If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1428 A Song of Generosity and Tragedy
"What happens after killing Yu Fengxian?" the old ghost of the deer cauldron hesitated and said, "Within the Three Realms, there is no one that the Crying God and the Mourning Guest cannot kill."

Even a celestial being would be shaken by their howls.

Even though Yu Fengxian has lost her soul, she is still a difficult person to deal with!
Moreover, as the saying goes, once you enter the path of the gods, it's like entering a deep sea; from then on, you'll never be free.

If I accept the divine register and become the God of Impermanence who guards the prison, and then kill the Grand Tutor of Qin without authorization, the Three Realms will surely be shaken.

Even if the Jade Emperor is pleased to see Yu Fengxian punished, he will certainly punish me for violating the Heavenly Laws.

Dr. Xie Chen looked at him with surprise.

Before, seeing him act like a madman, I thought that as long as I offered him a "lifeline," he would definitely grab it without hesitation.

Unexpectedly, he revealed a plan to deal with Yu Fengxian that was many times stronger than "a straw"—it was practically a steel cable. Instead, he calmed down and instantly considered the two most crucial issues.

—After all, he was a powerful Golden Immortal who was about to attain enlightenment! Even though he had committed a murderous calamity and died, he was still far superior to ordinary vengeful spirits.

Feeling moved, Uncle Men shook his head without the slightest hesitation and said, "What you think and worry about, fellow Daoist, is all necessary."

This humble Taoist has come to visit you only to serve as the official in charge of ceremonies, to guide the soul of the Great Immortal into Fengdu.

Beiyin didn't tell me the details of the plan, and even if he wanted to discuss it with me, I wouldn't listen.

If you are interested, you may come with me to Fengdu.

If you haven't reached an agreement with Beiyin in Fengdu, you should refuse him and then immediately go to reincarnate.

Of course, Fengdu cannot handle the reincarnation of the Great Immortal; you will ultimately have to go to the Underworld at Mount Tai. These are minor matters.

The old ghost of the Deer Cauldron looked conflicted. "Could you give me half a day to think about it?"

"Why 'half a day'?" Uncle asked curiously.

He could wait half an hour for the Wooden Bucket Taoist to discuss the matter with his disciples, relatives, and friends.

It doesn't matter if we don't get the results today. He will return to Fengdu first. The Wooden Bucket Taoist has thought it through and will go to Fengdu himself.

The "half a day" timeframe is rather awkward. Should he stay at Dayu Ridge to wait, or not?
After thinking for a moment, the old ghost of the deer cauldron still spoke frankly: "If we can persuade Lord Fuqiu and the others to take immediate action and eliminate the old demon Yu in Wuzhong County, that would be the best outcome."

I do not want to give up the Great Luo Path.

If there's really no other way, in order to get revenge on Yu Fengxian, I can first go to Fengdu and be a ghost immortal for a lifetime.

After accumulating enough blessings and merits over thousands or tens of thousands of years, one can then continue the Great Luo Path in the next life.

Uncle Men paused for a moment, then asked, "Fellow Daoist, can your Great Dao in this life be preserved for the third life?"

"No! 'When a person dies, their Dao disappears' is not just an empty phrase." The old ghost of the Deer Cauldron sighed, "There are too many immortals in our Pangu world."

If you don't do it, plenty of people will be eager to do it.

There are only immortals who can't find the way, not lazy people who are unwilling to climb the arduous path.

As soon as a clear path opens up, countless immortals flock to it.

How could the Shaoyang Path be left for the third generation so that I could continue on it?
However, since I was able to walk the path to heaven in this life, even if it is ten or a hundred times more difficult in the third life, I will still continue on it.

The path to enlightenment is fraught with difficulty; only by persevering and striving relentlessly can we succeed!

Uncle bowed respectfully, his face full of admiration, and said, "I never expected you to be so persistent in your pursuit of the Dao, I am no match for you!"

Despite Lu Ding Lao Gui's best efforts, he still couldn't persuade Fu Qiu Gong and the others to immediately go to Wu Zhong County to besiege Yu Lao Mo.

"I share the same thought as Wang Jun. We guide the great calamity by grasping the mandate of heaven, not by relying on our cultivation level."

Relying on their supernatural powers and competing in bravery was the practice of the immortals of the Jie Sect during the Investiture of the Gods.

Even if Yu Fengxian becomes stronger in the future and can kill us head-on, we are not afraid of her relying on her strength to defy the heavens.

There will always be someone stronger than her in the Three Realms.

While Lu Ding Lao Gui was having a private conversation with his uncle, Fu Qiu Gong and the others also held a small private meeting to reach a consensus.

Even with their firm stance, Lu Ding Lao Gui was still unwilling to give up.

"Don't rush to make a decision. At 3:45 AM, Yu Fengxian will hold a public trial for Yan Wushuang. If you still choose to be cowards after witnessing her trial, I have nothing to say."

Li Futu said, "Yan Wushuang's case is only related to you, how could it involve us?"

The old ghost of the Deer Cauldron sneered: "In which public trial in the past did she not deliberately exaggerate and try to broaden the scope of the attack to involve more immortals?"

After today's public trial, your names will most likely be spread throughout the world again along with the "Proclamation to the People".

It may even expose more secrets.

For example, we manipulate the situation in China from behind the scenes, blaming you for future turmoil and suffering in the country.

The expressions of the prospective Ronaldo players turned solemn, and their mood soured.

—If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have come to Da Geng Ridge. If I hadn't met Yu Fengxian, she wouldn't have had the chance to make baseless accusations against us.

The old ghost of the Deer Cauldron was right.

During this public trial of Yan Wushuang, Grand Tutor Yu continued to exert his influence.

I'm not afraid of making a big fuss, I'm only afraid of not making a big enough fuss.

She made no attempt to conceal her intentions.

Not only did they post notices in the counties near Wuzhong County, but they also had the King of Bohai send carriages to bring the famous people from the more distant counties who could not arrive within a day to Wuzhong County.

If the distance is even greater, and carriages and horses cannot reach the destination in a day, there are ghost carriages to pick them up: the city gods of each county and prefecture send out ghost carriages to arrive at the doorsteps of local gentry and famous people late at night.

The ghosts and spirits knocked on the door and invited them to board the carriage. Then they walked along the ghost path and arrived at Wuzhong County in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

They don't need to bring any money.

The King of Bohai will reimburse all expenses for travel, meals, and accommodation during the trip!

Upon arriving in Wuzhong County, one will receive a warm welcome from the King of Bohai, be able to pay homage to the great Grand Tutor Yu up close, and receive a "souvenir" afterwards.

In short, there's plenty to eat, plenty to play, and even gifts to receive.

So, by the third quarter of the hour of Si (9:45 AM) on the second day, the main hall of the Bohai Prince's Palace was "full of distinguished guests".

"Grand Tutor, look at those wealthy gentry. Most of them look flustered and their eyes are darting around. They keep glancing at you and me."

King Ying Tong of Bohai smiled at this group of "distinguished guests," but harbored a hint of resentment in his heart.

"Xiao Wang dares to assert that the vast majority of them know Yan Wushuang, have seen Yan Wushuang, or even secretly collude with Yan Wushuang."

If these wealthy gentry had cooperated with the Prince of Bohai's mansion, he wouldn't have needed the Grand Tutor's help at all; he would have already cornered Yan Wushuang and killed him.

Grand Tutor Yu remained calm and said, "The guests invited to watch the public trial are divided into three categories."

One type is the wealthy gentry, and the other is the Confucian scholars. Well, there are not many great Confucian scholars in Yan, but Yin-Yang theory is the most prosperous.

Finally, there were the elders from each county and township.

The village elders represent the people. The people crave stability; they don't care who the emperor is, as long as it doesn't disrupt their normal lives.

Celebrities, representing public opinion, could determine the legitimacy of the lineage.

Didn't Zou Yan, the grandmaster of Yin-Yang School, come today?

The old man has been promoting the "Five Virtues Theory," and the key point is that many people have believed it.

These two types of people are the main targets of this public trial.

They need to understand that the current turmoil in the world is not the fault of the imperial court.

Rather, it was wicked people who, in order to gain human fortune, secretly created a chaotic world that resulted in the deaths and injuries of millions.

The Qin dynasty court was struggling to maintain stability and preserve the normal lives of its inhabitants. The powerful and wealthy were the source of unrest.

They are more than capable of causing trouble; yet they have no way to rise, which motivates them greatly, and they hope that the chaotic world can become a ladder for them to climb higher.

For them, we must first intimidate them and then show them kindness.

You need to find the right balance yourself.

You must understand, they are all your subjects!

"Demonstration, Xiao Wang understands. If Yan Wushuang is executed in a public setting, they'll definitely know to be afraid."

"Speaking only of this public trial, how will you show mercy?" Ying Tong asked.

Grand Tutor Yu said, "After you have beheaded Yan Wushuang, you should invite the wealthy and powerful men to the backyard and treat them to good wine and food for a few days."

In the midst of their revelry, they told them that a large number of letters, as well as Yan Wushuang's own 'ledger', had been found during a search of Yan Wushuang's stronghold.

Then seal them in a box, saying you haven't had time to look at them. With me and the court as your support, you don't need to see them.

Finally, he burned the box in front of everyone.

No one will actually believe you didn't see it, but they all understand what you mean—be obedient and let bygones be bygones.

"Grand Tutor, you are brilliant!" Ying Tong exclaimed with delight, bowing deeply to Grand Tutor Yu in gratitude.

Grand Tutor Yu looked up at the sun, waved his hand, and said, "The time has come, let's proceed with the trial!"

Just like during the public trial in Xianyang, Grand Tutor Yu was merely a high-ranking spectator on the sidelines.

The person in charge of the trial was Ying Tong, the victim in this case.

"Yan Wushuang, look around. I have fulfilled my promise and summoned all the famous and powerful figures of Yan."

Do you still have the courage to repeat what you said yesterday in public?

To be honest, even without looking at the distinguished guests with their various expressions inside the hall, Yan Wushuang shrank back just from seeing the tens of thousands of common people he had escorted in.

With so many people watching, he was afraid of looking bad.

Prince Dan of Yan has returned in his reincarnation, but his life ended so hastily; it's too embarrassing.

I have no face to see the elders of Yan!

"Coward, if you don't have the guts to speak, then I, the king, will!"

Ying Tong left the throne, walked to the palace gate, and facing the ordinary people outside and the distinguished guests inside, said with a face full of hatred: "This man claims to be the son of Yan Dan and is known as 'Yan Wushuang,' but he is actually Zang Tu, the dog butcher of Lingzhi County!"
"How dare this lowly butcher's son claim to be his father and a descendant of royalty? Is there anyone in the world as shameless as him?"

Yan Wushuang was filled with shame and indignation, but she gritted her teeth and remained silent.

But even if he doesn't speak, the people watching the trial won't remain silent.

"Is it true? Is he really not Yan Dan's son?"

“I have heard of Zang Tu from Lingzhi County. If he really is Zang Tu, he can’t hide it from people.”

"It's true. I often go to Lingzhi County to sell goods and I've seen this fellow several times. He is indeed Zang Tu, the son of Butcher Zang."

However, his demeanor and temperament changed quite a bit, and he looked like a dignified and elegant young nobleman.

I almost didn't recognize them. But their appearances and builds were exactly the same.

"I thought he really was Yan Dan's son, and that it was understandable that he assassinated the King of Bohai. I never expected that he was actually a butcher from Lingzhi County. Damn it, he didn't even recognize his own father in order to rebel. He's shameless."

The pain of hearing all sorts of harsh words far exceeded the suffering she endured in hell.

But he still held back.

He understood Ying Tong's purpose in provoking him.

If he were to reveal his identity as the reincarnation of Prince Dan of Yan, Ying Tong would gain an even greater and more satisfying victory.

He could tolerate it, but Grand Tutor Yu couldn't. Yan Wushuang was just an "appetizer."

Appetizers are not important, but if the appetizers are not served, how can the main course be served?

She shamelessly used the Seven Emotions Spell.

"enough!"

Even willpower is no match for supernatural power. Yan Wushuang roared with bloodshot eyes, silencing all the noise inside and outside the hall.

"Ying Tong, I've granted you the supreme honor that doesn't belong to you at all—you've captured the esteemed Prince Dan of Yan!"

Wearing heavy shackles, he struggled to his feet, straightened his back as much as possible, raised his neck, looked around, and said loudly: "People of Yan, I have lied to you. I am not the son of Yan Dan. I am Yan Dan himself!"
I am the reincarnation of Yan Dan.

I returned from the underworld to lead you out of the Qin people and restore the glory of the Great Yan.

Now I've lost, lost worse than in my past life.

The common people were astonished, and even the wealthy and famous people inside the palace were dumbfounded.

Yan Wushuang looked at Ying Tong, who had a smug look on his face, and said sarcastically, "You've accomplished what even your father couldn't."

I did not become Ying Zheng's prisoner, but you pinned me down on my Yan territory, allowing the Yan people to humiliate me at will.

You won, but it wasn't your own skill.

I will never accept this, I will never be convinced. I will only despise you. Without Yu Fengxian, you are nothing, ptooey!

"Are you really His Highness Prince Dan?" An elderly scholar rose shakily, his voice trembling.

"Zou Yan, you're here too!" Yan Wushuang's expression was complicated. "Look into my eyes, who do you see?"

"Ah, Your Highness, Your Highness, it really is you! Waaah, your heroic spirit has returned!" The old man cried out in grief.

"It really is His Highness." The gentry, scholars, and elders inside the hall, as well as the common people outside, all fell silent from the clamor, their eyes gradually reddening and beginning to fill with tears.

Yan Wushuang stood straight in the center of the hall, her face already wet with tears. "The wind howls, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs, never to return. I never imagined that in this life, I would still meet this end. Hahahaha~~"

"Your Highness, sob sob sob~~" Zou Yan knelt down and wailed loudly.

"Your Highness, sob sob sob~~~" Zou Yan seemed to have become a contagious virus, infecting more than a third of the distinguished guests in the hall. They all had sorrowful expressions on their faces, and half of them knelt down and cried loudly facing Yan Wushuang.

"Your Highness, you are suffering so much, waaaaah~~~" About half of the people outside the palace also knelt down.

Those who did not kneel down and wail were also deeply moved, but they remained rational and fearful of the guards of the King of Bohai, and dared not indulge their emotions.

Ying Tong panicked a little.

Something's off!
The way Yan Ren looked at Yan Wushuang, and at him, had changed; it had become something that terrified him.

—If Yan Wushuang hadn't used the easily exposed disguise of "Yan Dan's son" and had directly approached Zou Yan and other elders who had lived for hundreds of years to reveal his identity, I'm afraid I would be in a different situation from Yan Wushuang today.

"Hahaha, Old Demon Yu has messed up!"

Above the celestial clouds in the sky, the disciples of the Old Ghost of the Deer Cauldron burst into laughter.

"Not only did she fail to establish her authority over the world with Yan Wushuang, but she also stirred up feelings of generosity and sorrow in the hearts of the Yan people."

At this moment, only a small spark is needed to ignite the courage in the hearts of the Yan people, so that they can immediately rebel against Qin and rescue Prince Dan of Yan!

Lu Ding Lao Gui felt that the cunning and treacherous Yu Lao Mo wouldn't be so cowardly, but he also felt that this was an opportunity.

"Gentlemen, I understand that Yu Fengxian must have a backup plan. But if we make a move now, the Yan people will immediately unleash their power, and even if Yu Fengxian has some amazing tricks, she won't be able to use them, and they will be completely useless."

She could only flee the north in haste with Ying Tong, the King of Bohai.

We, on the other hand, followed the will of the people, dealt a severe blow to a drowning dog, and ensured her demise in the North.

(End of this chapter)