Chapter 218 218: 199. Public Enemy

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3:00 AM. When Mu Qingtong took off her lab coat and left the laboratory, she received some frustrating news. Mr. Xia had been arrested again. This time it seemed more serious than before, charged with treason and heresy, his trial at the Judgement Tower was set for 6:00 AM in accordance with the Moon Spirit Judgment—a situation she couldn't remedy even if she wanted to. However, from the information about Xuanwu provided by the Holy Department, she had guessed the underlying reasons. Garden implicated a large number of elites, some were arrested, some died, the elite class of Zone 51 was already in chaos, but the real mastermind behind it all was still sitting comfortably, even managing to shift the blame onto Xuanwu. The decay in the Empire was as she suspected, a toad dressed in gold sitting high; what the nation needed was not exposure of the truth but a sweeping and drastic change of blood. Such monumental reforms often require a great leader. In the eyes of Mu Qingtong, Xia Feng was extremely suited to be this leader with his unknown past, exceptional talent, oppressed and slandered fate, and most importantly, his commoner background. He was very suited to lead the change. However, unfortunately, Mr. Xia's empathy was too strong, lacking the qualities needed to be a king. "Fei, maybe we should take a long trip now." Mu Qingtong had her maid purchase two boat tickets and pack their luggage, soon after, they left and drove towards the Judgement Tower. She was prepared to see how Xia Feng would escape this time—if Mr. Xia was to die wrongfully under the Church Court's judgement, that would be rather boring. * In less than a day, the bad reputation of the Eternal Day Saint Child was known throughout the city. They knew he was the planner behind the inhumane banquets at the Garden, knew he was among the high-ranking members of the Burning Heaven Cult responsible for numerous civilian deaths, rumored to be the evil Eternal Day Saint Child with blood of tens of thousands on his hands. For the residents of Junlin City, in the more than ten hours after the capture of the Eternal Day Saint Child, they were excited, satisfied, yet incredibly anxious as they waited. Fortunately, the daily prayer ceremony conducted by the Black Moon Church each dawn had finally begun. Accompanied by the formation of knights, a throng of priests finished their devout worship in front of the Black Moon Goddess Statue. After completing all these rituals, the gates of the central square slowly opened. It wasn't long before the Judgement Square of the Black Moon Church, capable of accommodating tens of thousands, was more packed and bustling than a superstar's concert, Not just believers, but countless citizens were gathered to denounce the Eternal Day Saint Child. Anthony was among them. He was a freshman at Weiyang Academy, just like Xia Feng, and upon discovering that the subject of today's trial was his classmate, rumored to be the fiancé of Mu Shen, he felt an inexplicable pleasure, specifically getting up early to witness the trial of Xia Feng, this grave sinner. "tsk tsk~ I just knew it, this guy was no good at all." "It's really good riddance, I've always found him displeasing." "It's a pity for Mu Shen, there are a lot of people online cursing her too now, but it's clear that Mu Shen was also deceived and kept in the dark by this Xia. I don't know what those keyboard warriors think, believing whatever the rumor-mongers say, brainless!" "Exactly, exactly, totally foolish!" "However, it feels like such a waste to just let Xia Feng die like this. Over the years, the atrocities that the Burning Heaven Cult has committed in the Empire are countless; even dying a hundred times wouldn't be enough. Now, we should repay them a thousandfold, thoroughly tormenting this guy." Although the Black Moon Goddess taught her believers to have a loving heart, when the target was a member of the Burning Heaven Cult, insulting their ancestry wasn't considered excessive. After all, the Burning Heaven Temple was truly hateable. The tragedies it had caused over the years were countless, and it even deceived some inexperienced elderly people into becoming its minions, leading to family-ruining incidents filled with melodramatic twists. It was hard to know how much time had passed. As the people in Judgement Square grew impatient, Zorav, the Judgment Chief, raised his staff from the judging tower and proclaimed, "Prepare the execution!" As he finished speaking, two powerful Church Knights escorted Xia Feng, who was shackled in chains on his hands and feet, into the very center of the Judgement Tower. At the center was a ten-meter-tall pillar of black gold, engraved with complex and mysterious symbols representing the supreme authority of the Black Moon. Approaching the Moon Spirit Divine Pillar, Xia Feng soon felt the awe-inspiring aura of divinity faintly emanating from it. Silently, he let the breath of the Dragon God's True Name engraved in his soul release slightly. The aura of the Moon Spirit Divine Pillar softened significantly, as if in fear, or perhaps awe, and it no longer pressured him. Indeed... Xia Feng raised an eyebrow, calmly stepped forward, and let the guards bind him to the pillar. "This kid doesn't seem to have any desire to resist." "Hehe~ He probably knows he's bound to die and has given up on struggling." Sёarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Quiet laughter and remarks once again filled the square, but this time, the Judgment Chief did not intervene. Instead, he allowed the people to freely curse the sinful Xia Feng as they expressed their indignation towards wrongdoers. However, no one noticed that in the crowd, there stood a middle-aged woman with a plain face. Although she cursed along with those around her, she heard a telepathic message from the White Dragon Walker: "Wei Shutong, this is clearly a trap. What are you doing here?" "I'm here to save someone," the middle-aged woman thought firmly. "I'm saving your mom!" cursed the White Dragon Walker. "I've told you it's a trap! Are you, a Fourth Rank, here to get yourself killed?" "Lord White Dragon, even if it means death, I, Wei Shutong, must die with style. It would be too ugly to let Xia Feng die in my stead." "You damn—" Meanwhile, among the clouds in the sky. "To be honest, Miss Hong Dou, saving your friend here won't be an easy task," said a young woman in a blue cloak floating behind Mushroom, her hands behind her back. "I've said it already, only if Xia Feng is rescued will I agree to become the Elemental Saintess; otherwise, forget about it," Mushroom stated flatly, her tone leaving no room for negotiation. But as soon as she finished speaking, her ears turned red. Mushroom knew the importance of the Elemental Saintess to the Elemental Church, so she had daringly made a light threat, but it was her first time doing something like this, making her extremely nervous. The cloaked woman naturally noticed Mushroom's thoughts and sighed helplessly, her gaze intensifying as she looked down at the man tied to the Judgement Stone Pillar below, feeling irritated. Men are indeed a troublesome species. This Xia Feng was undoubtedly doomed. To save him would surely enrage the Black Moon Church. Although they, the Elemental, were not faint-hearted, it would be extremely troublesome, and she hated trouble. At that moment, on the judging platform, Zorav, the Judgment Chief, once again raised the staff representing justice and righteousness. The noise on the square abruptly halted, becoming instantly silent.

Chapter 218 218: 199. Public Enemy

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