Chapter 199: Public Enemy
Chapter 199: Public Enemy
It was three in the morning.
When Mu Qingtong took off her white coat and came out of the laboratory, she received news that made her helpless.
Mr. Xia had been arrested again.
This time, it seemed more serious than before. Charged with treason and heresy, he was to undergo the Moon Spirit Trial at the Judgment Tower at six in the morning. There was nothing she could do to save him even if she wanted to.
However, based on the news from the Holy Department about the Xuanwu Bureau Chief, she could roughly guess the reason behind it.
A large number of dignitaries involved in the Garden incident were either arrested or dead, and the power elite of District 51 had already fallen into chaos. Yet, the true mastermind behind it all remained unperturbed, even managing to shift the blame onto the Xuanwu.
The Empire’s corruption was as she had expected. A toad in golden attire sitting on a high platform; such a nation needed not exposure of the truth but a mighty revolution to cleanse and renew its blood and mind.
A mighty revolution often requires a great leader.
In Mu Qingtong’s opinion, Xia Feng was perfectly suited to be this leader. He had a past unknown to many, extraordinary talent, a fated life oppressed and framed by the powerful, and most importantly, he was of common origin.
He was exceptionally suitable to be the vanguard of change.
However, it was a pity that Mr. Xia’s empathy was too strong, lacking the qualities of a king.
“Fei, we might need to take a trip.”
Mu Qingtong asked her maid to book two tickets and pack her belongings, then quickly left by car for the Judgment Tower.
She intended to see how Mr. Xia would escape this time. If Mr. Xia were to die unjustly under the Holy See’s judgment, it would be too boring.
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Although it had been less than a day, the Eternal Day Holy Son’s notorious reputation had spread throughout the city.
The public knew he was the orchestrator of the inhumane banquets in the Garden, a core member of the Burning Heaven Cult responsible for the tragic deaths of countless ordinary people, and the evil Eternal Day Holy Son rumored to have the blood of tens of thousands on his hands.
Therefore, the citizens of Junlin City were excited and felt a sense of schadenfreude, yet also incredibly anxious during the more than ten hours since the Eternal Day Holy Son’s capture.
Fortunately, the prayer ritual that the Black Moon Holy See held every morning finally began.
As the knights lined up, the priests devoutly worshipped before the Black Moon Goddess Statue. After completing these rites, the gates of the central plaza slowly opened.
Not long after, the Judgment Square of the Black Moon Holy See, capable of accommodating tens of thousands, was packed with a surging crowd, even more lively than a concert by a superstar.
In addition to believers, countless citizens had gathered to denounce the Eternal Day Holy Son.
Anthony was one of them.
He was a student at Weiyang Academy, a freshman just like Xia Feng. Upon learning that the person to be judged today was his classmate, and also the rumored fiancé of Mu Shen, he felt an inexplicable pleasure. He had woken up early specifically to witness the trial ceremony of Xia Feng, this heinous criminal.
“Tsk tsk, I knew it, this guy really isn’t a good person.”
“He deserves to die. I’ve disliked him for a long time.”
“It’s just a pity for Miss Mu. Many people online are cursing her along with him now, but it’s obvious that Miss Mu was also deceived and kept in the dark by this fellow surnamed Xia. I don’t know what those keyboard warriors are thinking, believing whatever rumors they hear without brains!”
“Exactly, so stupid!”
“However, it feels like it’s too much of a waste to let Xia Feng just die like this. The heinous crimes committed by those Burning Heaven lunatics in the Empire over the years are not enough for them to die a hundred times over. They should be repaid thousands of times, and this guy should be tortured thoroughly.”
Although the Black Moon Goddess taught her believers to have compassionate hearts, when it came to Burning Heaven cultists, cursing their ancestors would not be an exaggeration. After all, the Burning Heaven Sacred Hall was universally hated. The countless tragedies it had caused over the years, even seducing some ignorant elderly individuals into becoming their subordinates, leading to events that could bankrupt families, were unforgivable.
After an unknown amount of time.
When the crowd in the Judgment Square grew impatient, the Chief Judge Zorav on the Judgment Tower raised his scepter: “Prepare for execution!”
With his words, two powerful Holy See Knights, escorting Xia Feng with his hands and feet bound, walked to the center of the Judgment Platform under the gaze of everyone.
At the center stood a ten-meter-tall black and gold pillar, engraved with complex and mysterious symbols representing the supreme authority of the Black Moon.
As Xia Feng approached the Moon Spirit Divine Pillar, he soon felt the majestic divinity silently emanating from around it. He quietly released a trace of the Dragon God True Name’s aura, which was imprinted deep within his soul.
The aura of the Moon Spirit Divine Pillar immediately softened considerably, as if fearing or perhaps revering him, and ceased to exert pressure on him.
As expected. Xia Feng raised an eyebrow and slowly stepped forward, allowing the guards to bind him to the stone pillar.
“This kid doesn’t seem to have any desire to resist.”
“Heh heh, he probably knows he’s bound to die and has given up struggling.”
!
The quiet square was filled with light laughter and murmurs once more, but this time, the Chief Judge did not intervene. He allowed the masses to freely curse Xia Feng, the sinner, quietly waiting for them to vent their hatred towards the unrighteous.
However, no one noticed that among the crowd, a middle-aged woman with an ordinary face, while cursing along with those around her, heard a telepathic message from the White Dragon Walker:
“Uncle Wei, this is clearly a trap. What are you still doing here?”
“Naturally, to save him,” the middle-aged woman replied in her heart.
“Save your grandma! I told you it’s a trap, a trap! Are you trying to die coming here as a Fourth-stage cultivator?” the White Dragon Walker cursed.
“Your Excellency White Dragon, even if I die, Wei Shutong wants to die with dignity!” Wei Shutong’s tone was proud. “Having Xia Feng die in my place would be too ignoble.”
“You damn—”
At the same time, amidst a patch of clouds in the sky.
“To be honest, Miss Hongdou, rescuing your friend is not an easy task,” said a young woman wearing a blue cloak, floating behind Mushroom, her hands clasped behind her back as she spoke in a deep voice.
“I told you, I will only agree to become the Element Saintess if Xia Feng is saved, otherwise, we don’t discuss it,” Mushroom said with a straight, small face, her tone brooks no argument.
But as soon as she finished speaking, her earlobes turned red. Mushroom knew the importance of the Element Saintess to the Element Holy See, so she had boldly issued a slight threat. This was the first time she had done something like this, and her heart was pounding with nervousness.
The cloaked woman naturally saw through Mushroom’s thoughts and sighed helplessly, her gaze concentrating on the man on the judgment pillar below. She felt a pang of annoyance.
Men were indeed troublesome creatures.
This Xia Feng was undoubtedly going to die. If they were to save him, it would inevitably enrage the Black Moon Holy See. Although the Element Holy See was not afraid, this would be very troublesome, and she detested trouble.
Just then, on the judgment platform, Chief Judge Zorav raised his scepter, symbolizing justice and righteousness, once again. The noisy chatter in the square abruptly ceased, and silence fell.
