Chapter 836

At this moment, Luo Sha looked at the Scalegorge Waterscape in front of him and sighed: "This is my first time seeing it."

"However, as a suspect, I should be in shackles and chains, standing trial in the Shackling Prison. Is it really appropriate for the General to bring me here?"

Speaking of this, Luo Sha looked at Jing Yuan.

Even though he was being escorted, there wasn't a trace of dejection on Luo Sha.

"There are too many troubles locked up in the Shackling Prison; it is not suitable to add another one."

Jing Yuan shook his head gently and said: "For safety's sake, please stand trial here."

"For safety's sake? It seems it's not for my safety."

"The Stellaron descended, the Ambrosial Arbor revived, and the Sky-Faring Commission's envoy was replaced by a substitute, whose true form is an Emanator of Destruction."

Jing Yuan said calmly: "According to the Sky-Faring Commission's investigation, you arrived at the Luo Fu with a merchant caravan and stayed for several days, yet had no trade dealings with anyone. The day you were supposed to leave happened to coincide with the outbreak of the disaster."

"You snuck into the Shackling Prison during the chaos, yet did nothing. Now you claim you want to take responsibility for this Stellaron disaster and surrender."

"Strange, strange, your behavior is truly unfathomable."

"As a merchant, I was entrusted by others to transport a 'token,' and I am unaware of the hidden circumstances behind it."

Facing Jing Yuan's words, Luo Sha shook his head gently: "Stepping into the Shackling Prison was indeed intentional, but now it seems the Luo Fu does not have what I am seeking."

"And pleading guilty is out of fear of punishment. Although the galaxy is vast, as a mere merchant, I surely cannot escape the pursuit of the entire Alliance."

"A mere merchant? Mr. Luo Sha, you are joking."

Hearing Luo Sha, Jing Yuan shook his head gently: "Do you need me to detail one by one the things you did in the Mourning Fortress and the various pasts you left behind in the Veil Star System?"

"Or do you need me to say that tongue-twisting name?"

Hearing Jing Yuan, Luo Sha's pupils shrank sharply.

After a good while, Luo Sha said slowly: "The 'Divine Foresight General' is indeed well-deserved."

"Likewise, fortunately, I did some homework in advance, otherwise this conversation today would have been awkward."

"Since the General feels there is something suspicious, are you going to defend me and clear me of the 'Stellaron suspect' charge?"

"This is not up to me. It concerns a grave crime that could overturn the Alliance. According to the law, you should be escorted to the Zhuming Xianzhou to accept a joint trial by the Ten-Lords Commission and the Seven Arbiter-Generals, and be subjected to eternal punishment."

Jing Yuan shook his head and said: "However, for this moment, you still have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Scalegorge Waterscape. This will be the last sight of the Luo Fu you will ever see."

"I heard her say that hundreds of years ago, the 'High-Cloud Quintet' once gathered here for a banquet."

Hearing Jing Yuan, Luo Sha turned around, looked at the parted sea, and spoke slowly: "Your master Hearing Jing Liu's peerless sword skills, the High Elder Dan Feng's cloud-chanting arts, the pilot Baiheng's clever skills in maneuvering the star-skiff, supplemented by the Zhuming craftsman Yingxing's forged divine weapons, and the General's strategic planning."

"The five of them chased demons and swept away filth, leaving behind many legendary tales that people yearn for. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. In the end, the 'High-Cloud Quintet' fell apart and became strangers to each other."

"The General brought me away from the Shackling Prison to ask questions here, obviously not for the safety there, but to talk about topics that avoid prying eyes."

"Regarding the person you have been avoiding talking about since your interrogation... your master Hearing Jing Liu."

Hearing Luo Sha, Jing Yuan was silent and said nothing more.

Luo Sha continued: "As a follower of the Reignbow Arbiter, the General must have witnessed the tragic state of the myriad realms suffering from the plague of the Abundance. Those creatures either turned into immortal monsters or became lambs sacrificed to the Abundance."

"How does the General think this catastrophe should be quelled?"

At this moment, Luo Sha seemed to have turned the entire situation around, taking the initiative himself!

"The Alliance follows the edicts of the Reignbow Arbiter, never ceasing to eliminate demons, for the sake of one day being able to eradicate Yaoshi and return life and death to the right track."

Jing Yuan spoke calmly, and Luo Sha nodded, then shook his head: "The Reignbow Arbiter hunts, the Cloud Knights follow, sacrificing everything to eliminate demons and uphold justice, which is indeed admirable, but unfortunately, it is inevitably narrow-minded."

"Just as my power comes from the 'Abundance,' my stance is consistent with the Alliance—it is not only the 'Hunt' faction that wants to put Yaoshi to death in the universe."

"Suffering from the stubborn disease of short life, yearning for the elixir of eternal life, this is the common sentiment of intelligent beings. To cut off these thoughts is like trying to kill an Aeon; it is absurd and almost a joke."

"Therefore, to completely sever Yaoshi's curse, one must seek another way from the root."

"Your master received enlightenment, returned from the Mara-Struck, and traveled through the myriad realms, having already found a way to untie this dead knot." ===== CHAPTER 837 =====