My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

The news of the fall of Qingyuan Realm was temporarily suppressed by the Divine Dynasty, and only a group of high-ranking officials knew about it.

"Du Shaoqian is a complete waste of space, utterly incompetent."

"Why did Nangong Cang allow such a useless person to be in charge of this area?"

"How hateful, how hateful!"

"..."

The crowd was furious and wished they could tear Du Shaoqian to pieces immediately.

They even blamed Nangong Cang, because if he hadn't misjudged people, the tragedy in Qingyuan Realm wouldn't have happened.

The Divine Dynasty is now thriving and showing signs of a resurgence. The fall of the Azure Origin Realm would be a bolt from the blue, severely damaging the morale of the Divine Dynasty.

At the headquarters of the expeditionary force, Du Shaoqian, looking terrified, pleaded for help from Nangong Cang.

"Marshal, only you can save my life now."

As news from the Azure Realm spread, Du Shaoqian knew he could not escape the law.

He underestimated the strength of the Zerg. If he hadn't fled, he could have held onto the Azure Realm until reinforcements arrived.

The fall of Qingyuan Realm was entirely his doing, and he knew the imperial court would never let him off the hook.

His only way out now is his cultivation at the Cave Heaven Realm and the help of Grand Marshal Nangong Cang.

The Cave Heaven Realm is the backbone of the Divine Dynasty, and the Divine Dynasty has never had a precedent of killing officials from the Cave Heaven Realm.

If Nangong Cang pleads for him, he will have a chance to redeem himself and escape punishment.

Looking at Du Shaoqian pleading desperately, Nangong Cang felt a surge of rage that seemed to engulf the heavens and the earth.

Many in the expeditionary force coveted his position, waiting for him to make a mistake so they could take his place.

Du Shaoqian was his confidant, but now he has fled without a fight, causing the loss of Qingxuan Realm, which gives others an opportunity to attack him.

Nangong Cang was already in dire straits himself, so how could he dare to plead for Du Shaoqian?

"roll!"

Nangong Cang roared at Du Shaoqian like an enraged lion, spitting on his face.

"marshal……"

Du Shaoqian was still unwilling to give up and wanted to continue speaking, but Nangong Cang ignored him and left the main hall.

Nangong Cang knew that Li Xuancang was dissatisfied with him, and that he was partly to blame for Du Shaoqian's actions. He needed to find a way to get through this ordeal and keep his position as Grand Marshal.

Nangong Cang quickly visited Dongfang Shenhuo, Hong Xuanji, Zhang Mingyang, and others, asking them to intercede on his behalf.

Dongfang Shenhuo and others had a good personal relationship with Nangong Cang. Although they were angry that he had misjudged people, they were still willing to plead for him.

This matter could be a big deal or a small deal; the choice is entirely up to Li Xuancang.

After receiving everyone's promises, Nangong Cang finally felt relieved and returned to the expeditionary force headquarters with peace of mind.

As soon as Nangong Cang returned, he saw the military camp in a tense standoff.

"Marshal Nangong, the court is acting on the Regent's orders to arrest Du Shaoqian. Are you, the expeditionary force, defying the imperial decree?"

Wei Tianfeng looked coldly at Nangong Cang, immediately accusing him of a serious crime.

Nangong Cang's gaze swept across the entire room, and he immediately understood.

When the court came to arrest him, Du Shaoqian resisted.

He knew what the courtroom was like, and that once inside, the chances of getting out were slim.

He kept delaying, waiting for Nangong Cang to return, hoping that Nangong Cang could save him.

The other marshals of the expeditionary force surrounded him; some gloated, some looked indignant, and some remained expressionless.

"Since it is the Regent's decree, the expeditionary force will naturally cooperate fully."

At this point, Nangong Cang had to sever ties with Du Shaoqian. If he tried to protect Du Shaoqian, he would only get himself caught up in the mess.

Upon hearing this, Du Shaoqian's face turned ashen, and he was utterly desperate.

"Take it down."

At Wei Tianfeng's command, the court personnel seized Du Shaoqian.

"No, I don't want to go to court."

He dared not go to the courtroom, lost his mind, and wanted to resist.

"presumptuous."

Just as Du Shaoqian was about to make a move, Wei Tianfeng roared and the Judgment Jade Disc descended to suppress him.

"What are you waiting for? Quickly capture him!"

Wei Tianfeng sternly rebuked the marshals of the expeditionary force.

"boom!"

The powerful members of the expeditionary force dared not stand idly by any longer and all took action.

If Du Shaoqian were to injure anyone in the courtroom, they would be in deep trouble.

If it were a traditional court, the expeditionary force might not have lacked the confidence to confront it.

But the courts of today are not what they used to be; they still act on the orders of the regent, and the regents dare not challenge them.

Although Du Shaoqian was at the Cave Heaven Realm, he could only surrender under the suppression of the superior-grade sacred artifact and the crowd.

After taking down Du Shaoqian, Wei Tianfeng looked at Nangong Cang, which made his heart tremble.

"Marshal Nangong, the Regent commands you to proceed to the court immediately."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Cang swayed, realizing that Li Xuancang was about to attack him.

The others were also taken aback.

Some people had bright eyes, hoping that Li Xuancang would dismiss Nangong Cang so that they would have a chance to take power.

"Yes."

Nangong Cang dared not disobey.

He glanced at his personal guards and gave a barely perceptible nod, which the guards immediately understood.

After the court personnel left, Nangong Cang's personal guards split up and quickly went to various departments.

Before long, Wei Tianfeng brought Du Shaoqian, followed by Nangong Cang, to report to Li Xuancang.

"Your Highness, during the arrest, Du Shaoqian attempted to defy the court."

Wei Tianfeng reported to Li Xuancang about Du Shaoqian's attempt to rebel.

"Regent, please let me explain, I didn't..."

Du Shaoqian was terrified and couldn't wait to explain to Li Xuancang, trying to shirk responsibility.

"puff!"

Li Xuancang waved his hand casually, and Du Shaoqian's voice came to an abrupt halt.

He was knocked away and fell to the ground, barely alive.

"Gurgle!"

This scene made Nangong Cang's throat go dry, and he subconsciously swallowed.

No matter how incompetent Du Shaoqian was, he was still at the Cave Heaven Realm, yet he was severely injured and on the verge of death by Li Xuancang's casual strike. Li Xuancang's current strength is unimaginable.

"Du Shaoqian has abandoned the border and fled, a crime that cannot be forgiven. He shall be stripped of all his identities and publicly executed one month from now."

Li Xuancang spoke calmly, but his words were earth-shattering, causing Nangong Cang, who was standing beside him, to tremble.

Li Xuancang not only set a precedent by killing high-ranking members of the Cave Heaven Realm, but also publicly executed them—a punishment that Nangong Cang never even dreamed of.

Lying on the ground, unable to move, Du Shaoqian heard Li Xuancang's punishment of him, his unfocused pupils filled with disbelief.

"Waaah, waaah..."

Du Shaoqian wanted to speak, but he couldn't utter a single word.

"yes!"

Wei Tianfeng grabbed Du Shaoqian and carried him away from the main hall.

"Marshal Nangong..."

Li Xuancang looked at Nangong Cang, whose forehead was already covered in cold sweat.

"Your humble servant is here."

Nangong Cang was filled with apprehension, wondering how Li Xuancang would deal with him.

"The Expeditionary Force is too large to be qualified for the position of Grand Marshal. From now on, you will serve as the Marshal of the Expeditionary Force! Zhang Ruoxuan will succeed you as Grand Marshal."

Li Xuancang went straight to the point, dismissing Nangong Cang from his position as Grand Marshal and appointing Zhang Ruoxuan in his place.

"Regent, I...I..."

Nangong Cang's soul exploded with a "buzz," throwing him into complete chaos.

He didn't want to give up his position as Grand Marshal, but he didn't dare to defy Li Xuancang.