Peerless Divine Doctor

Chapter 2692: Chapter 2693: Hall Master of Punishment

Upon thinking this, the Third Prince stepped forward a few steps.

”Reporting to the Hall Master of Punishment, the fallen Martial King Realm expert was one of my subordinates!”

The Hall Master of Punishment glanced at him. Even though he was the Crown Prince, the Hall Master’s eyes remained indifferent.

Originally, a Hall Master’s position wasn’t exceedingly esteemed, and it couldn’t really be considered part of the Demon God’s Hall’s true upper echelon. However, this Hall Master of Punishment was definitely an exception, especially since he was also a Vice Hall Master, naturally making his status much higher than that of the Crown Prince.

Moreover, if the Crown Prince were guilty, the Hall Master of Punishment would have the authority to strip the Crown Prince of his life.

Subsequently, the Third Prince narrated the entire incident without omission. He believed the Hall Master of Punishment had already discerned the cause and effect beforehand. Yet, since he managed the punishments, it required public fairness, letting everyone understand where the guilt lay; that was why he had the Third Prince recount the matter.

Thus, the Third Prince naturally dared not embellish the story.

”Oh? So saying, the culprit is this Ye Luo?”

Upon hearing the Third Prince’s tale, he turned his gaze onto Ye Luo.

Instantly, Ye Luo felt the space around him tense, an inexplicable pressure acting upon him. Of course, this pressure was merely a warning; after all, even when dealing with ordinary disciples, the Hall Master of Punishment wouldn’t act before a verdict was declared, and additionally, there was concern Ye Luo might suddenly flee or some unforeseen event might occur.

”Can his words be true?” the Hall Master of Punishment asked sharply.

Ye Luo nodded slightly, ”Indeed!”

”How dare you!” the Hall Master of Punishment suddenly roared, ”Why would you kill such a strong figure? If you don’t have a reasonable explanation, you cannot be spared!”

Ye Luo’s expression showed not a hint of tension.

”Reporting to the Hall Master, the Third Prince only spoke of the second half of the events, leaving out the first half!”

Then, Ye Luo recounted how he was attacked by those individuals.

”Oh? Great Crown Prince, is this the truth?” the Hall Master of Punishment suddenly turned to the Great Crown Prince.

In Ye Luo’s account, he mentioned the Great Crown Prince’s involvement.

If the Great Crown Prince vouched for Ye Luo, then this incident would be reframed as a dispute between the subordinates of two princes, thus greatly reducing Ye Luo’s liability.

If not, even if the Third Prince provoked first, Ye Luo’s killing of a Martial King Realm expert wouldn’t lessen his responsibility.

The Great Crown Prince immediately furrowed his brows; he had to make this decision!

”Reporting to the Hall Master, his words! Truly!” the Great Crown Prince said through gritted teeth.

As these words were spoken, many eyes revealed astonishment, while the Third Prince further donned a knowing smile; no one had anticipated he would indeed defend Ye Luo.

This would surely impact his standing.

”Oh? As the Great Crown Prince, you should understand the value a Martial King Realm expert holds for the Demon God’s Hall!” the Hall Master of Punishment said coldly.

”Reporting to the Hall Master, at this moment, I naturally understand, but he provoked first; if not for this, my subordinate wouldn’t have had a conflict with him. Moreover, his downfall was merely due to lesser skills, and he has no one else to blame!” said the Great Crown Prince.

In terms of debate, the Great Crown Prince was indeed eloquent, reducing considerably Ye Luo’s and his own responsibilities in just one sentence.

However, the Hall Master of Punishment wouldn’t be easily swayed, otherwise, others wouldn’t comply.

”In this matter, both parties bear responsibility; nonetheless, a strong figure has fallen, and this matter cannot just be dismissed so casually. Ye Luo the Sinner, heed my command!” the Hall Master of Punishment suddenly proclaimed.

Upon hearing this, the Great Crown Prince was somewhat stunned; did his words not imply that Ye Luo was about to be punished, and since he referred to Ye Luo as a sinner, the lightest outcome would be imprisonment.

In that case, all his efforts would be wasted, and this would greatly affect his status!

He looked up and met the Third Prince’s mocking gaze. Being ceaselessly strategic had always been the Great Crown Prince’s forte, yet now, he found himself in a passive situation for the first time!

Originally, he valued Ye Luo’s power. If exempt from punishment, Ye Luo would naturally be grateful to the Great Crown Prince, loyal to him, and that would become a significant asset for the Great Crown Prince. But now, it was all for naught!

”Ye Luo the Sinner, slaying a Martial King Realm expert of the Demon God’s Hall, even though he provoked first, your crimes are unforgivable. I hereby sentence you to imprisonment in the Demon God’s Hall dungeon for two hundred years!” the Hall Master of Punishment stated indifferently.

Two hundred years to a cultivator might not seem long! But to the Great Crown Prince, within two hundred years, a new Temple Master would likely take power, and even if Ye Luo emerged from the dungeon two hundred years later, he would be worthless to him!

After all, a Temple Master typically wouldn’t hold the position for too long; a realm breakthrough requires prolonged seclusion, making management of the Demon God’s Hall unsuitable.

Undoubtedly, this time the Third Prince was the true victor.

”Reporting to the Hall Master of Punishment, Ye Luo is not satisfied!” Ye Luo’s expression still unchanged, he said directly.

Two hundred years in prison? What a joke, he didn’t have that kind of time!

He presumed, the Demon Queen sent him to the Demon Realm with some intent; she couldn’t possibly let him spend his days in prison!

If compelled, he must signal the Demon Queen, but years ago, the Demon Queen’s incarnation had ordered him not to use that signal unless in a dire life-or-death situation!

Since the Demon Queen had said so, Ye Luo naturally understood the gravity, but if he were to endure two hundred years in prison, how would that differ from a life-or-death crisis?

”Oh? Are you challenging my authority?” the Hall Master of Punishment watched Ye Luo coldly.

And the Great Crown Prince’s expression dramatically changed; the authority of the Hall Master of Punishment was something even a Crown Prince dared not challenge. Ye Luo’s act could only expedite his demise! In such a case, it wouldn’t merely be a simple two hundred years in prison.

Moreover, Ye Luo was nominally the Great Crown Prince’s subordinate, and questioning the Hall Master of Punishment also represented the Great Crown Prince’s stance!

This situation’s nature was enormous; at this time, the Great Crown Prince immediately regretted his decision, he hadn’t expected Ye Luo had such audacity.

Meanwhile, the Third Prince was already laughing uncontrollably; Ye Luo constantly provided him one delightful surprise after another.

”Reporting to the Hall Master, I am not challenging your authority; I have no objection to the crime you charged me with; I am merely unsatisfied with the judgment!” Ye Luo asserted.

Upon hearing this, the Hall Master of Punishment slightly furrowed his brows because he didn’t know what Ye Luo was intending to express.

”I can survive an assault by five Martial King Realm experts without perishing, and finally kill one strong figure, which sufficiently demonstrates my talent. More crucially, my years of cultivation are much fewer compared to these so-called experts. If I reach their age, how would my cultivation be! Thus, my value to the Demon God’s Hall far exceeds theirs!” Ye Luo suddenly declared.