Mu Shaochen stood up and looked at the mass: âIf Falcon God is here, then we are ready to start the trial.â
âUnfortunately, Li Qiye isnât here.â Someone else played along perfectly.
Shaochenâs eyes became serious: âIf Li Qiye still isnât here, then he knows he is guilty and doesnât dare to face everyone. Itâs not unreasonable to consider him a heretic deserving persecution now.â
People glanced at each other, understanding that the young lord wishes to turn Myriad against Li Qiye. It didnât matter if the guy would come or not; the young lord would come up with different excuses until one stuck.
âThatâs right, the coward must know he is guilty. He surely had cultivated the blood art, no need to be merciful towards someone like that.â An ancestor from Coiling Dragon said.
âI agree, maybe he wants to run back to Insane Court. We canât let him run back to his lair and must mobilize now.â Members of Heavenstart and Sword Grave hurriedly added.
His supporters loudly shouted while the undecided systems couldnât exactly refute. The latter stared at the untethered, waiting for her to say something.
If they were to voice their opposition, it would mean supporting Li Qiye and being implicated with him.
âIt is not appropriate to declare a judgment before the trial. We should, at the very least, give him an opportunity to defend himself.â The untethered remained calm.
âI doubt he will show up.â Mu Shaochen said: âUntethered, how much longer must everyone wait for him? We donât need to talk about whether heâs a heretic right now since that seems to be clear. We need to talk about countermeasures right now!â
Shaochen aggressively declared his decision, wishing to shake the very foundation of Yang Radianceâs authority in Myriad Lineage. As long as the majority systems took his side, he would become the new leader.
âYouâre rushing it right now, the event has only just begun.â The untethered was unperturbed.
âYoung Lord Mu isnât rushing it.â An ancestor from Sword Grave said: âWe have been waiting for a long time now, this is giving the heretic a chance to escape.â
âUntethered, it is time to deliver a judgment, no need to play nice with a heretic. If you continue to be merciful, more lives will be lost as a result. Can you bear the responsibility?â Another from Vermillion Court said.
Numerous top systems have shown their stance and allegiance to the young lord.
The ones that have gained benefits from him such as Sword Grave were offering their full support and treated him as a leader.
As for the martial court, it was willing to pick him as well for immediate benefits but most importantly of all, he would eventually return to Imperial.
If they could surpass Yang Radiance right now, their system would become the new ruler after his departure in the future.
This was more than a trial; it was a battle struggle for supremacy of Myriad.
Mu Shaochen certainly came prepared to challenge Yang Radiance and had formed solidarity with his followers. This allowed them to seize the initiative and the upper hand.
As the atmosphere intensified, the sage and the untethered were strangely calm and didnât bother to respond.
âWe need to mobilize now against that heretic! He is clearly guilty, thatâs why he isnât showing up.â People kept on shouting.
âVery well.â Mu Shaochen spoke after gaining control of the event in such a short time: âWeâll send a search team so that he canât escape.â
âWho says our Young Noble doesnât dare to appear?â A cold voice sounded with two figures appearing before the crowd.
People looked over and saw two girls.
âItâs the martial goddess.â One was immediately recognized.
Wu Bingning and Ling Ximo have arrived at Myriad Peaks. Though there were numerous ancestors present, Binginng stood there proudly with her back straight.
On the other hand, Ximo was having a hard time, not daring to look at anyone. Nevertheless, she chose to stand by Li Qiyeâs side.
âBingning, you are a bride of the Mu and should mind your words.â Mu Shaochen didnât become angry and slowly said.
She looked at him and uttered coldly: âYou think too highly of yourself. You arenât enough to earn my grace, someone else can be your clanâs bride.â
Shaochenâs expression turned a bit ugly. Ever since he came to Myriad, everything happened so smoothly until her disdainful words just now.
âHow improper! You canât act as you please in this important matter, come back to the sect with me right now!â Another ancestor from Vermillion Martial Court shouted.
âAncestor, no need to pressure me with seniority.â Binging shook her head: âFirst of all, your status is inferior to Windchaser Matron. I didnât come back with her, so why would I come back with you?â
The ancestor turned red as a junior challenged his authority. He declared: âSuch impudence, I will take you back then.
âThe martial court wishes to bully a junior?â Yang Radiance Buddha has been standing quietly behind the untethered. He stood up and said: âIf you want to play, Iâll entertain you. No need to be so tough on a junior.â
âDoes Yang Radiance wish to interfere with our internal affairs?â The other ancestor said with a heavy voice.
âNo, but I do owe Miss Wu a favor, so if you want to take her against her will, you need to ask me first.â The Buddha heartily laughed.
He was quite brave standing up for Wu Bingning right now. Of course, he was referring to the hostage situation back then.
âHmph, that wretched has joined the heretic, willingly choose damnation! She is not qualified to standâ¦â Cloudcrossing Princess said with disdain.
âPop!â But before she could finish, a slap made her spit out blood.
âWho?! Show yourself!â She howled after being slapped before everyone.
âConsider yourself lucky that youâre still alive.â A lazy voice was heard.
This newcomer floated in the air, seemingly so nonchalant and carefree.
âFiercest!â Many recognized this lazy tone even before seeing him.
âLi Qiye is here.â People looked over at the direction of the voice and sure enough, it was Li Qiye.
He seemed to be taking his time walking over, but in fact, he was moving with frightening speed and instantly made it to Myriad Peaks.
He stood there relaxed as if he wasnât facing a great alliance but just enjoying his own garden. He was bereft of an imperious aura, but this leisure attitude made people shudder uncontrollably.
This was a being who had massacred numerous ancestors from three systems, definitely a monster.
His appearance caused a bigger stir than the young lord. Those who have witnessed him in action felt their palms becoming sweaty.