CHAPTER 695: 155, NOMINATE_2

"This true dream realm exists to judge alien races outside of the Ancient Human Clan."

Lin Yue said, "That’s why its judgment system is extremely cruel and extreme, not providing the right to defense for those publicly executed, not even taking into account their merit. However, if bestowed with Taichu’s guidance, as long as someone is appointed, it can allow the sinners facing public execution the right to a defense."

The Second Prince paused slightly, asking, "Bestowed with Taichu’s guidance... Could it be that you..."

"Yes, I just asked the spirit of Yanfu, and I am indeed the so-called one bestowed with Taichu’s guidance."

Lin Yue nodded slightly and said, "If I am able to achieve Harmonization, I could even appoint protection or remove that Divine Dream Envoy. In doing so, the threat of this true dream realm would be eliminated."

The Second Prince fell silent for a moment, then let out a light sigh, "Good, good, good, I indeed haven’t misjudged, Seventeenth Brother, you truly are the hope of our Human Clan."

"Second Brother, it is not certain yet whether I can succeed in Harmonization."

Lin Yue said, "However, now I can appoint those who are executed to have the right to speak in their defense. You and the Crown Prince should see, how best should we use this special privilege?"

"Good, I’ll notify the Crown Prince at once," said the Second Prince. "As soon as we’ve discussed and agreed upon a suitable plan, we will inform you."

At this point, the Second Prince fell silent again, then suddenly asked, "You are of the Ancient Human Clan, and we are of an alien race, this is a true distinction now, you... what are your thoughts?"

"What’s there to think?" Lin Yue replied calmly, "Hasn’t Second Brother said it before? Humans are the direction of all relations, even if I were not human, merely an Artifact Spirit or something else, these relations would still be real. Moreover... I’m just a rather special human, that’s all."

The Second Prince smiled, saying, "This is something the Crown Prince wanted to ask. Watching you step by step, I naturally understand what kind of person you are."

"Watching me step by step?"

Lin Yue could not help but be slightly startled, "Could it be that Second Brother noticed me as soon as I entered Di Hong City?"

"Even earlier than that," the Second Prince smiled.

At this moment, neither of them asked too much further.

Lin Yue did not inquire why the Second Prince blindly trusted the news that suddenly came from nowhere, nor did the Second Prince ask where the intelligence had come from.

Perhaps... they had answers in their hearts for many things already.

That day.

"Qingluo."

Lin Yue found the Blood Sea Saint Mother and said, "When you are brought up for public execution, you no longer need to end yourself to enter Reincarnation."

"What?" The Blood Sea Saint Mother was momentarily stunned.

"The Crown Prince and the Second Prince already have a plan, and I can assure you that you will not die, and you will not even lose anything," Lin Yue said evenly.

The Blood Sea Saint Mother was momentarily taken aback, took a deep breath, and said, "If that’s the case, Qingluo shall obey, and everything shall be entrusted to Prince Xia Your Highness."

"Rest assured." Lin Yue showed a hint of satisfaction in his smile.

Although he was fully confident, the Blood Sea Saint Mother did not know this, and if her soul were to be scattered, all would be lost.

Her trust in him naturally satisfied him.

...

Three days later.

Before the eyes of countless people in the world, at the same moment, a fog rose and within that hazy sight, the Black Robe Divine Dream Envoy appeared again.

"Gentlemen... The sinners involved this time have a significant background, and they still need to be publicly executed for the entire world to judge," announced the Divine Dream Envoy.

"This time, the person to be executed is Blood Sea Saint Mother, one of the most notorious founders of the Blood Sea Demon Path. I believe many people across the world have heard of her infamy."

A low chuckle came from Divine Dream Envoy, and with a wave of his robe, an immaculately dressed, stunningly beautiful woman appeared beside him, her exquisite face showing neither joy nor sorrow, with a hint of compassion and melancholy in her eyes and brows.

At this moment, countless mortals watched this breathtaking woman and couldn’t help but be dazzled.

Although this true dream realm could block all Divine Skills, the Blood Sea Saint Mother herself possessed exceptional beauty, akin to a Fairy Bodhisattva.

This was also why the Divine Dream Envoy did not dare to carry out the Blood Sea Saint Mother’s public execution too early.

At first, ordinary mortals didn’t believe it, and even though they were aware of the Blood Sea Saint Mother’s heinous crimes, many might have chosen to believe in her, granting her a chance to offset her sins with merit.

While now, after a month’s time, Lin Yue had indeed eliminated numerous vicious practitioners of the Demon Path in Great Yong, rescuing many common folks. Naturally, people everywhere were more inclined to believe in him as the Divine Dream Envoy.

No matter how stunning the Blood Sea Saint Mother appeared, he held firm confidence, over eighty percent, that he could cause her soul to scatter today.

Worst case, he would just lean the narrative toward making her even more despised by the populace.

"Blood Sea Saint Mother, your merit stands at four thousand nine hundred fifty, your sins... four thousand nine hundred twenty-eight,"

the Divine Dream Envoy stated, "Among the many sinners I have publicly executed, the sins of this Blood Sea Saint Mother are the heaviest, especially because she has widely spread the Blood Sea Demon Path within the ranks of the Demon Path practitioners. Thus, it is most fitting for the people of the world to pass judgment together."

The Blood Sea Saint Mother stood there quietly, her expression revealing no reaction.

Moreover, she was not allowed to speak; she possessed only the right to deny.

Nevertheless, her heart, amidst its trepidation, found some solace.

Fortunately, over the years, she had taken advantage of opportunities given by the Seventeenth Prince to participate in several disaster relief efforts, which had accrued her much merit for easier protection while accompanying His Highness, otherwise her original sins would have far exceeded her merit.

After all, when she sought revenge against the Buddhist sector, she had drowned an entire Holy Land of monks. That Holy Land was bestowed by the imperial court and sheltered by the nation’s fortune, and she was immediately burdened with great sin.

Over the years, the Buddhist sector had constantly targeted her, applying pressure through the court, giving her few chances to dissolve her sins with a substantial amount of merit.

Of course... she didn’t care.

As long as it didn’t trigger Heavenly Punishment, she feared nothing.

"Blood Sea Saint Mother,"

the Divine Dream Envoy looked at the Blood Sea Saint Mother and said, "Next, I will expose to the people all the sins you have committed, sharing everything I know publicly. Although I cannot allow you to speak freely and mislead the people, you can acquiesce, or say ’I deny’, these three words mean that my statements are false, and I will give you an opportunity to contest them afterward."

This was the standard procedure.

"First, the lineage of the Blood Sea Demon Path had already been broken, but not only did you renew the lineage, you spread it widely, causing significant harm to the world. Countless numbers have perished for the blood pools needed for their Cultivation. I am not mistaken, am I?"

the Divine Dream Envoy looked at the Blood Sea Saint Mother.

Indeed, these were facts, and the Blood Sea Saint Mother knew it was not yet her time to deny.

"Second, two hundred seventy years ago, the once Buddhist Holy Land, Qinglian Temple, worked for good and accumulated merit, saving countless souls, their virtue immeasurable. The two Bodhisattvas of Qinglian Temple, ’Moon Mirror Bodhisattva’ and ’Pure Lotus Bodhisattva’, were likened to living Buddhas who saved an ’Infinite’ number of people in the Human World, and to this day, people still build temples to worship them. But you submerged the entire Qinglian Temple in the Blood Sea, leaving almost no survivors."

the Divine Dream Envoy stated, "Am I wrong in this matter?"

The Blood Sea Saint Mother remained silent.

Yet, among the common Mortal world, many were listening in disbelief. Could such a beautiful woman really be so cruel and bloodthirsty?

"Third, in your spread of the Blood Sea Demon Path, you recruited all kinds of people, amongst them many who were Demons that wreaked havoc upon the land. Such actions..."

"Fourth..."

"Fifth..."

"Sixth..."

One major sin after another, spoken clearly by the Divine Dream Envoy, and within this Dream realm, one could not tell lies, causing countless people listening to change color in fear.

Beneath such a beautiful facade lay a cold-blooded, murderous monster.

After the Divine Dream Envoy had finished listing these charges, he said, "Since you have not denied any, your acceptance confirms the truth of the charges I’ve laid out. Then..."

Just as he was about to let the people pass judgment—

"Roar..."

A roar that seemed to come from Ancient Times suddenly filled the air, and the surrounding fog churned violently.

Simultaneously, an indifferent voice followed:

"I, granted Taichu’s guidance, give the Blood Sea Saint Mother the right to defend herself."