Chapter 392

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's whisper, the ministers who had previously denounced Li Hao had their expressions change instantly.

Those who defended Li Hao were also slightly stunned.

When that youth first became famous in Liangzhou, some people praised him, saying that this child alone could withstand a million troops!

At the time, everyone thought this statement was exaggerated and boastful—after all, what is the concept of a million elite troops? They could sweep across the lands outside the pass and be invincible! Later, they discovered that it was indeed too exaggerated and blown out of proportion.

How could a mere million troops compare to that youth?!

Could a million troops save Liangzhou?

Could they save Qingzhou? Could they save Youzhou? None of them could.

The Li family gathered three million elite troops from the entire prefecture, yet they were beaten back step by step in Qingzhou, and in the end, they could only retreat and shrink into Qingzhou City, relying on the protection of that top-tier array to barely survive and delay.

And that youth only appeared for less than a day before he slaughtered the demon leader, slaughtered the Desolate God clone, and cut off the countless demon tide outside Qingzhou City with a single sword.

Is this power that can be filled by numbers?

Just like the True Person of the Dao Palace, who sits in command of Da Yu—that is an existence that no amount of troops would dare to offend.

Whether it's a million, ten million, or tens of millions, it's useless. In front of such top-tier powerhouses, human-sea tactics are meaningless!

Even if these human-sea tactics were composed of top-tier elites, with Four Standing Realm cultivators as generals and Three Imperishable Realm cultivators as vanguards, it would still be useless.

Therefore, although Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's voice was light, it made everyone sober up.

Eight million Buddhist disciples—such a magnificent scale sounds shocking, covering nineteen prefectures, but if you think about it carefully, it depends on who you are comparing them to.

Compared to that youth, it is indeed as Hearing Hearing Yu Huang said: not enough, still far from enough!

Xia Linglong's thoughts returned, and she suddenly felt her back straighten, her eyes shining slightly.

The Buddha Lord is dead; can eight million disciples exchange for one Li Hao? Dreaming?

At this time, the ministers who denounced him also reacted, their expressions somewhat ugly. There are millions and millions of Buddhist disciples, in every prefecture and every city, with hundreds of cities in each prefecture; the number is huge.

If it were anyone else in front of this vast power of the Buddhist Sect, they would inevitably have to bow their heads and avoid them, but that youth did not need to.

His status had already become transcendent, like that of the True Person of the Dao Palace.

"Your Majesty, although eight million Buddhist disciples may not be able to rival this youth, his actions are not upright!"

The minister who denounced him before gritted his teeth and continued: "He is only a third-grade Duke, yet today he dares to kill the Buddha Lord; in the future, he will dare to kill us. Such a person is instead raising a tiger to cause trouble!"

"That's right. Under the heavens, is there any land that is not the King's? If we retreat because of his strength, then when facing demons, we can also choose to avoid and retreat. What difference is there?"

When Xia Linglong heard this, she was almost so angry that her soul rushed out of her skull, and she was furious: "A bunch of bastards! What kind of dog shit are you talking about!"

"Are you really ignoring everything for the small profit the Buddhist Sect gave you? Could it be that you want to invite the True Person, let the True Person kill General Haotian, and let a hero who saved three prefectures be eliminated by the flattering words of you treacherous officials?!"

"Treacherous officials are in power; it is truly ignorant and ridiculous."

Some great scholars were also laughed at in anger.

They knew that these people were not stupid, but bad! It sounded like an extremely stupid statement, but in reality, they harbored evil intentions and all had their own little calculations.

If they didn't say this, how could they keep their share of the profit?

"General Xia, this is the court. You are publicly insulting us. I am a third-grade Marquis, after all, and cannot be lightly insulted!"

A minister said angrily.

Xia Linglong's eyes contained killing intent. If it weren't for the fact that they were in court, with her temperament, she would really want to chop these people down with one sword.

"Calling you stupid is truly an insult to you. I want to ask, now that the external demon threat has not been resolved, if we strip that youth of his merits for this, based on your criticism of that youth, since he is so stubborn and unbearable, if his merits are stripped, how can he not rebel against the court?"

Xia Linglong's eyes were cold, and she said word by word: "If he assists the demons, who among you dares to take responsibility?"

"If that is really the case, then we can only invite the True Person to take action and kill him!"

A minister said.

Xia Linglong wanted to laugh in anger, but her expression was even colder, and she said:

"Is that so? Then let's see if you can invite him. What strength he has to be able to kill the Buddha Lord is not yet known, but at the very least, he is a top-tier Heavenly Human Realm cultivator, and it is highly likely he is already in the Heavenly Human Realm, rivaling a True Person. Whether a True Person can suppress him is an unknown variable. You all are quite confident."

"Since you are standing and talking without back pain, as if killing is as easy as cutting grass, then it's simple. Today you propose to strip him of his merits, then let His Majesty announce it to the world. It was your idea. I imagine it wouldn't be difficult for a Heavenly Human Realm cultivator to sneak into the Imperial City. When the time comes, he will find your mansions, and you can explain it to him properly?"

Hearing Xia Linglong's words, the crowd denouncing Li Hao had their expressions change instantly.

Just kidding, a madman who dares to slaughter the Buddha Lord—who dares to provoke him?

"Protecting the Imperial City and the Imperial Capital is the business of your Divine General Mansions. You guys are good; you push the matter away cleanly."

"We are also speaking for justice. The Buddha Lord cannot just die so unclearly, right? Otherwise, how should those Buddhist disciples view it? When the time comes, they will cause chaos everywhere. Who will quell it?"

Someone continued to say.

Xia Linglong sneered and was just about to speak when Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's voice sounded: "Enough."

Two short words stopped this farce-like argument.

"Among the Buddhist disciples, is there anyone who can replace General Haotian in slaying demons?" Hearing Hearing Yu Huang asked calmly.

The ministers denouncing Li Hao looked at each other. Where would there be one? The Buddha Lord was the number one, but the number one was dead.

"Nowadays, demons are eyeing us covetously, and it is summer. Jizhou has a drought, and Cangzhou has refugees..."

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's voice revealed a refreshing calmness, unhurried, and he said: "The opinions of you ministers should be considered practically for the world. If there is no world, where is there justice?"

Hearing Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's words, Xia Linglong and the others felt secretly happy.

Those who denounced Li Hao had ugly expressions, but they also understood that what Xia Linglong and the others said was indeed reasonable.

That youth's current status and strength were no longer something that could be easily moved.

"But under the iron hooves of our Da Yu, all those who violate the law and discipline will be brought to justice!"

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's tone suddenly changed, and he said coldly: "Anyone who offends national law will be handled according to Da Yu's laws. No one will be spared. Even if the Imperial family commits a crime, those who should be beheaded will be beheaded, and those who should be killed will be killed. There will be absolutely no tolerance!"

"Merit is merit, and dereliction of duty is dereliction of duty. One can make up for mistakes with merit, but merit cannot offset mistakes!"

Hearing this, Xia Linglong and the others were stunned, their expressions somewhat pale, and they looked at Hearing Hearing Yu Huang in shock.

The crowd who had previously denounced Li Hao were stunned, and joy appeared in their eyes.

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's gaze swept over everyone's faces, and he said slowly: "I am deeply saddened by the Buddha Lord's death. From today on, starting with me, the palace will abstain from meat for seven days to mourn the Buddha Lord's heroic soul!"

"After seven days, I will go to Shengde Temple to burn incense."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The crowd who had previously denounced him could not help but shout loudly.

Xia Linglong's expression was pale, and she suddenly raised her head to look at His Majesty.

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang noticed her gaze, but his expression did not change, and he only said slowly: "You ministers need not worry. The Buddha Lord has immeasurable merit. I cannot let him die unclearly. I will hand this matter over to the Demon Suppression Division to investigate together with the Ministry of Justice. This matter has many doubts and must be investigated clearly for him."

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As soon as these words came out, the entire court of civil and military officials was stunned.

Xia Linglong's shock and anger had not yet been released, but hearing these words, she was stunned. Soon, she realized and felt somewhat dumbfounded, looking at His Majesty with strange eyes.

It still has to be you... You can really turn corners when you speak.

The crowd who had previously shouted were somewhat dumbfounded. What does this mean? What does this mean?!

The Buddha Lord is dead through and through; does he still need to be investigated? With so many Buddhist disciples witnessing it, does it still need to be investigated? "Your Majesty, the Buddha Lord was killed in full view of everyone, and so many Buddhist disciples saw it with their own eyes. How can this matter be fake?" Someone could not help but say.

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang did not speak, but a minister in the crowd stood out and said coldly: "You are being too absolute. This case is full of doubts. Is seeing with one's own eyes the truth? What is your cultivation level? Do you know what kind of abilities a Heavenly Human Realm powerhouse has?"

"Do you know what kind of demon arts a Heavenly Human Realm, or even a True Person Realm demon, has?"

"Even small demons have blinding techniques that can bewitch mortals."

"I think His Majesty is wise!"

"Why would General Haotian kill the Buddha Lord for a thief? Can you give me a reasonable explanation?"

"If that demon impersonated General Haotian, wouldn't it be following the demon's wishes, letting us break with General Haotian, and then taking advantage of the situation?"

"Furthermore, can General Haotian really kill the Buddha Lord? The Buddha Lord has cultivated for two thousand years—how powerful is he? General Haotian has only cultivated for sixteen years. If he can kill the Buddha Lord, isn't this suspicious?"

"Could it be that you all want to say that General Haotian has peerless talent?"

Hearing this minister's words, the crowd who had previously denounced him felt as if something dirty was stuck in their throats, and they could not speak.

Xia Linglong and the others were so excited that they almost jumped up and applauded.

Well said! You pretend to be fair, and we also pretend to be fair. Let's see who pretends better!

Facts proved that His Majesty was the best at pretending.

"That's right, there must be justice!"

Xia Linglong immediately said: "Since His Majesty said he would give us justice, I believe in His Majesty. We cannot let the Buddha Lord die unclearly; we must investigate clearly!"

"..."

The crowd who had previously denounced him all had twitching expressions.

The Buddha Lord died unclearly?

That was clearly dead clearly, okay?!

Is His Majesty serious, or is he shielding him? Many people looked at Hearing Hearing Yu Huang with surprised and suspicious eyes. When they came here to complain, they also harbored some thoughts. That youth is so powerful; can Hearing Hearing Yu Huang really not be suspicious or wary?

Accompanying the King is like accompanying a tiger!

Once there is a suspicious heart, the crime will be established! Therefore, they came to take sides, just to add fuel to the fire.

But it seems they did not stand in His Majesty's heart.

Is it because he is wary of that youth's strength and dare not turn against him?

Or is His Majesty really so at ease with that youth that he can forgive him even after he committed such a great mistake?

Is His Majesty not worried that if he continues to indulge him, the world will change its surname?!

Their thoughts flickered, and they could not figure it out, but combined with Hearing Hearing Yu Huang's previous questioning, eight million Buddhist disciples... Perhaps Hearing Hearing Yu Huang is wary of that youth and dare not turn against him? If so, can they continue to increase the weight and give His Majesty confidence? Amidst the different thoughts of the crowd, Hearing Hearing Yu Huang said to the old man who was leading: "Minister, you can tell the Buddhist Sect that I will definitely give their Buddhist Sect justice. Once the real culprit is found, no matter who he is, I will bring him to justice and hand him over to the Buddhist Sect!"

This old man's expression was ugly, and his body was trembling: "Your Majesty, this matter, this matter..."

"I see that you ministers only intend to discuss this matter today. Since that is the case, let's end the court session. You ministers, don't forget the droughts, demon disasters, and many common people waiting for the court's relief in various places. Tomorrow I want to see your memorials!"

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang said.

Chu Jiuyue immediately announced the end of the court session.

"Your Majesty..."

These people who denounced him were unwilling and wanted to say more, but Hearing Hearing Yu Huang had already risen and left.

Many of them began to feel lingering fear, feeling that they seemed to have stood on the wrong side. If this continues, will they be remembered by His Majesty?

In the back garden of the Imperial Palace.

Chu Jiuyue followed Hearing Hearing Yu Huang as he walked for a stroll.

"This little guy is really giving people a headache. He is too bold in his actions!"

Hearing Hearing Yu Huang sighed, picked a petal at random, kneaded it gently, and then threw it into the pond, where a goldfish jumped up and ate it.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he sighed as he walked with his hands behind his back.

Not long after they came to the back garden, a eunuch came to report that some ministers requested to see His Majesty.

Chu Jiuyue looked at Hearing Hearing Yu Huang, and Hearing Hearing Yu Huang waved his hand at him.

Chu Jiuyue understood immediately, turned around, and followed the eunuch. He came to the palace gate of the back garden and saw that it was the ministers who had denounced Li Hao in the court earlier. At this moment, there were actually four or five of them together, and they seemed to still have evil intentions.

"Eunuch Chu, regarding the Buddha Lord's matter, we still want to..."

Chu Jiuyue hurriedly made a "shh" gesture.

Several people were stunned.

Chu Jiuyue looked at the back garden, lowered his voice, and said to them: "Do not mention the Buddha Lord again. In the past, His Majesty went to Mount Wuliang to debate the Dao with the Buddha Lord, and they had a deep friendship. Today, His Majesty is also forcing himself to hold the court, and he is currently sad and grieving for the Buddha Lord..."

"..."

Several people looked at each other, somewhat dumbfounded.

Is it true or false?

It is said that the King has no jokes... Is it really like this?

Chu Jiuyue saw their suspicious eyes and could not help but frown, saying: "What kind of expression is this? Do you not believe me, or do you not believe in His Majesty's friendship with the Buddha Lord?"

"But the Buddha Lord died clearly..."

Chu Jiuyue hurriedly blocked him and lowered his voice: "Do not mention the Buddha Lord again. His Majesty is already sad enough. When he received the news yesterday, he didn't even eat dinner. You want to seek justice for the Buddha Lord—does His Majesty not want to? But if you don't investigate clearly and let the real culprit go free, is this the result you want?"

The crowd looked at each other.

"Go, go, don't make His Majesty sad anymore." Chu Jiuyue waved his hand.

Seeing this, several ministers had to withdraw. One of them asked before leaving: "Is His Majesty really sad?"

Chu Jiuyue's expression stiffened.

The minister knew he had spoken wrongly, smiled awkwardly, and had to leave helplessly.

After Chu Jiuyue watched them leave, he sneered inwardly. These guys have no idea what kind of deep love His Majesty has for that child.

Sad?

Indeed very sad; he is so sad that the corners of his mouth can hardly be suppressed.

(End of chapter)