Chapter 448: 447. Chapter 442: Start by Taking Down a Law Official as an Appetizer

"Great Emperor, the luguan I summoned has arrived and is waiting outside the Immortal Court's Precious Hall."

As Wushang Great Emperor was still furious over a group of useless fools who could do nothing right, Helian Aodong stepped forward.

"Let him in," Wushang Great Emperor said wearily; he only wanted this matter over quickly so he could attend to his own affairs.

How many matters did he have to handle? Yet he was stuck in this Immortal Court's Precious Hall wasting time over such trivialities.

The annihilation of the Qianyuan Immortal Estate was, in Wushang Great Emperor's eyes, just as trivial.

"Ding Daoshi?" As Ding Huan entered, Bu Bu Yingyin stared at him in shock.

Wasn't this the future husband she had been longing for? She'd searched everywhere—and now he appeared here.

No, so Ding Huan was the luguan Helian Aodong had summoned? Could this guy, besides mastering the Dao, also master the Nine Courts' Immortal Laws?

"Haha, so the luguan Helian Dao sought was none other than Daoist Ding! Daoist Ding, I've long heard your name—let's get to know each other better."

Emperor Jinhe, who had remained silent until now, laughed upon seeing Ding Huan and greeted him warmly.

"Ding Huan, this is Emperor Jinhe," Helian Aodong quickly introduced.

"Ding Huan bows before Emperor Jinhe," Ding Huan swiftly bowed; he had not disguised his form this time.

With so many Great Emperors present, even disguise would be seen through. Besides, he came here seeking backing—no need for disguise.

"No need for formality, we'll catch up after this matter is settled," Emperor Jinhe said amiably, clearly delighted to see Ding Huan.

"Minor cultivator Ding Huan bows before Great Emperor—Great Emperor, may you forever thrive," Ding Huan quickly bowed to Wushang Great Emperor.

He silently thought: Thank goodness this is the Immortal Court.

If this were the mortal realm, bowing to Emperor Jinhe first might have gotten him beheaded on the spot.

"Not bad—a young hero," Wushang Great Emperor praised, yet internally puzzled.

Why was Emperor Jinhe so warm toward this youth? Could this young man have an extraordinary background?

Ding Huan quickly approached Brother Pingwei: "Ding Huan bows before Brother Pingwei. Previously, due to offending someone, I dared not show my face."

"Had Helian Jie not told me you were here, I wouldn't have dared come."

Hearing this, Brother Pingwei immediately found the youth intriguing.

He was clearly warning him: if anyone tries to harm Ding Huan, Brother Pingwei must step in.

"Haha, rest assured—as long as you abide by the Nine Courts' Immortal Laws within the Immortal Court, no one dares touch you," Brother Pingwei gave Ding Huan a reassuring assurance.

Ding Huan was overjoyed—this was the correct way to enter the Immortal Court; at least he now had backing.

Not like after attending one class, only to be hunted down by warrants.

No need to hide his face while planting Immortal Spirit Rice.

Bu Bu Yingyin's heart sank—Ding Huan had attached himself to Brother Pingwei, and Emperor Jinhe was treating him with special favor.

Under these circumstances, forcibly taking Ding Huan to the Immortal Chancellor's Mansion for marriage was nearly impossible.

Ji Mi, Commander of the Immortal Court's Jiachen Division, watched Ding Huan; upon entering, Ding Huan had not been cowed by the presence of the Great Emperors, speaking calmly and composed.

Moreover, he knew to first seek security from Brother Pingwei.

Shang'er was right—this Ding Huan truly was a talent.

But now Ding Huan was under Brother Pingwei's protection and had verbal ties with Emperor Jinhe; he could only cultivate goodwill.

If he could bring this man along to the Immortal-Devil Battlefield, alongside Shang'er, it would be an immense boon for Shang'er.

He couldn't mention it now—wait until this case was settled.

"Ding Huan, as the luguan for the Xiulun case today, are you prepared?" Wushang Great Emperor wanted to conclude this matter swiftly.

Ding Huan bowed again: "Great Emperor, may you forever thrive—I did not come for the Xiulun case. I am only the luguan commissioned by Luchong Dao; I am here solely for Luchong Dao's case."

The Xiulun case held no benefit—he had no interest in it.

After Luchong Dao was imprisoned, he saw no effort from Xiuxu to plead for him.

Even if Luchong Dao was powerless, he was framed for your son's case. Yet you, Xiuxu, care only for your own son and act as if you never heard Luchong Dao was imprisoned.

Your son is a person—does that mean the entire Qianyuan Immortal Estate weren't people?

Xiuxu's face darkened; regardless of Ding Huan's ability, openly ignoring his son's case was a direct slap to his face.

But remembering Ding Huan's backing, he swallowed his anger.

He couldn't even defeat Bu Yue—how could he challenge a Great Emperor? That's absurd.

No one in the Immortal Court's Precious Hall was a fool; all understood exactly what was happening.

Ding Huan refused to work for Xiuxu, so he deliberately declared he was here for Luchong Dao's case.

This Ding Huan was clever—his motive was clear: Xiuxu had shown zero concern after Luchong Dao's imprisonment, not even visiting him in prison.

Ding Huan is Helian Aodong's friend—not yours, Xiuxu.

"Good," Wushang Great Emperor nodded. "These two cases may indeed be tried separately. Yingfang Xianqing, as the Chancellor's luguan, state your views on the Luchong Dao case."

"Yes," Yingfang stepped forward; he paid no mind to this brash youth.

A mere Jin Xian insect, daring to debate the Nine Courts' Immortal Laws with him? Today, he'd teach this young insect how to behave.

Not to mention that no one could memorize the Nine Courts' Immortal Laws—yet this tiny Jin Xian thought he could argue law with him?

Was this suicide? Or suicide?

"Ding Luguan, Luchong Dao is guilty of insubordination and embezzlement; according to the Nine Courts' Immortal Laws, his sentence is strangulation. Considering his original good intentions, he is permitted reincarnation…"

Yingfang intended to immediately intimidate Ding Huan, so his voice was harsh.

"Stop…"

Ding Huan unceremoniously raised his hand to halt Yingfang.

Who are you trying to scare?

Yingfang stared at Ding Huan in confusion, but Ding Huan turned to the Great Emperors and bowed: "Great Emperor, may you forever thrive—Luchong Dao's case has not yet been decided, yet Yingfang has already declared a verdict."

According to Article 1,311 of the Nine Courts Immortal Code, this constitutes arbitrary judicial abuse; however, since no serious consequences have yet occurred, the punishment may be one hundred imperial lashes, a thousand years of imprisonment, and confiscation of one hundred thousand superior Immortal Crystals.

Everyone was stunned by Ding Huan's bizarre maneuver—could you even do that?

What the hell? They've barely started laying down the law, and you've already arrested the Luguan?

Ying Fang flew into a rage: "Ding Huan, I was merely hypothesizing! Is it not allowed to hypothesize that Lu Chongdao is guilty? According to Article 19,000 of the Nine Courts Immortal Code, hypothesis is permitted prior to rendering judgment."

If hypothesis is permitted before laying down the law, then my accusation against Lu Chongdao is invalid.

Since my charge of arbitrary judicial abuse is invalid, according to Article 8,306 of the Imperial Code, you are guilty of falsely accusing a Luguan—punishable by twenty-three thousand years of imprisonment and severing four meridians."

Every soul in the Immortal Court's Precious Hall perked up.

Now this is exciting.

They haven't even begun, and both Luguan are already trying to send each other to prison.

The key point is, it was this greenhorn Ding Huan who first initiated the attempt to imprison the other.

Ying Fang, being seasoned, easily countered and pinned a grave charge onto Ding Huan.

He Lian Aodong had not yet rejoiced when he began to worry.

This is too fast.

Before the first round is even over, one of these two Luguan will die.

"Ding Luguan, do you have anything to say?" Empress Wushang sounded disappointed—if Ding Huan could only manage this, he had come merely to be humiliated.

Ding Huan raised his hand and produced a crystal sphere: "Great Emperor, esteemed officials—this is the Dao-rhythm and law-wave fluctuation emitted by Ying Fang just now. I have recorded it, and it is clearly visible."

Anyone can speak empty words. The Nine Courts Immortal Code is not rigid statutes—it must judge by Dao-rhythm and law-wave fluctuations.

When Ying Fang declared Lu Chongdao guilty, his entire aura brimmed with confidence, and the spatial fluctuations carried an unwavering, unquestionable law-infused aura.

This proves he had already predetermined Lu Chongdao's guilt—evidence of law-wave fluctuations exists; no sophistry can evade it."

The crystal sphere floated in midair, as Ding Huan had added some subtle manipulations.

Even those with only vague understanding of the laws could now clearly perceive the confidence and firmness in Ying Fang's Dao-rhythm fluctuations as he spoke.

In the Nine Courts Immortal Code, law-wave evidence is the strongest, followed by scene evidence, and lastly, statutory provisions.

The moment this law-crystal sphere appeared, not only did Ying Fang freeze in shock, but even Empress Wushang stared in disbelief.

Soon, everyone realized—this was a master. Absolutely a master.

Everyone knew the law-wave within the crystal had been clarified by Ding Huan's techniques—but this did not alter the outcome; it merely made the evidence clearer for all to see.

Ji Mi, commander of the Immortal Court's Jia Chen Division, clenched his fists, his eyebrows and eyelids twitching with excitement.

Ji Shang was right—this Ding Huan is far more than merely talented.

His combat prowess is explosive.

Not only is his combat strength immense, he is decisive and direct—no wasted words since his initial greeting.

This man must be brought into my army—he is indispensable on the Immortal-Demon battlefield.

Previously, Ji Mi had been considering his son Ji Shang; now he was considering himself.

"Indeed formidable," Emperor Pingwei thought with great delight—he was thoroughly satisfied with Ding Huan's performance.

Just moments ago, Mu Jiuting had disappointed him terribly: Ying Fang had listed a pile of evidence and laid out countless Immortal Laws, yet Mu Jiuting could not refute a single one.

Look at how Ding Huan is handling Ying Fang now?

"Ying Fang, do you have any defense?" Empress Wushang turned to Ying Fang.

Ying Fang's mouth hung half-open—how could he defend himself now? The law-crystal sphere was irrefutable proof.

Just as Mu Jiuting had been rendered speechless after Ying Fang produced the law-crystal sphere earlier.

His original plan had been to first announce Lu Chongdao's verdict, since Lu Chongdao's guilt was certain to be decided by him—he naturally radiated confidence.

Only after Ding Huan's resolve was shattered would he explain the reasoning, then lay out the Nine Courts Immortal Laws one by one.

This bastard didn't play by the rules—he caught me completely off guard.

If I am imprisoned over this, I will become the Immortal Court's greatest laughingstock.

As a Luguan, and moreover as the Banner-Bearer of the Immortal Law Division, to be sent to prison by another Luguan?

"Guards, administer one hundred imperial lashes to Ying Fang," Empress Wushang ordered, seeing Ying Fang had no reply.

So what if he's a Banner-Bearer? Before the Nine Courts Immortal Code, no one has privilege.

"Ding Huan, even if you've made me endure these lashes, I will not leave until I have settled Lu Chongdao's case," Ying Fang gritted his teeth.

Ding Huan replied coolly: "Even if you wished to depart, this Luguan will not permit it. If you encounter me, you must endure every ordeal Lu Sanshan has suffered these past days—or else I, Zhang… Ding Huan, am incompetent."

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