The voice of the Four Extremes Realm expert was choked with tears and endless fear. Facing the divine statue's runes, he could not lie and could only speak the truth.
But after telling the truth, it meant he had declared his death sentence. Although Lingxiao Academy did not forbid fights among disciples, it absolutely forbade elders and above from participating, let alone killing disciples.
The disputes among disciples were no different from cattle and sheep. Although casualties were inevitable, the scale was limited and within controllable limits.
But if an elder-level expert intervenes, it's like placing a tiger among a herd of cattle and sheep—it can cause terrifying casualties.
Every faction places great importance on cultivating fresh blood, with rules to protect newcomers. Bullying the weak with the strong is absolutely taboo in any faction.
"Chu Yishan, who ordered you to capture Long Chen and the others? What is his command? The head of the Discipline Institute looked coldly at another pockmarked-faced elder at the Four Extremes Realm.
"Yes... Young Master Chu Kuang ordered his disciples to kill him during the arrest, saying Long Chen resisted arrest and resisted fiercely, but was accidentally killed. Chu Yishan said dejectedly, knowing he couldn't lie and could only confess truthfully.
Hearing Chu Yishan's words, Long Chen showed no expression, because Long Chen had already known Chu Yishan's intentions when he made his move.
Because of this, Long Chen made a snap decision, directly activating the flying vessel, shattering the teleportation array, triggering alarms, and escalating the situation; otherwise, he would have been killed on the spot.
Mu Qingyun and the others' faces changed dramatically, each furious and furious. At the time, they thought Chu Yishan only wanted to capture them, but they never expected him to harbor such vicious intentions.
Mu Qingyun suddenly recalled what Long Chen had told her on the flying boat: when it comes to enemies, you must not show even a shred of mercy. What hasn't happened doesn't mean it won't happen. An enemy is an enemy—a single carelessness can lead to endless ruin.
At this moment, Chu Yishan had confirmed Long Chen's words back then. Thinking about Chu Yishan's audacity, daring to kill Long Chen at the academy gate, if Ye Ming had met them in Crescent Valley, would he have spared their lives?
She secretly hated herself for being too naive. Human nature was even more evil than she had imagined, yet she still had time to pity others. She was truly hopelessly foolish.
After the two finished their explanations, their faces turned ashen. Although Lingxiao Academy had countless laws and countless punishments, very few could be sentenced to death.
But among these few death sentences, there were elder-level experts who killed academy disciples out of personal desire.
Although neither succeeded, they had already taken action. Whether killed or not, they would be sentenced to death, leaving no room for defense. Lingxiao Academy had done a very good job protecting new disciples.
The head of the Discipline Institute announced the death sentence for both on the spot and directly took out the documents. The two chief judges could only stamp their large seals on the documents. Even if they wanted to protect them, there was nothing they could do. This incident was a prime example, and neither could protect them.
The two Four Extremes Realm experts were chained by runes-covered chains and dragged out like dead dogs. However, their executions would not be carried out immediately; there would be a one-month grace period to give them time to say goodbye to their loved ones, and after one month, the execution would be officially carried out.
After the death sentences of Ye Ming and Chu Yishan, the head of the Discipline Institute looked at Chu Kuang. Chu Kuang instantly stiffened, his eyes filled with nervousness.
"Chu Kuang, you're very clever. You know how to exploit loopholes in Lingxiao Academy's laws. Before you act, you laid out a backup plan so no one can catch you red-handed.
But this time, because of you, hundreds of disciples died. The responsibility will probably fall on you.
Not only will you face compensation from the families of the deceased disciples, but you also have to pay fines from the academy. Additionally, you will have to serve three years in the Bitter Cold Land. The head of the Discipline Institute said calmly.
Chu Kuang was indeed very cunning. In the past, no matter what he did, he never left any evidence behind. Even if he left a little trace, someone would clean up his mess.
But this time, he fell at Long Chen's hands. After losing so many disciples, not only did he have to pay a huge sum of immortal crystals, but he also had to serve his sentence.
Although it was only three years, for him, this was the golden period for cultivation. One month was too long, let alone three years.
Three years in prison—no matter how talented a person is, they'll become useless. When they return to the academy, wouldn't Luo Bing, Luo Ning, and Mu Qingyun be able to crush him with one hand?
Chu Kuang was scared. He looked at Chu Huairen, who was his only savior.
Chu Huairen's face darkened. This time, the two members of the Chu family were sentenced to death, essentially the head of the discipline institute launching an attack on them. He showed no mercy and showed no respect.
Originally, Chu Huairen wanted to save some face for the head of the Discipline Institute, but he gave them no face at all. Regarding those two, if he slightly changed the interrogation techniques and applied the academy's laws, they wouldn't have to die at all.
But the head of the discipline institute was so straightforward and obvious that he wanted to deal with them.
Chu Huairen said coldly, "Has the Chief Seat forgotten?" Regarding compensation, if both parties can reach an agreement and there is no dispute, the academy has no right to pursue responsibility.
In this way, Chu Kuang's sentence could be reduced from three years to one year, and since he was seriously injured and needed to recover, he was not meeting the standard for punishment.
As for the fine, the Chu family is big and powerful; they really aren't afraid of such a fine and can just treat it as supporting the academy.
Additionally, in a month, the Divine Dao Championship would take place. According to academy law, the tournament was crucial to the academy's foundation. Even if someone was guilty, as long as it wasn't a capital offense, they could participate.
If you win the Divine Path Championship, you will undergo a year-long battlefield trial. If your achievements are outstanding on the battlefield, your guilt can be waived. "
Chu Huairen's voice was cold and arrogant, tinged with anger. Clearly, he was protecting Chu Kuang. If the head of the Discipline Institute wanted to target Chu Kuang, it had to be within the limits allowed by law.
When it comes to law, Chu Huairen is definitely more knowledgeable than the head of the Discipline Institute who just arrived. His meaning is clear: do you want to convict Chu Kuang? You're still too inexperienced.
The head of the Discipline Institute laughed, "I know everything you said, but you used two 'ifs' in one sentence, which sounds a bit strange."
It's something that hasn't happened yet, so don't be too confident. To borrow your way of speaking, what if Chu Kuang doesn't win? "
Hahaha, among this batch of Divine Academy disciples, who can be a match for Chu Kuang? Long Chen? Chu Huairen suddenly burst out laughing, looking up at the sky.
For a moment, everyone looked at Long Chen. Long Chen glanced sideways at Chu Kuang beside him and shook his head: "This thing like a fire poker really isn't worthy of being my match." "
Hahaha, then just wait and see, I'm announcing our disbandment." Chu Huairen laughed heartily, actually stealing the line from the head of the Discipline Institute, waved his hand, and left with another chief examiner.
For a moment, the whole room was in an uproar. Chu Huairen had openly opposed the head of the Discipline Institute, and in the grand hall, his arrogance was on full display.
Long Chen hadn't expected Chu Huairen to be so arrogant. He felt a bit annoyed, and suddenly saw Chu Kuang beside him, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at him.
"What are you looking at?"
Long Chen's anger flared up, and he immediately slapped him hard.