Chapter 499 Disobedience
The Way of the Extraordinary have a special status and are not subject to ordinary laws. The Tribunal of the Investigation Department of the Five Elements Alliance is specifically used to handle cases involving The Way of the Extraordinary.
The laws used to punish The Way of the Extraordinary are also different from the laws in the public's perception. There is no concept of human rights, and the penalties are mainly death, supplemented by imprisonment.
On the one hand, The Way of the Extraordinary with superpowers pose too great a threat to society. They are like time bombs, and talking about human rights with bombs is the most inhumane thing to do.
On the other hand, some criminals possess extremely strong talents. If they are not sent back to The Way of the Extraordinary in time, they may grow rapidly in frequent entries and exits to instances, eventually becoming Saints or even Overlord-level powerhouses.
Therefore, sending them back to The Way of the Extraordinary in a timely manner is the simplest and most efficient solution.
The tall and grand Tribunal doors were wide open. Zhang Yuanqing, escorted by two investigators, walked through the long corridor, through the ten-foot-tall doors, and entered the magnificent Tribunal, which resembled a cathedral.
The Tribunal's layout was similar to that of a courtroom, with a judge's seat, audience seats, and prosecutor's seat, but no lawyer's seat.
In addition, behind the judge's seat were ten chairs, high above, overlooking the entire hall.
Today was a special day. Yuan Shi Tian Zun, a legendary figure of the official faction, would receive the highest-level trial in the Investigation Department's Tribunal.
For this reason, the Investigation Department's guards went to work an hour early, locked down the building, guarded all entrances and exits, and strictly prohibited anyone from entering or leaving.
Overlord-level leaders personally maintained order at the scene.
Their main purpose was to prevent the criminals from becoming desperate and resisting with force, escaping.
At this time, the huge Tribunal was silent. The judge's seat, audience seats, prosecutor's seat... were all empty.
Only guards wearing formal attire and various badges stood straight in the aisles and by the seats, like well-trained ancient palace guards.
Zhang Yuanqing was brought to the "defendant's seat."
The defendant's seat was a large black iron chair, without carvings or openwork, with a simple and unadorned shape.
The young investigator unlocked the handcuffs and said in a deep voice:
"Put your hands on the armrests."
As Zhang Yuanqing did as he was told, he read the item information that appeared in his vision:
【Name: Seat of Silence】
【Type: Torture Device】
【Function: Confinement】
【Introduction: A judge commissioned a craftsman to create an interrogation chair. It can silence people and prevent them from moving. The judge personally experienced it and was very satisfied with the chair's effect. But tragedy followed. The craftsman who made the chair didn't know how to release the confinement. The judge was trapped in the chair, and no one could save him. Fortunately, the judge's adjutant was a Fire Devil.】
【Note: Judge: You broke my hands, you old six.......】
The price of breaking free from the Seat of Silence is breaking both hands? The price is a bit high. First of all, how can I break my arms while being restrained? Once my arms are broken, my combat power will plummet, and I'm afraid I'll be directly subdued by the "guards" around me...
I can't speak anymore. Is this preventing me from defending myself? As Zhang Yuanqing read the item information, he was shocked to find that he had lost the ability to speak.
As for the overly lively "note," he was already used to it.
The training at Qin Feng Academy made him realize that the essence of The Way of the Extraordinary is likely a combination of multiple items of unimaginable high grade.
For example, Moral Points are a causal item.
Rule-type items can have self-awareness, and high-level causal items are no exception.
Things with thoughts are prone to mischief.
After Zhang Yuanqing sat down, he waited for ten minutes until a middle-aged man in a black suit with deep nasolabial folds entered the Tribunal.
The middle-aged man glanced at Yuan Shi Tian Zun on the "Seat of Silence," coldly looked away, sat down at the prosecutor's seat, glanced at his watch, and said to the guard standing by:
"It's time!"
The guard bowed and took down the walkie-talkie, loudly saying:
"Court is in session!"
Accompanied by a series of "clicking" sounds, the projectors above the various seats were activated, casting beams of fluorescent blue light onto the seats, transforming into men and women in formal attire.
Young, middle-aged, elderly... a total of more than a hundred people.
These were all high-level deacons (level 5-6) from various branches, the group with the highest level and power below the elders.
He saw Guan Ya, Xia Shu Zhi Lian, Sun Miaomiao, Zhao Chenghuang, Yin Ji and other acquaintances. Except for Xia Shu Zhi Lian and Yin Ji, who met the level requirements, Guan Ya and the others got in through connections.
-- Level 4 Saints are not qualified to attend.
In addition, The Way of the Extraordinary from spirit realm families also attended the trial, but in very small numbers, no more than ten in total.
Among them were Xie Lingxi and Xie Su, as well as a beautiful woman as delicate and charming as a lilac after the rain.
In the witness stand was Huang Taiji, who had a serious and stern expression.
In the jury seats were elders, including Fu Qingyang, Gou Zhanglao, Gao Feng Zhanglao, Luo Shen Zhanglao, whom Zhang Yuanqing was familiar with...
Zhang Yuanqing's gaze swept across the audience, made eye contact with Fu Qingyang, and then looked at Cai Zhanglao in the judge's seat.
This Cai Zhanglao was shrouded in a thin mist, his eye sockets had no pupils, but instead flickered with black light, like two pools of black water. There was a black water droplet mark on his forehead.
He was not as old as he had imagined, with a full head of black hair and slightly frosted temples, looking more like a middle-aged man in his prime.
With each breath, thick water vapor billowed from his nostrils, and the projector's speakers faintly transmitted the sound of wind and thunder.
Non-human, like a god or a demon!
Zhang Yuanqing stared at Cai Zhanglao for a few seconds, and suddenly felt short of breath, his lungs burning, and the breath he exhaled became scorching.
He was sick.
Although the symptoms were mild, he was indeed sick.
Just staring at Cai Zhanglao's holographic projection caused him to have mild symptoms.
Zhang Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but think of the Plague God's skill - Spread!
As everyone knows, the Plague God's core skill is disease, but disease needs to be spread.
"Spread" itself is an active skill that allows diseases to be quietly transmitted to the target's body through air, contact, water, body fluids, etc.
Zhang Yuanqing never expected that even a virtual holographic projection could become a means of transmission.
The peak Overlord was terrifying.
He didn't dare to look any longer, and moved his gaze away from Cai Zhanglao, looking behind him.
Seated on the ten chairs above everyone else were nine Head Elders, all of whom had non-human characteristics, their spiritual energy was too powerful.
The level nine peak Overlords had already transcended mortals in terms of life level, and their spiritual energy characteristics were prominent in their hair, face, hands, feet, and other places.
Only the Great Elder Di Hong of Zhongting was restrained and gentle, as vast as a mountain, but still maintained a human appearance, without showing any abnormalities.
As Zhang Yuanqing sized up the elders, gazes also focused on him. Whether they were members of the audience or elders, their expressions were somewhat complex.
Cai Zhanglao said loudly:
"Court is in session!
"The order of this court is that the prosecution makes the charges, the witnesses provide testimony, and irrelevant persons, including the defendant, shall not disrupt the court proceedings."
"Audience members shall not disrupt the court proceedings, shall not interrupt, and shall not make noise."
His voice was not loud, but it clearly entered everyone's ears, carrying with it the faint sound of wind and thunder.
The middle-aged man in the prosecutor's seat immediately stood up and read from the documents:
"I am Ling Jing id Nu Lang Jing Tao, leader of the third team of the Investigation Department. While reviewing Huang Taiji's instance walkthrough report, we discovered omissions, concealments, and false reports.
"After verification, it was confirmed that Cai Longshen was killed by Yuan Shi Tian Zun because Yuan Shi Tian Zun was dissatisfied with the distribution of loot.
"According to Article 3 of the Five Elements Alliance Regulations, killing or seriously injuring colleagues shall be punished with the death penalty or life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the circumstances.
"This department believes that Yuan Shi Tian Zun's criminal facts are clear, the evidence is indeed sufficient, and there is precedent. We ask the judge to impose the death penalty, to be carried out immediately."
A low murmur came from the audience seats. No one expected that the Investigation Department would ask for Yuan Shi Tian Zun's life right from the start.
After listening, Huang Taiji in the witness stand immediately said:
"Judge, I have something to say."
Cai Zhanglao said lightly: "Silence!"
The words, accompanied by wind and thunder, immediately suppressed the noise.
He glanced lightly at Huang Taiji: "Speak!"
Under everyone's gaze, Huang Taiji said in a deep voice:
"Nu Lang Jing Tao's accusations are not entirely true. I stated in my testimony that Cai Longshen, relying on..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the middle-aged man: "Judge, I believe that statements irrelevant to this case should be prohibited."
Cai Zhanglao said lightly:
"Huang Taiji, just tell the facts related to this case. There is no need to say more about statements unrelated to the case. If there is another time, I will prohibit you from speaking."
What is considered a statement unrelated to this case? Any testimony unfavorable to your grandson is considered unrelated to this case?
Zhang Yuanqing moved his lips, but couldn't speak.
He didn't even have the chance to defend himself.
Huang Taiji was silent for a moment, avoiding the details of Cai Longshen's cowardice, and said:
"Yuan Shi Tian Zun did kill Cai Longshen, but in order to save the situation for the Lawful faction, which was bound to lose, he forcibly devoured the soul of an Overlord-level boss, resulting in mental confusion and a great change in temperament.
"And it was Cai Longshen who was truly dissatisfied with the distribution of benefits. He tried to snatch the loot, which stimulated Yuan Shi Tian Zun."
Yuan Shi Tian Zun forcibly devoured the soul of a boss?
The audience members suddenly understood. This could explain why Yuan Shi Tian Zun killed someone.
It was well known that the aftereffects of Night Wanderer's Soul Devouring were significant. After accumulating to a certain amount, the mind would become unstable.
Moreover, Yuan Shi Tian Zun devoured the soul of an Overlord-level Boss.
In addition, there was another detail that the audience members had not previously known - Cai Longshen tried to snatch the loot.
It was Cai Longshen who was dissatisfied with the distribution of benefits.
"Judge, I object!" The middle-aged man raised his hand. After obtaining Cai Zhanglao's consent, he looked at Huang Taiji and said:
"In your testimony, you said that Yuan Shi Tian Zun possessed a life-saving item given by the Sun Wanderer, a consumable item, and it was precisely because of that consumable item that he suppressed the boss.
"As everyone knows, the Sun Wanderer can eliminate the pollution of negative emotions. How can you be sure that Yuan Shi Tian Zun's madness is not feigned?"
Huang Taiji was stunned.
The honest and simple character of the Earth Spirit meant that he was a down-to-earth person.
He really couldn't prove it. The question raised by the other party was reasonable and difficult to refute.
The middle-aged man chuckled, "Judge, I don't think this question needs to be discussed anymore."
Huang Taiji frowned and said:
"No, I really can't prove that Yuan Shi Tian Zun is truly mad, but you also have no evidence to prove that he is faking madness."
No, Lao Huang, adoptive father, you should propose using the Tiger Amulet for lie detection... Zhang Yuanqing was extremely anxious.
There were no lawyers in the Tribunal. Huang Taiji, acting as a witness, was his lawyer, but Huang Taiji's character was clearly not suitable for courtroom debates and verbal battles.
If it were Fu Qingyang, he would have already shut down this Nu Lang Jing Tao.
The middle-aged man Nu Lang Jing Tao didn't respond to Huang Taiji. He didn't need to provide evidence. He just needed to raise questions to make "mental disorder" a point of suspicion.
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He turned the page and said loudly:
"Second matter, according to Huang Taiji and Jiang Ju's instance walkthrough reports, in the Five Elements Chaos instance, a Psychic, in order to save Yuan Shi Tian Zun, turned against the Evil faction.
"Judge, according to Article 1 of the Five Elements Alliance Regulations, colluding with Evil professions, being ambiguous with Evil professions, is punishable by death.
"This department believes that Yuan Shi Tian Zun's criminal facts are clear, the evidence is indeed sufficient, and there is precedent. We ask the judge to impose the death penalty, to be carried out immediately."
The noise in the audience seats became even louder.
Colluding with Evil professions was a serious crime, the most serious crime ranked first.
Huang Taiji said in a deep voice:
"That Evil profession has a special status. When the Songhai Branch was arresting Demon Eye, it took the initiative to request Yuan Shi Tian Zun to infiltrate the Evil profession team as an undercover agent..."
Fu Qingyang told him about this.
The night before the trial, Qian Gongzi approached him. The two had made estimates about the development of today's trial, realizing that the Bee Girl was a flaw.
Huang Taiji learned about the relationship between Yuan Shi Tian Zun and the Bee Girl from Fu Qingyang.
At that time, he was quite relieved in his heart. This proved that Yuan Shi Tian Zun was not a "corrupt cop" without principles. His contact with the Bee Girl was of an undercover nature, and the backer behind the Bee Girl was Reminiscence.
A legendary figure who was in the darkness, but wanted light.
Undercover... Xie Lingxi in the audience seats breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She had been so scared just now that her heart was about to explode. The matter of Yuan Shi Gege killing Cai Longshen could be argued over.
But colluding with an Evil profession was indeed a capital crime.
However, as soon as her breath was released, she heard the old man from the Investigation Department say loudly:
"I object!
"Judge, it is true that Yuan Shi Tian Zun was ordered to go undercover, but this does not prove that he did not collude with an Evil profession.
"The Five Elements Chaos is a death instance, and the Evil and Lawful factions must fight to the death. Just think, what kind of relationship would make that Psychic willing to sacrifice himself to save Yuan Shi Tian Zun?
"Yuan Shi Tian Zun is having an affair with an Evil profession. This is an indisputable fact."
Xie Lingxi's beautiful face changed slightly, and then she heard the murmurs of the audience around her.
Yuan Shi Tian Zun's mental state could not be determined. It was a bit far-fetched to say that he was feigning madness.
But the fact that he had an extraordinary relationship with an Evil profession did not require evidence.
The Psychic's behavior was the best evidence.
What kind of relationship would make a person willing to sacrifice himself to save a person from an opposing faction?
"Terrible..."
Xie Su muttered in a low voice.
Guan Ya's face was extremely ugly, not because the Psychic had a close relationship with Yuan Shi, but because she searched her stomach and couldn't think of any rebuttal.
No one would believe that an Evil profession had a conscience.
No matter what Yuan Shi, who was rescued by an Evil profession at the cost of their life, said, he would not be able to clear himself.
Cai Zhanglao's trump card was here.
In the audience seats, everyone who had a relationship with Yuan Shi Tian Zun felt a strong sense of powerlessness and worry in their hearts.
Huang Taiji sat in silence, feeling like he had been checkmated.
Only Fu Qingyang was expressionless. From the time he attended until now, he had always been sitting with a paralyzed face, without any emotional fluctuations.
Cai Zhanglao, who was high in the judge's seat, said lightly:
"Witness, did that Psychic and Yuan Shi Tian Zun have a relationship that transcended friendship? You only need to answer yes or no."
Huang Taiji's lips moved, and he was silent for a long time: "Unable to determine!"
In the audience seats, a buzzing discussion arose.
At this time, answers like "unable to determine" and "don't know" were actually a kind of default.
"Silence!" Cai Zhanglao said in a deep voice:
"This court has heard the witness's testimony and the evidence submitted by the prosecution. The debates in the courtroom have been verified by the Tiger Amulet and are true and valid. This court confirms it and now announces the verdict.
"This court believes that the defendant, Yuan Shi Tian Zun, murdered his colleague Cai Longshen and colluded with an Evil profession. The evidence is indeed sufficient, and the charges are established. In view of the defendant Yuan Shi Tian Zun's meritorious service and great contribution, the punishment can be reduced according to law.
"The judgment is as follows: The defendant Yuan Shi Tian Zun is sentenced to three months of imprisonment, a fine of 1 billion, confiscation of the Heaven Worship Set, and deprivation of all meritorious services and treatments.
"The judgment is established and will be executed immediately!"
A clamor spread in the audience seats, and the high-level deacons could no longer hold back and discussed it.
"Yuan Shi, it's over..." Sun Miaomiao's face turned pale.
Cai Zhanglao not only wanted to take away Yuan Shi's Heaven Worship Set, but also wanted to ruin his image and nail him forever to the pillar of shame for colluding with an Evil profession.
He murdered colleagues and colluded with Evil professions, but the official, considering his past contributions, made an exception and only sentenced him to three months of imprisonment, a fine, and confiscation of items.
Outsiders would not say that the headquarters suppressed geniuses, but instead believed that the headquarters had already gone above and beyond the law, being sentimental and righteous.
Looking at Yuan Shi Tian Zun, who had committed a capital crime but escaped the judgment of justice, he was destined to be despised.
There was no greater way to kill a person than to attack his spirit.
Things that Sun Miaomiao could see, Guan Ya, Yin Ji, Zhao Chenghuang and others were even more clear about.
In this trial, Cai Zhanglao almost destroyed the reputation that Yuan Shi Tian Zun had painstakingly accumulated.
This was Cai Zhanglao's revenge, and it was just the beginning.
"Dad, what to do." Xie Lingxi grabbed her father's sleeve.
"Sigh..." Xie Su sighed softly. This young genius who had risen like a comet was about to fall to the bottom of the valley.
Nu Lang Jing Tao left the prosecutor's seat, walked to Zhang Yuanqing, and said coldly:
"Take out the Heaven Worship Set."
Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head and said nothing.
From the beginning of the announcement of the verdict, he had been lowering his head.
"Take out the Heaven Worship Set." Nu Lang Jing Tao repeated again, his voice calm: "The Seat of Silence only confines your hands. You can still open the item bar and throw out the set."
Zhang Yuanqing still ignored him.
Nu Lang Jing Tao scolded:
"Yuan Shi Tian Zun, how dare you defy the headquarters?"
A purple-gold pumpkin hammer left the item bar and fell from the void. A phantom figure separated from his body and caught the hammer.
"Bang, bang!"
Two loud sounds, bones were broken and tendons were snapped.
The head-down Zhang Yuanqing suddenly stood up.
The deacons in the audience seats were taken aback. Yuan Shi Tian Zun's attitude... Was he going to turn against the headquarters?
"Rustle..."
Urgent footsteps sounded, and the guards in the Tribunal immediately surrounded him, fully alert.
Zhang Yuanqing seemed not to see the guards who were facing a great enemy, and looked directly at the Cai Zhanglao and the nine elders who were high above.
Finally able to speak, he grinned and said:
"I'm not convinced!"
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