Top enlightenment at 100 years old-Chapter 441 - 440: Arrival at the Reward and Punishment Court, Playing by No Rules
There’s no denying that Lord Bai Hai’s proposal is indeed a clever solution.
However, by doing so, they would be making a mortal enemy of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.
If the Moral Saint Sect ceases to protect them or abandons them,
then not only would the three of them suffer the wrath of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land, but the Stone Array Sect behind them would also face retribution from the Sacred Land.
Isn’t this price a bit too high?
As if seeing the concerns on Shi Daozhen and Lin Yuan Divine Monarch’s faces, Lord Bai Hai spoke coldly:
"Senior brothers, don’t forget all the things we’ve done over the years.
Do you think that once the people of the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven find out about what we’ve done, they would just let it go?"
These words from Lord Bai Hai seemed like the straw that broke the camel’s back.
In an instant, a cruel glint appeared in both their eyes.
They exchanged a glance.
Then Shi Daozhen said, "Junior Brother Bai Hai is right, at this point, we actually have no other choice."
After a pause, Shi Daozhen continued:
"The most urgent thing is to fully align with the Moral Saint Sect. This is actually the best path for us and the entire Stone Array Sect."
Having said this, Shi Daozhen looked at Lord Bai Hai and said:
"Junior Brother Bai Hai, contacting the Moral Saint Sect and informing them of the difficulties we are facing is your responsibility now. I hope you can handle it promptly."
"Rest assured, I will handle it right away."
As he spoke, Lord Bai Hai took out a Communication Jade Talisman from his own belongings.
More than ten days later.
A sixth-tier Flying Ship, gleaming with endless treasures, appeared over a towering palace.
"So, this is the Reward and Punishment Court of the Daoist Palace?"
On the Flying Ship, Ji Haoyuan squinted at the grand palace below and spoke indifferently:
"Junior Brother Sun, Junior Sister Su, I’ll trouble you two to go down and inform them to have the vice directors here to see me."
Indeed.
Ji Haoyuan had no intention of entering the Reward and Punishment Court to talk with the people inside.
He just intended to meet the current officials presiding over the court here first.
Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan’s words, Sun Mingcheng and Su Yaqin immediately agreed respectfully.
The two then descended to the Reward and Punishment Court, announcing loudly:
"We are disciples of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.
Acting on behalf of Senior Brother Nanhua, the chief disciple of the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven, we request the Daoist friends of the Court to join us in meeting Senior Brother Nanhua!"
The two had clearly used Great Magical Power for this announcement. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
For a moment, their voices resounded throughout the entire Court.
"Senior Brother Daozhen, people from the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven have arrived.
What should we do next?
Should we meet the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven Chief as they asked, or...?"
Inside the main hall of the Reward and Punishment Court.
Lin Yuan Divine Monarch looked at Shi Daozhen with a slightly hesitant expression.
Upon hearing this, Lord Bai Hai also turned his gaze to Shi Daozhen.
Shi Daozhen didn’t hesitate for long.
After a brief thought, he said to Lin Yuan Divine Monarch and Lord Bai Hai:
"Junior brothers, since the other party wants us to go out and meet the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven Chief, we should go and meet him.
Otherwise, if they claim we were impolite and cause trouble for us in this regard, it would put us at a disadvantage."
"Alright!"
At this, Lord Bai Hai nodded first.
Lin Yuan Divine Monarch, standing by, had no objections either.
Thus, the three, along with other officials from the Court, proceeded toward the hovering sixth-tier Flying Ship.
As they neared the Flying Ship, Shi Daozhen, Lord Bai Hai, and Lin Yuan Divine Monarch all bowed and greeted Ji Haoyuan onboard:
"We greet the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven Chief of the Sacred Land!
We apologize for not welcoming you earlier, and we hope the Chief can forgive us!"
However, Ji Haoyuan, standing on the Flying Ship, did not respond immediately. Instead, he squinted at the three before abruptly speaking:
"I’ve heard that over the years you’ve been in charge of the Reward and Punishment Court, there have been numerous incidents of corruption and unfairness. Many Daoist friends have reported this to the Sacred Land. Is this true?"
Ji Haoyuan’s sudden question shocked Shi Daozhen and the other two.
But before they could defend themselves, Ji Haoyuan’s gaze had already fixed on the followers who had accompanied them here.
"As officials of the Reward and Punishment Court, you can also tell me how the Court has been operating all these years.
Moreover, you need not worry about anything.
I can assure you that as long as you speak the truth, no one will give you trouble now or in the future.
On the contrary.
If what you say is confirmed to be true, there will be rewards from the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land for you."
Ji Haoyuan’s actions directly disrupted Shi Daozhen and the others’ plans.
Their hearts sank at this unexpected turn of events.
Clearly, Ji Haoyuan’s unconventional approach was entirely unforeseen for them.
But they understood all too well that the three of them had to change the predicament.
Otherwise, they couldn’t guarantee that no one would come forward and accuse them publicly.
If that happened, the situation would truly become unfavorable.
Thus, in that moment, Shi Daozhen and the others came to a decision.
They could not allow anyone else a chance to speak.
With this in mind, Shi Daozhen took a step forward, bowing to Ji Haoyuan on the Flying Ship and declaring:
"Chief, these claims are completely fabricated and misunderstood, I..."
"You are called Shi Daozhen, correct?"
Yet before Shi Daozhen could finish, Ji Haoyuan interrupted with a wave of his hand.
"Don’t be in a rush to explain. The reason I said this is because I have evidence; rest assured, I won’t make false accusations.
For now, I only want to hear what others have to say.
You can speak later, understood?"
Ji Haoyuan’s last words seemed to be asking Shi Daozhen, but in truth, it gave him no chance to refuse.
At this moment, he once again turned his gaze toward the group behind Shi Daozhen and the others, smiling slightly:
"Alright, everyone, if you have anything to report or say, you can speak now.
The person who speaks up first will receive this jade bottle containing three Divine Communication Pills."
