Tie Ling was brought into the Hall of Righteousness.
The academy's chief priest had an extremely grim expression, but dared not speak.
Tie Ling's gaze fell on Shen Dong, her face filled with disgust. She slightly cupped her hands and said, " Tie Ling greets you!"
His expression was extremely perfunctory.
" Tie Ling, you've come to see the Marquis and you still haven't knelt down? Are you courting death?!"
The dean beside Tie Ling, seeing that Tie Ling did not kneel down to pay homage to Champion Marquis Shen Dong upon entering the Hall of Righteousness, had an extremely cold expression. He unleashed the aura of Peak of the Sun and Moon Realm Stage expert upon Tie Ling, intending to force Tie Ling to kneel.
Under the pressure of Peak of the Sun and Moon Realm Stage, Tie Ling's legs trembled slightly, making it difficult for her to support herself.
With a thought, Su Xiuyi, who was hiding in the shadows, caused ninety percent of the suppressing power to disappear.
With the pressure greatly reduced, Tie Ling breathed a sigh of relief, a disdainful look appearing on her lips. Her gaze fell upon the dean. " Dean Yang, why should I kneel? When did our academy adopt the custom of kneeling and bowing? How come I didn't know about it?"
" Shen Dong, aren't you a disciple of the academy? I remember very clearly that my master and Shen Dong's master are of the same generation. Although there is a huge age gap between Shen Dong and me, we are fellow disciples."
"Do fellow disciples also need to kneel and bow when they meet?"
"Elder Yang, you are a dean of my Southern Heaven Academy. I remember you are in charge of the Hall of Rites, right? Don't you know that the kneeling ceremony is only permitted when meeting the Human Emperor?"
"Or are you trying to harm my senior brother, to frame him for the heinous crime of plotting to usurp the throne!"
Finally, their gaze fell on Shen Dong. "Senior Brother Shen Dong, he wants to harm you!"
"This person framed the champion marquis, renowned for his bravery, and is trying to sow discord between you and His Human Emperor."
Tie Ling's gaze sharpened, showing no intention of kneeling. Her voice was extremely loud, reaching not only all the elders and deans in the Hall of Righteousness but also the disciples outside.
"You······"
Upon hearing this, Dean Yang of the Hall of Rites' expression changed drastically.
However, Tie Ling didn't give him a chance to speak at all.
"I urge Senior Brother Shen Dong to punish this disloyal and unjust scoundrel who sowed discord among the Human Race; his intentions are despicable."
The sound of the Tie Ling was very loud; almost everyone heard it.
Hall of Righteousness, the silence was terrifying. Everyone knew that Tie Ling had done it on purpose. Now, who didn't know that Shen Dong had just promoted this person? If Shen Dong Shen Dong this person, how could anyone dare to pledge allegiance to him in the future?
However, Dean Yang did make a mistake just now in an attempt to demonstrate his loyalty.
According to the etiquette of the Great Zhou Imperial Clan, one can only kneel and bow when paying respects to the Human Emperor.
Even princes are not required to kneel in obeisance.
At that moment, Shen Dong's lips twitched slightly.
His eyes were terrifyingly cold. He knew Tie Ling was doing it on purpose, but he was also extremely disappointed in Dean Yang.
This person actually made such a foolish mistake at this critical juncture.
Originally, Shen Dong intended for him to take charge of the Southern Heaven Academy.
No one was looking at Shen Dong, but Shen Dong knew that everyone was waiting for him to speak. He had just received the Emperor's favor and been granted the title of Marquis of Champion. If he did not punish this person, he would inevitably be criticized afterward.
" Dean Yang, do you know your crime!"
Shen Dong's voice was terrifyingly cold.
Dean Yang, who was kneeling on the ground in fright, turned deathly pale.
"I admit my guilt. It was a slip of the tongue. I beg the Champion Lord for punishment!"
His forehead touched the ground, awaiting Shen Dong's decision.
"Of course you know your crime. So, having committed such a heinous crime, do I still need to take action?" Shen Dong's voice was terrifyingly cold.
As soon as Shen Dong finished speaking, Dean Yang's expression changed drastically. He suddenly looked up at Shen Dong, his eyes filled with despair. He never expected that after today, he would rise to prominence and take charge of the Southern Heaven Academy, but now, his master Shen Dong, wanted his life.
Just because I said one wrong thing.
Dean Yang hurriedly looked up at Shen Dong, wanting to beg for mercy.
But seeing Shen Dong's cold and terrifying gaze, she dared not utter the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
"I know I'm guilty, and I deserve to die!"
Dean Yang looked unwilling, but he still made a move, severing his own heart meridian and collapsing to the ground.
"This girl?"
The academy's chief priest looked at Tie Ling with a changed expression. Instead of being happy about Dean Yang's death, he was filled with worry.
He had witnessed Tie Ling's training over the years. Tie Ling was facing Shen Dong, a ruthless man who would do anything, which was no less than pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth.
"This girl has grown up."
"It's a pity that this personality trait will put her in danger."
Inside the main hall, Su Xiuyi, hidden beneath the Yin-character Spirit Character, looked at the Tie Ling with a sense of helplessness.
I was happy because of Tie Ling's words, and I felt that I was worthy of guiding and caring for her since she was a child.
However, I also noticed Tie Ling's personality flaws; with such a personality, it's easy for him to make enemies of the whole world.
Too easily manipulated.
Su Xiuyi felt that she had to secretly teach Tie Ling from now on. Originally, she wanted the Corpse Servant to guide Tie Ling, but the Corpse Servant left the Great Zhou Dynasty in order to hide his identity.
" Shen Dong, how do you feel being threatened right now?"
"You're a despicable person. For the sake of your own reputation, you're willing to execute those who are loyal to you." A mocking smile appeared on Su Xiuyi's lips.
Su Xiuyi also knew that Shen Dong would definitely stop at nothing to deal with Tie Ling today; otherwise, he wouldn't be Shen Dong —a leopard can't change its spots.
"Junior sister, you're right. This person truly deserves to die; how dare he frame me for disloyalty and injustice!"
"Thank you for reminding me, junior sister."
"Over the years, Senior Brother has only known how to kill enemies on the border, and his handling of some matters has indeed been inadequate. I see that Junior Sister is quite capable and meticulous. Every daughter of our Great Zhou is the most loyal subject of the dynasty. From today onwards, Junior Sister, you will follow me to my side and serve the dynasty!"
Shen Dong's face was beaming with joy.
It was as if he had gained a favorite general, but those who knew Shen Dong knew that Tie Ling was finished.
Following Shen Dong's side, Tie Ling would be certain to die at Shen Dong's slightest pretext.
At this moment, Tie Ling's expression changed.
"Senior brother, my strength is weak. Once I reach the Sunmoon realm, I will go to the border and pledge my loyalty to the Human Realm." Tie Ling took a deep breath and said earnestly, but she did not mention pledging her loyalty to Shen Dong.
However, Shen Dong was forced by Tie Ling to kill his own pawn, so he wouldn't let Tie Ling refuse so easily.
"Junior sister, it's alright. I've already reached the Invincible. No one in the academy is stronger than me. With my guidance, what are you afraid of?"
That's fine!
"If you refuse again, your senior brother will get angry. Serving the Human Emperor and protecting the Human Realm is the responsibility and mission of our Human Race, which cannot be shirked. I know that you are not a traitor like Su Xiuyi who colludes with the Demon Race." Shen Dong stared at Tie Ling, a cold smile appearing on his lips.
Promise him, I'll take care of everything.
"Do not make any unusual movements!"
Just as Tie Ling was feeling worried, Tie Ling Su Xiuyi's voice rang in her ears.
Tie Ling's body trembled slightly. Upon hearing that voice, Tie Ling seemed to have found her anchor, no longer worried. She bowed to Shen Dong, "I obey Senior Brother's command!"
Tie Ling's master looked utterly despairing. In Shen Dong 'Tie Ling eyes, Tie Ling's life had come to an end.
(End of this chapter)