Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation

Emperor Wushang also sighed, even though in his eyes, the massacre at Qianyuan Immortal Manor was not considered a major event.

However, it was equivalent to a slap in the face of the Immortal Court. As a loose official of the Immortal Court, the massacre at Manor Master Lu Chongdao's manor now being brought forth in court, if not pursued, would damage his authority.

Emperor Wushang nodded and said, "Fine, I shall decide on this matter. Find a Law Officer who is aware of the situation to investigate the case and vindicate you."

Everyone knew that Manor Master Lu Chongdao would surely seek out Ding Huan to be the Law Officer.

Just as Manor Master Lu Chongdao was about to speak, he suddenly heard a voice transmission: "Manor Master Lu, please request Emperor Ping Wei to act as your Law Officer, you cannot choose me because I am leaving.

Remember, you must first decline the case of Xiu Lun and Bu Yingyin, or else you will go back in again."

Ding Huan's voice transmission?

Manor Master Lu Chongdao looked around in astonishment, realizing that no one else had noticed Ding Huan transmitting the message.

Such powerful Divine Will from Ding Huan, could he also be an Immortal Emperor?

"Manor Master Lu, have you chosen the Law Officer?" asked Emperor Wushang, noticing that Manor Master Lu Chongdao remained silent, somewhat displeasedly reminding him.

Manor Master Lu Chongdao hastily bowed and said, "Your Majesty, as a humble official, I acknowledge my limited abilities and wish to resign as the Chief Judge for the case of Xiu Lun and Bu Yingyin."

Emperor Wushang said, "Agreed."

He was inwardly speechless. Are you only thinking of this now?

With your abilities, you dare to preside over the case of Xiu Lun and Bu Yingyin—it's as if you don't realize your own limitations.

Xiu Xu, who was in the distance, frowned upon hearing Manor Master Lu Chongdao's words, even wanting to rush out to speak.

He held back, knowing that Manor Master Lu Chongdao had the right to resign as the Chief Judge.

Manor Master Lu Chongdao was innocent, so he could continue as Chief Judge. Originally, Manor Master Lu Chongdao was the Chief Judge, and it was certain that he would have Ding Huan as the Law Officer for his son Xiu Lun's case.

Now that Manor Master Lu Chongdao had resigned, wanting Ding Huan to take on his son Xiu Lun's case as the Chief Judge became difficult.

When Ding Huan had just arrived, he clear stated that he was only there for Manor Master Lu Chongdao's case. This showed that Ding Huan had a poor impression of him, unlikely to make an effort on his behalf.

"Your Majesty, I would like to request the esteemed Emperor Ping Wei to act as my Law Officer," said Manor Master Lu Chongdao respectfully.

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone in the Immortal Court Palace was dumbfounded.

Was Manor Master Lu Chongdao a fool?

He did not use the premier Law Officer Ding Huan and actually went to request Emperor Ping Wei? He deserved to be imprisoned in the dungeon. With his level of capability, was he fit to be the Chief Judge?

Even Emperor Ping Wei himself was somewhat baffled. Had Manor Master Lu Chongdao gone mad?

"Chongdao, Little Friend Ding Huan has much deeper understanding and insight into the Nine Court Immortal Law than I do. Having me as your Law Officer is not a good choice," said Emperor Ping Wei with a frown.

At that moment, Ding Huan had already approached Emperor Ping Wei and gave a bow: "Elder Emperor Ping Wei, where can my little Daoist Skill compare with yours? I still have much to learn from you in many areas."

"Ah…" Emperor Ping Wei was at a loss of words; he didn't know what to say.

At this moment, Ding Huan suddenly took out an item and handed it to Emperor Ping Wei, "Elder, this is some of my understanding; I hope for your guidance when you have time."

As Emperor Ping Wei's Divine Will passed through the Prohibition, his spirit was uplifted, and he understood Ding Huan's intention, saying joyfully:

"Good, Tianwei Mountain always welcomes you. After this matter is concluded, you can also come to stay with me for a while."

Ding Huan stepped forward again to address Emperor Wushang, "Great Emperor Wankang, since I am not an official of the Immortal Court, it is inappropriate for me to casually observe major cases. I request to take my leave."

Everyone was taken aback. What did this mean? Manor Master Lu Chongdao was unwilling to engage Ding Huan as the Law Officer and Ding Huan left in anger?

"Granted," Emperor Wushang consented to Ding Huan's request.

As Ding Huan stepped back, before he could leave, Ying Fang hurriedly approached and handed Ding Huan a ring: "Thank you, Mr. Ding, for correcting my mistakes."

"Mr. Ying, you are too kind. I bid you farewell." Ding Huan accepted the ring and turned to leave.

If Ying Fang didn't take the initiative, he would have asked Ying Fang himself.

These fifty million High Grade Immortal Crystals were obtained by sacrificing his reputation, without any scruples. If they weren't given to him, he would have fought with Ying Fang.

You might say that I, Law Officer Ding, have a flawed character, but you would be absolutely wrong to withhold even a single Immortal Crystal from me—that's a matter of principle.

Yet no one in the Treasure Hall of the Immortal Court dared to punish Ding Huan for openly accepting Immortal Crystals, especially since he had actively reduced the sentences for those from whom he had received them.

Ding Huan was simply too formidable.

Just look at Bu Yue and Ying Fang to understand that he was being merciful.

"Mr. Ding, I am Flag Leader Xiu Xu of the Kuishui Department..." Xiu Xu naturally could not let Ding Huan leave.

But before he could finish his sentence, Ding Huan had already vanished.

Xiu Xu's expression darkened. What could he say?

To suggest that Ding Huan's departure now indicated a refusal to take on his son Xiu Lun's case? But Ding Huan wouldn't even take on the Qianyuan Immortal Manor massacre case.

Jimi wanted to chase after Ding Huan's departure, but being a bona fide officer of the Immortal Court, he could not leave until Emperor Wushang announced the end of the court session.

Bu Yue, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief.

His greatest fear had been Ding Huan taking over his daughter's case. If Ding Huan took up his daughter's case, she was done for.

Looking at his daughter, who knew nothing and stared at Ding Huan's departing figure, Bu Yue felt it was time to change tactics. He couldn't let Bu Yingyin continue her rampant ways unchecked.

Ding Huan's departure could be described as leaving everyone with mixed feelings.

Emperor Wushang looked at Luo Yu and said, "Elder Brother Ping Wei, now you are the Law Officer of the Qianyuan Immortal Manor massacre case, how do you see this case?"

Luo Yu stepped forward to salute and then said, "This case is quite straightforward. The criminal is right here..."

Upon hearing Emperor Ping Wei say the criminal was present, all eyes turned towards Bu Yue.

Bu Yue's heart was filled with grievances, for he genuinely knew nothing about this matter.

Yet, in truth, after Qianyuan Immortal Manor had been slaughtered, everyone secretly speculated that it was Bu Yue's doing.

This was because Lu Chongdao, who knew no better, had actually meddled in the case involving Xiu Lun and Bu Yingyin.

As the Immortal Prime Minister, it was only natural that he could not tolerate such matters. Thus, the slaughtering of Qianyuan Immortal Manor seemed like a routine operation.

Even Emperor Wushang had some doubts about Bu Yue. He was truly at a loss for words. As an Immortal Prime Minister, why are you mixed up in so many affairs?

"Emperor Ping Wei, my good brother, you just take care of the Law," Emperor Wushang could only say so.

Luo Yu brought out a Crystal Ball, and as its image was stimulated, the Void showed Qianyuan Immortal Manor, along with the entire process of its slaughter.

The black-clothed man who had slaughtered the Qianyuan Immortal Manor had his Dao Rhythm clarity visible upon this Crystal Ball. Any random person could identify who this black-clothed man was with their eyes closed.

Shadow Retracing Form?

Some powerful individuals immediately understood that this was far from being as simple as the Shadow Retracing Form. The Law Fluctuations on this Crystal Ball were too clear, something Shadow Retracing Form could not achieve.

At this moment, all eyes turned to Chang Yi, the Star Lord of Wucheng.

It was evident that this affair was Chang Yi's doing.

Chang Yi's complexion turned somewhat pale, and the naive expression he had been maintaining no longer held.

He couldn't comprehend how this Law-imaging Crystal Ball had appeared; he had been so careful.

If his appearance was his, but not his Dao Rhythm, he might have defended himself.

Now, the appearance was not his, but the Dao Rhythm was unmistakably his; he had no ground for defense.

At this moment, his heart was filled only with regret.

Knowing full well that Ding Huan was not someone to trifle with, why did he go and provoke such a person?

Since Ding Huan had spoken those arrogant words, he had been eyeing Ding Huan closely, so he knew all too well that the Crystal Ball in Emperor Ping Wei's hands had been given by Ding Huan.

With such incontrovertible evidence, any random Law Officer could have taken him down.

Unless a Law Officer as absurdly powerful as Ding Huan came along, there might be a chance to rescue him.

But Ding Huan was out to get him; how could he possibly come to be his Law Officer? Moreover, Ding Huan had just left.

Not only did Chang Yi, the Star Lord of Wucheng, realize he should not have offended Ding Huan, but others in the Immortal Court Palace also understood one thing: Ding Huan truly must not be offended.

If offended, one could only quietly eliminate Ding Huan and definitely could not challenge him in the Immortal Court.

This Star Lord of Wucheng had just offended Ding Huan, and even after Ding Huan had left, he could still defeat the Star Lord. Such ability...

"Star Lord of Wucheng," sighed Emperor Wushang internally. He hadn't expected that the one who had destroyed Qianyuan Immortal Manor would be the Star Lord of Wucheng.

Logically, the Star Lord of Wucheng should have been one of the least likely to destroy Qianyuan Immortal Manor, but it turned out to be him.

The Star Lord of Wucheng braced himself and stepped forward, paying homage: "I have seen the Great Emperor."

"Find yourself a Law Officer," Emperor Wushang knew that just moments ago, the Star Lord of Wucheng had been helping him, but now, faced with such ironclad evidence, what could he do?

Even to provide shelter, no excuse could be found.

The Star Lord of Wucheng could only turn his gaze towards Ying Fang.

Although Ying Fang was nothing in front of Ding Huan, he still had some influence within the Immortal Court.

Seeing the Star Lord of Wucheng's eyes fall on him, Ying Fang quickly lowered his head.

What a joke! Even if it killed him, he would not become the Law Officer for the Star Lord of Wucheng.

If that provoked Ding Huan, it wouldn't be a matter of just fifty million High Grade Immortal Crystals, but his very life might be at stake.

"Ying Fang, my friend, would you be my Law Officer?" The Star Lord of Wucheng still reluctantly invited Ying Fang.

Ying Fang hurriedly shook his head: "I bear a burden of guilt, and just now my confidence was stripped away, so I ask that you seek someone else, Star Lord."

The gaze of the Star Lord of Wucheng swept across the crowd. No matter where his eyes landed, everyone lowered their heads or stared unblinkingly at the nearby pillars.

As if the pillars in this Treasure Hall all contained the Supreme Daoist Skill.

The Star Lord of Wucheng sighed. He knew no one dared to be his Law Officer.

After all, they feared the First Law Officer of the Immortal Court, Ding Huan.

Who wouldn't fear him? He himself was somewhat wary of Ding Huan before trying to curry favor with Emperor Wushang and had even proactively greeted Ding Huan.

Now, what he feared had come to pass.

"Great Emperor, I am guilty. My mind has been too narrow. Once my son was beaten in the Hundred Kings Cave Market by the son of Lu Chongdao, Lu Yiqing, and was even chased out of the Hundred Kings Cave Market, losing face."

"This matter has lingered in my heart, unable to be expressed. Coincidentally, on the anniversary of my son's death, I remembered this incident. At that time, I couldn't control my emotions, and I slaughtered Qianyuan Immortal Manor..."

Hearing the words of the Star Lord of Wucheng, everyone was left speechless.

In fact, many knew that this ostensibly straightforward man was actually narrow-minded and vindictive, having killed countless people in the Ancient Immortal Domain.

Bu Yue, however, was livid: "Well done, Chang Yi. So you intended to frame me, how utterly shameless."

Obviously, at the time Bu Yue had detained Lu Chongdao, the sudden slaughter of Qianyuan Immortal Manor occurred. If one claimed that this matter had nothing to do with Bu Yue, who would believe it?

The son of the Star Lord of Wucheng had been dead who knows how long. He didn't do the slaughtering earlier or later but precisely at that time slaughtered Qianyuan Immortal Manor.

It was clear he intended to frame the Immortal Prime Minister, Bu Yue.

Emperor Wushang, too, was very angry. How could a Star Lord dare to frame an Immortal Prime Minister? It was simply outrageous.

Taking a deep breath, Emperor Wushang turned to Emperor Ping Wei: "Emperor Ping Wei, my respected brother, please administer the Law."