were slightly white from the force.
Below,
A group of elders from the Spirit Hall stood on both sides, all of them influential figures in the Soul Master World.
A cardinal was reporting nervously, his voice unusually clear and jarring in the empty hall:
"... According to a personal letter from Yu Yuanzhen, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Bishop Salas trespassed on his clan's territory and attempted to assassinate the young patriarch, Yu Tianming. He has been executed on the spot."
Because the body... is inconvenient to move, this is to inform you, and enclosed... his personal bishop's token and...
The cardinal paused, his throat bobbing, as if he found it difficult to speak.
"And what?"
Bibi Dong's voice rang out coldly, causing the cardinal to tremble violently.
"And... and its heart..." The cardinal steeled himself and slightly raised the black wooden box he was holding; the lid was already open.
Inside the box, on a red velvet lining, lay a token representing the identity of Platinum Bishop, and next to the token was a strangely charred heart!
Even though everyone present was a seasoned expert, upon seeing this object, their expressions changed slightly, and their eyes flashed with horror and anger.
"Bang!"
Bibi Dong slammed her scepter heavily on the ground, making a dull thud that seemed to shake the entire Pope's Hall.
Her aura instantly became extremely dangerous, and a chilling killing intent enveloped the entire hall.
"Excellent! Excellent Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! Excellent Yu Yuanzhen!"
Bibi Dong's voice was forced out through clenched teeth, each word carrying a chilling intent, "You killed a bishop of my Spirit Hall, and you still dare to provoke me like this!"
"Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!"
The Gui Mei said coldly, "Who does Yu Yuanzhen think he is? How dare he treat the bishop of my Spirit Hall like this! This is a great disgrace!"
Your His Holiness the Pope, please give the order! I am willing to personally lead the troops to flatten True Dragon Mountain!
"That's right! The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan must pay the price!" Several elders immediately echoed, their emotions running high.
Even though Salas had lost power, he was once the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall and later became a Cardinal. To die like this was tantamount to trampling the Spirit Hall's face into the ground.
However,
Not all elders are so impulsive.
An elder spoke slowly, his voice steady. "Please be patient, everyone."
While Yu Yuanzhen's actions were certainly arrogant, his letter clearly stated that Salas had "trespassed" and "attempted assassination." Our Spirit Hall is not in the right in this matter.
Why did Salas appear in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? And why did he attempt to assassinate the young sect leader?
These words were like a bucket of cold water, silencing the hall temporarily.
The elders' gazes instinctively turned to Bibi Dong on the throne.
Some of the core elders present had their own guesses about Salas's recent moves and why he would take such a risk.
Bibi Dong's eyes were terrifyingly gloomy.
She knew perfectly well why Salas had gone; it was an action she had permitted!
Yu Yuanzhen's letter and this "gift" not only announced Salas's death, but also served as a blatant warning and a slap in the face.
The blow landed on Salas, but it was also a blow to Bibi Dong's face!
The elder continued, "Moreover, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is not to be trifled with."
"If war breaks out, even if we win, my Spirit Hall will pay a price. At that time... how will the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Star Luo Empire, and other forces react?"
More importantly, such a significant action required the approval of the Worship Hall.
And the relationship between the Great Enshrined Qian Daoliu and Pope Bibi Dong...
Everyone knew the truth.