In the clouds above Duyang Lake, a green rainbow sword was hanging at the side of the young man, but he put it into his sleeve in no time and decided to see what the Jiujiang Water Emperor was up to.
Zhang Ling had already noticed that he and the Great God of Duyang Lake were communicating closely, and now he couldn't help but become alert, guessing that the other party might use some tricks.
"My friend, since you don't believe in the innocence of the Duyang Lake Water God, then wake up Nian Wuwang and confront him as you say!"
After saying this, the Water Emperor of Nanjiang pointed a finger of immortal light at Nian Wuwang, who had already fainted.
Not long after, Nian Wuwang woke up from his shock and fear. He opened his eyes and looked around. He found that the surrounding scene was still the human world. He touched his head, face and stomach with his hands, and sighed that he was not dead yet and was alive and well. He couldn't help but feel lucky. He saw an acquaintance standing next to his uncle, the great god Duyang Lake. He looked closely and found that it was Grandpa Nanjiang Water Emperor!
Well, this matter actually alarmed the old man. I think my life should be saved.
Nian Wuwang wanted to greet the Water Emperor of Nanjiang immediately, but before he could say anything, a voice came in his mind. This was the divine voice of the great god of Duyang Lake, performing a secret method that was unknown to outsiders.
"My nephew, this is a very difficult situation for you. However, there is a way out. The Water Emperor of Nanjiang asked me to tell you that if you admit your crime to the people around you and take all the blame, I will sentence you to death and I, your uncle, will personally execute you.
But don't be afraid, the Water Emperor of Nanjiang will protect your soul and bless you to escape safely into the underworld. There are several great gods in that land who have a friendship with the Water Emperor, so you won't have to go to the underworld and suffer the punishment of good and evil. You don't have to drink Mengpo soup, and you will be reborn into a wealthy and powerful family in the next life.
From the moment you were born, your uncle will personally welcome you! This matter is both a blessing and a curse for you. After this calamity, you will surely be able to reach a higher level of cultivation in your next life. By then, you will achieve celestial immortality, and it will be much easier to enter the heavenly court!
If you heard clearly, just blink your eyes. After a while, no matter what the person next to you asks you, just confess your guilt and accept the punishment. Don't worry about how he threatens you. With the Nanjiang Water Emperor here, he won't dare to act presumptuously! "
Nian Wuwang heard the voice of the God of Duyang Lake in his mind, and he felt relieved. He suddenly raised his head and looked at the God of Duyang Lake and the Emperor of Nanjiang Water, and then blinked his eyes frantically at an extremely fast speed.
Upon seeing this, the God of Duyang Lake and the Water Emperor of Nanjiang understood what was happening. They looked at each other and smiled.
Zhang Ling saw the three men hinting at each other and making small moves in front of him, but he did not panic. Instead, he countered each move and said to Nian Wuwang, "Nian Wuwang, you told me earlier in the cave that you devoured mortal souls to refine your realm. It was your uncle, the Great God of Duyang Lake, who came up with the idea. Do you remember?"
Upon hearing this, Nian Wuwang hurriedly knelt on the clouds and said, "My Lord, please do not slander my uncle. He is the Great God of Duyang Lake, shouldering a heavy responsibility to protect all living things. How could you allow me to do such a heinous act? This is simply because I lost my heart and mind for a moment, and I took it upon myself to do evil in private. Previously, I only wanted to live a humiliating life and slandered my uncle. Now I take the blame for my actions alone and plead guilty! You can kill me or cut me into pieces, it is all at your disposal."
As soon as Nian Wuwang finished speaking, he was tied up by the magical power of Nanjiang Water Emperor and pulled to his side.
He said to Zhang Ling, "Since Nian Wuwang has confessed his guilt, I will act impartially and sentence him to immediate execution. The Duyang Lake Water God will personally cleanse the clan, and I, along with my fellow immortals, will oversee the execution!"
After the Water Emperor of Nanjiang finished speaking, he glanced at the Water God of Duyang Lake. The other party understood what he meant and immediately grabbed a guillotine from the air. With a "puff", the knife came down and Nian Wuwang's head rolled down in the clouds.
Then, with a crisp "pop" sound, the Water Emperor of Nanjiang produced a jade bottle and collected Nian Wuwang's soul inside, then put it into his sleeve. "My friend, Nian Wuwang has confessed his crime and accepted the punishment. What do you think?"
Zhang Ling quietly watched the other party's performance, knowing that there must be something fishy going on. He said, "The Water Emperor of Nanjiang is fair and decisive, and I admire him. However, according to the laws of heaven, Nian Wuwang is a relative of the great god of Duyang Lake. He has committed a capital crime and deserves to be executed on the Immortal Execution Platform. His soul should return to heaven and earth. Why is it contained in a jade bottle?"
Go to the Immortal Platform?
Upon hearing this, the God of Duyang Lake felt nervous. He absolutely could not climb up the Immortal Execution Platform!
All the criminals who are about to go to the beheading platform will not only have their souls dissipated and their bodies and spirits destroyed, but the Heavenly Court will also use the Nine Heavens Mysterious Mirror to observe their minds to prevent false charges and wrongful convictions.
By then, all the ins and outs, the causes and consequences will be revealed to the public. Whether it is being wronged, or there are grudges, or someone is behind the scenes, everything will be clear and obvious.
This is also the reason why the Emperor of Nanjiang River wanted to make this matter an ironclad case and not delay it any further.
In response to Zhang Ling's inquiry, the Water Emperor of Nanjiang said, "Don't worry, my fellow immortals. Nian Wuwang is only a relative of the Water God of Duyang Lake. He is not registered in the immortal register. This crime has nothing to do with the Great God of Duyang Lake. There is no need to alarm the Heavenly Court and make a big fuss over such a trivial matter.
As one of the Nine Rivers Water Emperors, I have the power to execute first and report later, making my own decisions. Let's just forget about going to the Immortal Execution Platform and don't mention it again."
"As for the spirit of Nian Wuwang, rest assured, my immortal friend. He has committed many evil deeds. I have already sent people from the Netherworld to capture him. He will be taken to the Punishment Department of Good and Evil. Everything will be investigated. I will let him suffer in hell and be reborn as an animal in the next life. Wouldn't that be better?"
Zhang Ling shook his head and said, "If this spirit is left behind, it will definitely have a chance to make a comeback in the future! Even if it changes its identity and starts a new life, it will be all talk and no action. How can we convince the public and bring justice to the people?"
Upon hearing this, the Water Emperor of Nanjiang frowned slightly. He had not expected Zhang Ling to be so difficult to deal with, as if he was determined to get stuck in a dead end on this matter. After thinking it over for a while, he spoke again, "My friend, justice in this world is not determined by you alone. Whatever you say is the way it is. How can you talk about justice? I have already made my words very clear. Since you didn't hear clearly just now, there is no harm in saying it again.
Firstly, how could Nian Wuwang, who was not registered in the immortal register, be qualified to ascend the Immortal Execution Platform?
Secondly, he has confessed his crime and accepted the punishment, and he personally admitted that the matter had nothing to do with the water god of Duyang Lake. How could he have alarmed the Heavenly Court to deal with the matter?
Thirdly, I am one of the Water Emperors of Jiujiang, and I have the power to execute first and report later in the areas under my jurisdiction, and to make arbitrary decisions. With my status, it is reasonable and not excessive for me to preside over crimes of this level.
Fourthly, justice is in the hearts of the people. It is not what the immortal friends think, but what is fair!
Fifth, Nian Wuwang's soul is sent to hell to suffer asceticism, and this is one of the judgments I have made in this matter. If you have any objections or feel it is inappropriate, you can go to the underworld and discuss it with the Ten Kings of Hell."
The Water Emperor of Nanjiang was extremely domineering at this moment, and he did not give Zhang Ling any chance to refute. He was also certain that if the other party really went to the underworld, he would have difficulty taking a single step.
This underworld is not like the world of the living, nor is it like the heaven. It has its own set of operating rules. Even the Heavenly Court can only send Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun and Tianqi Rensheng Emperor to monitor it. It is difficult for the rest of the people to interfere at all.
Not to mention that if an irrelevant immortal official rashly goes in and meddles in other people's affairs, he will definitely end up in trouble.
The Water Emperor of Nanjiang was confident at the moment, relying on his personal friendship with some great gods in the underworld, and he was sitting on the Diaoyutai.
Although you, Zhang Ling, are the god who travels between good and evil, it is difficult for you to manage the affairs of the netherworld. Don’t say that I didn’t hint and remind you a few things, otherwise you will come back from the netherworld in disgrace and become a laughing stock.
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