CHAPTER 776: CHAPTER 314: ENFORCE LAW AND PUNISHMENT RIGHTEOUSLY_2

Sun Rang’s Star Power surged wildly, incessantly dissolving the azure netting.

But as quickly as he dissolved it, the netting flowed forth even faster, and in a blink of an eye, it wrapped him up into a cocoon-like object.

"You still want to run!"

With a cold laugh, Cheng Yuxiao merely gestured with his hand and Sun Rang, bound into a human-shaped cocoon, was summoned right before National Master Cheng Yuxiao.

At this moment, the old chief steward, who had been blasted away, fell back down through the great hole in the hall; upon seeing the trapped Qian’an Emperor, he panicked, "Cheng Yuxiao, you dare!"

Cheng Yuxiao simply smiled and swiftly retreated.

During his retreat, he threw a punch that simultaneously shattered Sun Rang’s Central and Lower Star Palace.

A single punch crippled Sun Rang.

It also made Sun Rang completely cease his struggles, his eyes filled with utter despair.

Outside the hall, the Forbidden Army had already charged over; the Forbidden Army general with a Cultivation Level as high as Seventh Tier Ninth Layer, including over a hundred Fifth and Sixth Tier soldiers, all stood frozen.

Completely baffled by the situation.

Some of the smarter ones had already guessed something—the State Preceptor had taken action.

But because they were smart, they pretended not to know.

At the same time, the old chief steward waved his hand, breaking the State Preceptor’s restraint on the Qian’an Emperor.

The released Qian’an Emperor could hardly contain his fury, "Cheng Yuxiao, you..."

Just as he was about to burst into a tirade, he suddenly saw the charging Forbidden Army and forcibly swallowed back the words he was about to shout.

In this regard, the Qian’an Emperor understood very well!

Firstly, could the Forbidden Army surround and kill National Master Cheng Yuxiao?

They could not.

Even the old chief steward was no match for the State Preceptor, let alone these soldiers of the Forbidden Army.

Moreover, killing the State Preceptor would not benefit him.

So, there was no need to publicize this matter.

If this affair were to be publicized, it would only damage the dignity of his own imperial authority.

Thus, the Qian’an Emperor forcefully restrained the words he wanted to shout.

"Retreat!"

In the end, the Qian’an Emperor swallowed his grievances and blood, turning all his anger and dissatisfaction into this furious shout!

None of those who could be in the Forbidden Army were fools.

Hearing the Qian’an Emperor’s furious shout, all of them bowed their heads and withdrew, not even daring to take another look.

This kind of affair between the emperor and the State Preceptor—just one extra glance could invite a catastrophe!

After the Forbidden Army withdrew, National Master Cheng Yuxiao turned to look at the Qian’an Emperor, "Your Majesty must be alarmed, but if we can cleanse Your Majesty’s side of treachery, it is worth it!"

At this very moment, the greatly disadvantaged Qian’an Emperor could only respond with a cold laugh.

Wanted to say something, but couldn’t anymore.

The eunuch whom he had been resolute on protecting, even at the risk of his own life, had been captured by Cheng Yuxiao right before him and then crippled; what more could he say.

The Eighth Tier old chief steward, whom he always relied on, had also been blown away in a few moves by State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

It was like a sharp slap that woke the Qian’an Emperor up.

The Qian’an Emperor used to think that the combat power at Eighth Tier should be about the same.

Perhaps the chief steward’s combat power was a little weaker than the State Preceptor’s, but only slightly weaker.

But today’s battle showed him the huge disparity between Eighth Tiers.

Just now, if the State Preceptor had wanted to kill the old chief steward, it was indeed very possible!

This realization left the Qian’an Emperor incredibly shaken.

As long as the Eighth Tier old chief steward was around, his sense of security was overwhelming; the State Preceptor, because of the Nine Bright Chime, cannot act against him. Apart from the State Preceptor, others were incapable of dealing with the old chief steward.

But if the old chief steward were gone, he would still not fear the State Preceptor, but his sense of security would be lost.

With today’s cleansing by National Master and the previous losses in Yangjiang County, there were hardly a few Seventh Tier experts left in the Imperial Palace.

Especially among the eunuchs, those Seventh Tier experts were nearly annihilated by the State Preceptor!

Cheng Yuxiao, seeing the Qian’an Emperor’s manner, knew that the Qian’an Emperor had conceded.

But today’s business was not yet finished.

The next moment, Cheng Yuxiao gave a salute to the old chief steward and said, "Old Chief Steward, Grand Steward Li Teng and Vice Chief Sun Rang took people to massacre over a thousand in Jinshan County; such cruelty, merely executing this arch-culprit is not enough!

Will you handle this cleansing of the ranks, Old Chief Steward, or shall I do it on your behalf?"

The Grand Steward glanced at the Qian’an Emperor, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and then sighed, "State Preceptor, as for the matter of purging our house, I suppose I should handle it myself."

"Please!"

Cheng Yuxiao, however, was insistent, "Grand Steward, these two must be executed according to our legal code! To blood purify over one thousand, two hundred people, sparing not even toddlers—such evil deeds must be punished by the eradication of their entire families to deter others!

This Sun Rang, deserves to be hacked into a thousand pieces!

I implore you, Grand Steward, carry out their public execution today!

If the Grand Steward cannot bear to do it, then let me, the State Preceptor, handle it!"

Hearing this, the Grand Steward looked once again at the Qian’an Emperor, whose face had turned deathly pale, and who muttered without a word, making it clear to him.

His Majesty had been frightened today, or rather, intimidated.

In other words, for the time being, there was no one who could control National Master Cheng Yuxiao!

The matter would have to be dealt with according to Cheng Yuxiao’s wishes.

Fifteen minutes later, the Grand Steward summoned all the imperial eunuchs with rank within the palace and publicly declared the crimes of the new Chief of the Imperial Court and the Vice Chief.

Someone was there to carry out the execution of Sun Rang by a thousand cuts!

At the same time, all eunuchs involved in the blood purge of Xu’s Manor were beheaded on the spot.

A contingent of the Forbidden Army was also dispatched to carry out the eradication of Sun Rang and Li Teng’s entire families!

Though these two were eunuchs, they held high positions and possessed power, and had adopted children within their families, considered their descendants.

In Wanyi, their influence was immense.

Yet in just half a day, their world had changed.

The families of Li Teng and Sun Rang, totaling more than three hundred members, were all eradicated.

The severed heads, piled in front of the gathered eunuchs, caused their legs to tremble and some even fainted on the spot from fear!

Inside the Hezheng Hall, the Qian’an Emperor, Gao Ye, held a cup of hot tea, his expression unsightly.

Today’s events were a humiliating disgraced for him!

Yet he was helpless against National Master Cheng Yuxiao, who sat opposite him!

The former Cheng Yuxiao, in Gao Ye’s opinion, was a steed he had tamed; although spirited, he was obedient.

But the present Cheng Yuxiao had become a fierce tiger, one that might strike at people at any moment!

It made him dare not to act rashly.

In the past, the Emperor and his minister could talk freely when sitting together, but today, they sat in silence.

Inside the Hezheng Hall, the Vice Chief of the Imperial Court, Sun Rang, whose cultivation level had been eradicated, died after suffering more than a thousand cuts.

"Your Majesty, State Preceptor, I have now completed the purge. Is the State Preceptor satisfied?" the Grand Steward asked in a low voice.

"Grand Steward, I respect you because you take responsibility and adhere to principles! His Majesty, although wise, can sometimes make small mistakes. It’s our duty, as ministers, to offer timely advice to His Majesty, instead of watching him err.

Please continue to discipline these worthless descendants," Cheng Yuxiao said.

"I will remember this!"

"If that’s the case, Your Majesty, then your humble servant will take his leave!"

Having said this, Cheng Yuxiao bowed to the Qian’an Emperor and then left the Hezheng Hall, walking away into the stars.

As soon as National Master Cheng Yue Xiao had left, sounds of things being smashed and hysterical howls of rage echoed from within the Hezheng Hall!

After a while, things quieted down.

After venting, the Qian’an Emperor, with red eyes, turned to the Grand Steward and asked, "Grand Steward, what happened today? Why couldn’t you handle even two or three moves from the State Preceptor?"

The Emperor’s words were full of doubt.

He was even questioning whether the Grand Steward had given it his all!

Sighing deeply, the Grand Steward replied, "Your Majesty, haven’t you noticed that the State Preceptor’s cultivation level has advanced greatly? Previously he mainly cultivated three types of Star Power, but now his Fire Series Star Power has reached the Eighth Tier, and although I can’t ascertain the Earth Series, it’s definitely above Seventh Tier.

I could deal with the former State Preceptor!

But the current one is beyond what I can handle!

However, the State Preceptor still has his limits; he won’t harm Your Majesty."

The Qian’an Emperor’s expression became extremely complicated, "Grand Steward, in your opinion, who is stronger between Tianyang Star Lord and the State Preceptor?

If the two were to fight, what would be the outcome?"

The Grand Steward’s expression also became complicated, "Your Majesty, no matter how you look at it, the State Preceptor is ultimately a pillar of Dachen, while Tianyang Star Lord is an external enemy!

As to who would win, with my level of cultivation, I cannot speculate!"

Upon hearing this, the Qian’an Emperor nodded gently, his expression complex.