Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

What happened?

When the verdict was handed down, Shi Yu momentarily lost consciousness.

After a moment of confusion, he finally came to his senses.

"Where is my magic?!"

"This...how is this possible?!"

next moment,

He abruptly raised his head, his composure completely shattered, and roared at Qi Xiuzhi with bloodshot eyes, "It's you! What kind of evil magic did you use?!"

At this moment, he felt extremely heavy, as if invisible chains were binding his soul. The magical power he had painstakingly cultivated had vanished without a trace, and he was no different from an ordinary person.

Qi Xiu's expression remained as calm as ever, as if he had simply done something perfectly ordinary. He did not respond to Shi Yu's questioning, but simply waved his hand at his several stunned subordinates: "Take them away."

"yes!"

The officials and servants, as if waking from a dream, hurriedly came forward with ropes and shackles.

"Get away from me! Let me go!"

"You dare?!"

"What are you doing?!"

"Behave yourself!"

Having lost their magical powers, their ability to swagger and act arrogantly was even weaker than that of ordinary people. Naturally, they were powerless to resist the officials and servants, and were soon shackled and bound hand and foot.

"What right do you have to tie me up!"

How humiliating!

Shi Yu had never heard of any cultivator being bound by mortal shackles and ropes and escorted like a prisoner.

He is the personal disciple of the esteemed Peak Master of the Taihua Sect, Shenkui Peak!

How can mortal laws judge a monk?!

He turned around and kept shouting at Lu Junfeng, "Senior brother, didn't you see? He used a poison spell to lock my magic power; they cultivate the demonic path!"

"What are you waiting for?! Why haven't you made your move yet?!"

The power that Qi Xiu had just unleashed also overturned Lu Junfeng's understanding.

What is this? It's not magic, but another kind of power.

In that brief moment, Qi Xiu seemed to stand on an absolute high ground, as if he were within the rules, judging the erroneous Shi Yu. Qi Xiu represented absolute 'correctness,' while Shi Yu was 'wrong,' 'criminal,' and deserved to be punished.

This power did not originate from Qi Xiu himself, but rather seemed to trigger a mysterious and profound rule, a rule that countless people believed in and had to abide by. It used the power of the great forces to issue a prohibition against Shi Yu, to put him on trial, and to completely suppress his magical power.

Is this okay?

Does such power still exist?

Lu Junfeng never expected Shi Yu to win.

This foolish junior brother is oblivious to the situation and is still putting on airs like a cultivator. Even if Qi Xiu can't deal with him, this dynasty has many ways to suppress him.

But he also didn't expect that Shi Yu wouldn't even last one round.

Sure enough, the people in this dynasty are not so simple!

Shi Yu's shout brought Lu Junfeng back to his senses, and for a moment they were both speechless.

How could this person have the nerve to say such a thing?

You caused trouble that you can't get out of, and now that you've been beaten, you remember me?

He glared at him coldly: "Junior brother, haven't you learned your lesson yet?!"

"It's clearly you who broke the rules, and now you want to drag all of us down with you?!"

They come up here and start labeling people, and then try to drag the whole team down with them?

He now really wants to just have the Great Xia Dynasty kill this troublemaker.

If he has the chance to go back, he will definitely report him to the higher authorities.

"Senior brother, I..."

Shi Yu wanted to argue further, but with shackles on his body and facing his senior brother's cold stare, he could only choke back his words.

Without power, there is no voice.

The situation is better than people.

He is now imprisoned and has lost all his magical powers.

If my senior brother doesn't save him, this corrupt official is too stupid and will suffer countless humiliations; he might even actually be killed.

Shi Yu gritted his teeth, but finally softened: "Senior brother, I was wrong. I was impulsive and reckless and broke the rules. I am willing to accept punishment. But I am a disciple of the sect, and the punishment should be handled by the sect. I hope senior brother can help me."

After losing their magic powers, their intelligence also took over.

His words hit Lu Junfeng where it hurt.

No matter how big a mistake Shi Yu made, Lu Junfeng should protect him no matter what.

This is a matter that truly concerns the reputation of the sect.

Even if a disciple of a sect makes a mistake, it should be dealt with by the sect. If it is handed over to the Great Xia for judgment, and the Great Xia actually executes him, then the matter will really escalate.

"My lord..."

However, before Shi Yu could finish speaking and before Lu Junfeng could say anything, he met Qi Xiu's calm eyes: "Envoy Lu, this is the Great Xia. The law is the law. The law does not tolerate personal feelings or emotions."

With the law book in his hand swirling in the wind, Qi Xiu's aura grew more imposing with each word he uttered, completely overshadowing Lu Junfeng and the other cultivators.

Compared to the diplomatic and shrewd Liu Bingxuan, the Prime Minister was clearly cold and unyielding, speaking without a trace of human warmth, leaving Lu Junfeng speechless. He also showed no flattery whatsoever towards cultivators who possessed the methods of immortality.

"Our lord is benevolent and kind, but he will not allow himself to be bullied. I hope that the envoy will restrain his subordinates. When friendly nations come to Great Xia, our dynasty will have fine food and wine. But if the rules are broken, Great Xia is a nation founded on military strength and has no shortage of weapons."

Without waiting for Lu Junfeng's response, he turned to his subordinates and said, "Let's go."

"yes!"

The subordinates were also efficient in their work, and they helped Shi Yu and his party leave.

"Senior brother!"

"Senior brother! Why didn't you save me?!"

Lu Junfeng stood there, stunned, as the pleas of Shi Yu and the other three gradually faded into the distance.

"this……"

The courtyard of the post station was in a mess because of the fight that had just taken place. The cultivators looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Shi Yu was so arrogant and overbearing because his skills were among the best in the group, at least ranking in the top five. Yet, even such a senior brother was defeated without any resistance.

Compared to the vague and ethereal feeling of power, the tangible force can never be faked.

Since arriving in Daxia, although there were some minor conflicts due to misunderstandings at the beginning, both sides have treated each other with courtesy and their relationship has been relatively harmonious.

This was the first time Da Xia had flexed its muscles in front of them. The punch it threw was swift, clean, and decisive, leaving them somewhat stunned.

Lu Junfeng is right.

We are at their mercy, like fish on a chopping board.

A lesson can be learned in one go; no one wants to become the next Shi Yu.

These junior brothers and sisters, who still harbored the arrogance of cultivators, were finally awakened.

"Senior brother, what should we do?"

"There are only thirty-two of us; we can't just stand by and watch Senior Brother Shi and the others die!"

"Even if Senior Brother Shi was wrong, he shouldn't be executed!"

They looked to Lu Junfeng for help, awaiting his decision.

Shi Yu did indeed cause trouble.

But they are a group, sharing both glory and loss, and we cannot allow him to be executed by the Great Xia under any circumstances.

The prestige lost due to the collision with Shiyu has now been regained, and Lu Junfeng is now the undisputed leader of this team.

only……

Under the gaze of his junior brothers and sisters, Lu Junfeng looked in the direction where Qi Xiu and his group had left and couldn't help but sigh.

There are still more pressing issues that haven't been resolved.

P.S.: Sorry, sorry. To make it easier for everyone to follow the story, I'll be updating two chapters at noon before the book goes on sale.