Published: February 25, 2025
Hearing that they were to be executed, Murong Shishi and the sixty elders of the Murong Clan were filled with gratitude towards Tan Yun!
Meanwhile, the over four hundred high-ranking members of the Divine Soul Secret Realm were terrified, bowing and pleading for mercy, saying, "Sovereign, spare our lives!"
"Even if you are to punish us severely, please, we beg you not to..."
Upon hearing this, the kind-hearted Murong Shishi, despite having been forced to cough up blood from the anger caused by over four hundred people, couldn't bear it and said, "Sovereign, let it go. Just punish them severely; spare their lives."
The crowd expressed their gratitude towards Murong Shishi.
"Your heart is always too soft; this is your major flaw. You must change this in the future, or you will eventually suffer because of your kindness. This is my advice to you," Tan Yun communicated to Murong Shishi, then coldly glared at the more than four hundred high-ranking members:
"Fine, in consideration of Shishi, I will spare you from this death penalty!"
"However, according to Sect Rule 11, anyone who disturbs the sect's focus in the face of a great enemy will be killed without mercy!"
"Sect Rule 12 states that those suspected of fleeing in battle shall be executed!"
"Do you think that the rules of Huangfu Sacred Sect are just for show?"
"You are both guilty of capital offenses and deserve to die!"
Before the high-ranking members could plead for mercy, Tan Yun suddenly extended his right palm, and in an instant, purple primordial flames erupted from his palm, engulfing the high-ranking members!
Before they could let out a single scream, they were consumed to nothingness!
At this moment, over six hundred high-ranking members of the Divine Soul Secret Realm outside the hall were trembling in fear, kneeling in the void.
Tan Yun scanned the more than six hundred people, took a deep breath, and said, "Earlier, you did not act as recklessly as the more than four hundred members who died, which is commendable."
"Now that the Divine Soul Secret Realm has regained peace, when you lead the disciples hiding in the Murong Clan back, each of you will be promoted one rank!"
"Also, you need not fear me; as long as you do not violate the sect rules and are loyal to the sect, at any time, you can speak directly to me with confidence!"
"As long as you are guilt-free, even if you are just a lowly outer sect steward, you too can speak to me with pride!"
"Do you understand?"
The high-ranking members responded in unison, "We understand, subordinate!"
"Alright, you may leave!" Tan Yun said.
"Subordinates take their leave!" The high-ranking members stood up and left joyfully, filled with the elation of their promotion.
At the same time, they were deeply impressed by Tan Yun's decisive and swift actions. They resolved to abide by the sect rules and loyally serve Tan Yun and the Sacred Sect!
In the great hall, the elders of the Murong Clan knelt before Tan Yun and said, "Thank you, Sovereign, for administering justice!"
"You all need not be so formal," Tan Yun replied earnestly. "My execution of them is not because Shishi is Shiyao's master, nor because I favor your Murong Clan, but simply carrying out the law."
After the elders nodded to show their understanding, they stood respectfully.
Tan Yun approached Murong Shishi and said softly, "From this day forward, I grant you the power of immediate execution. Anyone who dares to cause trouble in your Murong Clan, regardless of who it is, can be executed according to sect rules."
"Thank you, Sovereign." Murong Shishi nodded gravely, feeling a warmth of being protected for the first time by this wise and powerful man.
This feeling was unprecedented for her.
Murong Shishi gazed at Tan Yun, somewhat dazed; realizing her own loss of composure, she said, "Sovereign, there are over two hundred great experts of the transcendence realm from the Limitless Ghost Palace outside the Murong Secret Realm. What should we do now?"
Tan Yun's starry eyes shot out a cold gleam, and he said word by word, "Of course, those who should be killed will be killed, and those who should be captured will be captured!"