si-mexico Chapter 199: Sinner’s Edict
Chapter 199: Sinner’s Edict
This seems to be the first time Gu Huatian has called himself Vice Sect Master Su.
Still so solemn!
The Yun Dan Sect is now acting like they've been through a lot because they think she, as the deputy sect leader, is suffering in the Haotian Sect.
Even when going to the outhouse, he doesn't forget to cultivate himself.
Therefore, it seems better for Su Li not to be in the clan.
Therefore, Su Li readily agreed.
What could Tang Lingmo, tasked with seducing Su Li, do but follow along, since his mission wasn't finished yet?
Yesterday, the sect elders even sent Black Feather Crow to deliver some storybooks to him.
What is "How to Win the Heart of a Female Nun"?
Twenty-seven sweet nothings to use to win over a female nun
A black flying boat suddenly appeared in front of everyone.
Gu Huatian made a gesture of invitation.
Tang Lingmo couldn't help but sigh.
"nice one!!"
If Tang Lingmo of the Haotian Sect says it's a good thing, then it must be a really good thing!
Su Li also touched it; it felt slightly cool to the touch!
As soon as the three of them stepped onto the flying boat, the flying boat activated its defensive array, which could even conceal their whereabouts!
With a whoosh, the flying boat flew hundreds of miles away like a wild dog that had broken free of its reins!
Gu Huatian stroked the flying boat and proudly introduced it.
"This flying boat took three years to build and used the best materials on the entire continent!"
If it were controlled with top-grade spirit stones, it could shatter the void!
At that moment, a snowflake silently fell onto the defensive array.
Then, more and more snowflakes fell.
The three exchanged glances, their expressions growing even more serious.
This snow really does accelerate the consumption of spirit stones in the formation!
The entire Tianming Continent is in complete chaos!
Many cultivators could only suffer in silence, hiding in their caves!
But that snow was more than just a burning poison! Any plant touched by that poisonous snow began to wither slowly!
The mountain rocks collapsed, and even the mountain monsters were not spared!
Some powerful alchemists can use flames to resist to some extent.
Alternatively, one must be a master at the Void Refinement stage, constantly circulating spiritual energy to resist two or three tenths of the damage.
But how long can such enormous consumption be sustained...?
In no time, the three of them arrived at the legendary capital of Tianming!
The prosperous capital city and towering buildings before him made Su Li, this country bumpkin, widen his eyes in disbelief.
High-altitude travel is prohibited within the capital, but Gu Huatian seems to have a very special status in the capital, as his flying boat made its way into the palace gates.
If they had stopped a second later, it would have been shoved into Emperor Tianming's mouth.
Inside the palace hall, all the ministers looked grave and were completely at a loss.
The trembling voice of the over-eighty-year-old prime minister was heartbreaking:
"Your Majesty, please issue an edict of self-reproach to appease Heaven's wrath! This burning snow is divine punishment!"
The other ministers immediately knelt down.
A gaunt old man, the head of the imperial censors, knelt as he walked.
"Even a straw hat and a paper umbrella cannot stop the burning snow!! This must be because Heaven will not allow me to see the light of day!!"
The other ministers also nodded in agreement.
They also discovered the strangeness of the snow.
They even tried various methods to stop the snow, but none of them worked.
If this continues, the Tianming Continent will become a wasteland!
Emperor Tianming gave a bitter smile. A decree of self-reproach?
What he did that angered both heaven and man so much that he had to issue an edict of self-reproach?
He was a wise ruler, and he was unwilling to accept this! But he had no other choice but to wearily say:
"My esteemed ministers, please rise! Eunuch Gao, then issue the edict of self-reproach as I wrote yesterday!"
If he could stop this burning snow, what would it matter if he became a tyrant?
"Wait a minute, this matter isn't that simple!!"
As soon as Gu Huatian and his two companions entered the main hall, they attracted everyone's attention.
Emperor Tianming hurriedly rose from his dragon throne.
"Huatian? You've finally arrived!!"
When Gu Huatian was young, he traveled across the continent and met the young Emperor Tianming. The two became sworn brothers!
Emperor Tianming looked at Gu Huatian with anticipation: "Do you have any clues about this matter?"
Gu Huatian said arrogantly.
"I didn't do anything suspicious!"
Everyone: ...You didn't? What are you yelling about??
Ancient-style Heavenly Finger Resembling Su Li
“Your Majesty, this is my master. I don’t have it, but my master does.”
Su Li, still researching what delicious food Beijing has to offer: ...
She was about to deny it when she saw the anticipation in Emperor Tianming's eyes practically leaping out of his head.
All the ministers' eyes were like spotlights shining on Su Li.
Su Li coughed lightly twice, put her hands behind her back, and after a moment's thought, she actually thought of something.
"Gentlemen, in my humble opinion, the Heavenly Dao isn't that idle! And we can't expect the Heavenly Dao to take the blame for everything, right?"
Su Li suddenly recalled a few words from Yun Aotian and felt they made a lot of sense.
"Whenever you have no clue about something, think about who benefits from it. Maybe then you'll find the answer."
Everyone was stunned when Su Li said this.
The old prime minister was so angry he almost fainted! His hunchback straightened up.
"Where did this little girl come from? This is truly malicious!! And utterly shameless!"
Su Li turned to look at the old man whose face was barely visible through the wrinkles, and let out a long "Oh".
"Oh!!! Look, he's panicking, he's panicking! J might be the one who did it!"
The over-eighty-year-old prime minister, nearing the end of his life: !!
"You, you're spouting nonsense! I've dedicated my entire life to serving Tianming!"
"Your Majesty, Sect Leader Gu, this woman's intentions are truly malicious! I beg Your Majesty to do me justice."
The other ministers all looked at Su Li with unfriendly expressions.
One of the old prime minister's protégés couldn't help but stand up.
"Shut up!! How dare you slander Prime Minister Yan?!"
Do you know that Prime Minister Yan has not returned home for a month since the snow began to fall?
Undeterred by the snow that seemed to burn away his lifespan, he aged more than ten years in just a few days!
The student, his voice booming and each word dripping with emotion, turned to look at the Emperor and Gu Huatian.
"Your Majesty, this woman must be a demoness! Please, Your Majesty, do justice for my master!"
Then a dozen or so ministers knelt down.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Yan has devoted himself to the Ming Dynasty and cannot be subjected to such humiliation!!"
The old prime minister nodded to everyone with a pleased expression.
But Su Li looked thoughtful and tilted his head to ask.
"Snow on the first day? Your Excellency is truly remarkable! On the very first day of snowfall, you discovered that snow can burn away a person's lifespan? Tsk tsk, as expected of the Prime Minister of a nation!"
We only learned of this situation recently...
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Yan's face turned green.
The others suddenly froze.
It seems that... they only discovered the problem with the snow in the documents submitted from all over the country in the last two days.
So why did Prime Minister Yan not return home on the first day of snowfall...?
The old Prime Minister Yan lowered his head, his eyes flickered, and he hurriedly explained.
"Your Majesty, I was so busy with the floods in Chuzhou those days that I didn't have time to rest. It wasn't because of the snow..."
The others nodded in understanding, looking as if they knew it all along.
Seeing that everyone believed him, Prime Minister Yan immediately put on a righteous and awe-inspiring expression and looked at Gu Huatian.
"Sect Leader Gu, I am honored to receive the Emperor's bounty and share his burdens. I hope you will never forget His Majesty's kindness in recognizing and rewarding me."
Dawn is not only His Majesty's dawn, but also our dawn, the dawn of the people!
This statement is quite interesting; it's as if it's saying that everything Gu Huatian has now is a gift from His Majesty.
Su Li couldn't help but want to applaud; this was clearly provocation...
She increasingly felt that this old Prime Minister Yan was no good person, but a complete and utter scheming old man!
Gu Huatian seemed not to understand, then nodded and changed the subject.
"What Prime Minister Yan said is quite right. However, my master is a straightforward person."
However, she is, after all, my master, Gu Huatian, and I will not tolerate anyone humiliating her!
Gu Huatian took a few steps toward Su Li, his protective intent was quite obvious!
His eyes swept coldly over everyone, as if he wanted to torture them to death!
It was clear that another minister was about to speak disrespectfully!
Gu Huatian lunged forward and delivered a powerful slap to Gu Huatian's back!
"Insolence! My master's journey is for a noble cause; how dare we lowly children instigate him?"
As for who the child is, and who instigated it, that's unknown...
Seeing Gu Huatian's behavior, the others dared not speak out in anger.
This ancient being relied on his extraordinary relationship with Emperor Tianming and his exceptional skill in refining elixirs.
They've provided the Tianming Empire with numerous conveniences for cultivation, yet they're so arrogant!!
Seeing the situation, Emperor Tianming quickly tried to smooth things over.
"Enough! They are all our own court officials, how can you be like this? Huatian, don't be angry! Over the years, your elixirs have brought so many talented and extraordinary people to the court!"
Even if there is no place for me in this court, there will certainly be a place for you! Speak your mind freely!
Emperor Tianming completely ignored the official who had been beaten half to death, and instead gave a warning look to the other ministers!
"My beloved ministers! This matter has been going on for a month, so a little longer won't make a difference. Let's hear what my brother has to say!"