Mo Fan carried Xinxia down from the Sacred Fire Altar and followed the icy pillars to the entrance. His long dress dragged on the ground as he carried Xinxia.
"I'll bring you out," Mofan said to Xinxia.
"Mm," Xinxia nodded.
Mo Fan always said he was going to give her a pair of wings, but to Xinxia, she was not really interested in those luxurious and beautiful things. What Mo Fan had given her was a pair of determined wings that would stop her from wandering around and worrying about her safety. She was glad that she had lost the ability to walk, as she was protected by the wings.
It did not matter if she could leave this place, it was more than enough!
The heavy copper door slowly opened. Rays of sunlight shone down. It was supposed to feel like she could finally see the sun again, but Xinxia knew the real prison had just arrived!
The Golden Sun Knights were standing on the stairs. Their auras were surging with magic, resulting in a strong pressure, making it difficult for the people to breathe.
Looking down, they saw two huge groups of Adjudicators, led by Vice Hall Leader Shawshank. He had the urge to kill them right now to avenge Panijia's soul!
Two hundred Adjudicators were spread out in a death formation. With a single command, the Elemental Magic would turn into a destructive aura, turning the insignificant people into ashes.
Further into the distance, Panijia's funeral was being held. Many members of the Parthenon Temple were present, including the Holy Court Mages in the most authoritative sacred garments. No ordinary person could possibly stand a chance against them!
There was no way they could leave with such a huge number of soldiers guarding the place!
"Mofan, put her down. If you take another step out with her, the Golden Sun Knights and the Adjudicators will execute you on the spot!" Cullen snarled.
Everyone saw Mofan walking out with Xinxia as soon as the door opened. It was obviously telling the people of the Sacred Mountain that he, Mofan, was going to take her away!
After clearing the Starry Mountain Path, Mofan was allowed to see anyone, but Mofan was not allowed to take her away!
"The ignorant are truly fearless," Yafa looked at Mofan and grinned mockingly.
"There are always lunatics who do things that are incomprehensible."
"Mofan, you better think it through. If you take her out of the Saintess' Hall, the Parthenon Temple and the Holy Judgment Court will treat you as an accomplice. You might be the savior of the Calamity of the Ancient Capital, but Parthenon's identity is unforgivable!" Muse Suti said.
"You are the ones that are unforgivable. Parthenon Temple and the Holy Judgment Court are a bunch of good-for-nothings, a bunch of idiots who claim to be the most authoritative and fair people in the world! Just based on that so-called irrefutable evidence, without even seeing the real Salan's mask, they couldn't wait to pin all the crimes on a girl who didn't know anything, and even made up such a ridiculous story … They kept saying that there was another soul, another personality hidden in her body, and that was Salan. Then, which one of them had seen this soul, this personality, with their own eyes, carrying out all kinds of evil deeds and schemes? You don't even bother to investigate the most obvious things, yet you insist on using things that aren't necessarily valid as evidence. Is this how the Parthenon Temple and the authoritative Holy Judgment Court behave? You aren't any better than the Black Vatican that slaughters innocent people! "Mofan snapped angrily under the crowd's stares.
Mofan had already startled the whole place when he brought Xinxia to the entrance. Who would have thought he would be so bold as to curse right in front of the Adjudicators, Guardian Knights, Holy Court Mages, and Holy Court Judges? He did not even bother to conceal his voice. Everyone heard it. The atmosphere on the mountain froze. Strong murderous auras burst out from the powerful Mages who were not to be provoked!
"The evidence is the evidence! Why is her blood able to activate the Cardinal Blood Stone when other people's blood is ineffective!?" Great Muse Méjorat snapped furiously.
"Are you sure you know the Black Vatican well?" Mofan asked.
"Well …"
"I've killed three hundred and seventy Gray Priests, fifty-four Black Clergy, two Blue Deacons, and a Black Vatican Executioner. I've also destroyed a branch of the Black Vatican. Let's not talk about the Calamity of the Ancient Capital for now. Let's ask how many people here have killed more members of the Black Vatican than I have. If there are, step forward now and tell me how much you know about the Black Vatican, how many Blue Deacons they have, and who the Red Cardinal is. Tell me how much you know about the Black Vatican, how many Blue Deacons they have, and what the real identity of the Red Cardinal is. Tell me how much you know about the Black Vatican, how many Blue Deacons they have, and what the real identity of the Red Cardinal is. Tell me how much you know about the Black Vatican, how many Blue Deacons they have, and how many Red Cardinals you're willing to take responsibility for framing an innocent girl as Salan while the real Salan gets away scot-free. Tell me that the Cardinal Blood Stone can prove that the person is Salan, even if she's just a kid, a girl who can't walk, an old man, an official, or an authority of the Parthenon Temple, or a Magistrate of the Holy Judgment Court!" Mofan said.
"Mofan, the Holy Judgment Court has already decided that she's Salan. Why do you have to do this?" Glorkian of the Hall of Judgment let out a sigh.
"Glorkian, what did you promise me? I allowed you to bring Xinxia to the Parthenon, and you swore with your identity that you wouldn't let her suffer the slightest grievance. Now that your oath is in conflict with the Parthenon Temple that you're loyal to, you've decided to abandon your oath? Is right or wrong no longer important in your heart? Have you lost the ability to question and think like a normal person? Do you think every decision made by the Parthenon Temple and the Holy Judgment Court is right?" Mofan pointed at Glorkian angrily.
"I …" Glorkian was left speechless. How could he not question the decision? However, what could a mere Adjudicator like him do when the situation was completely one-sided?
"The Black Vatican regards the rules as their most sacred mission. They treat murdering others as meritorious deeds. They have never doubted the sins they have committed. In their minds, whatever the Bishop asks them to do is the most noble, the greatest thing they can do. Take a good look at yourself. The Black Vatican shares the same deep-rooted belief as you. I initially thought the difference between you and them was that even if it was a ridiculous decision or order, the Parthenon Temple is still the Parthenon Temple because you still maintain your sense of justice and the ability to distinguish between good and evil. But now, it seems like there's no difference between you and them! You're so sure that she's Salan, and can't wait to convict her and execute her, don't you think it's ridiculous!? " The anger in Mofan's chest turned into sharp swords stabbing at the group of people.
"Mofan, that's only what you're saying. Who in this world would be willing to believe that their family member is a criminal? The truth is, she's still a criminal. If you let her go now and leave the Saintess' Hall on your own, we won't do anything to you. You've done enough to eliminate the Black Vatican … and Salan is the person closest to you. I know it's a great blow to you, but the Holy Judgment has already been passed, there's nothing you can do about it," Su Ti continued to persuade him.
"So you're just going to make the best of it?" Mofan said with a hollow grin.
"Even if it's inappropriate, it's understandable. After all, she's a Red Cardinal. Our Holy Judgment Court has the right to execute anyone suspected of being a Red Cardinal!" Great Magistrate Dulanc, who represented Parthenon, spoke up.
"Very well, so this is the real attitude of the Holy Judgment Court, isn't it? You'd rather kill the wrong person than let her go?" Mofan burst out laughing.
"If we're wrong, we'll apologize to the dead, but if she's Salan, she's basically saving countless lives. Ye Xinxia, if you still have any compassion, you should sacrifice yourself instead of letting the demon in your body continue to wreak havoc. Why do you have to sacrifice Mofan, who has a bright future ahead of him, for you? This is the Parthenon, its authority is not to be challenged. It has the right to execute anyone on the spot! "Great Magistrate Dulanc said.
Xinxia subconsciously looked at Mofan when she heard the words.
"Don't listen to him, trust me, I'll get you out of here!" Mofan said confidently.
"Great Magistrate Dulanc, your words sound quite familiar to me. I remember you were only a probationary magistrate in the past. You said the same thing when you took down our great Saint, forcing him to surrender and let you do whatever you want to him …" an old man's voice appeared.
The crowd cleared a path, and Old Man Bao Song Qiming slowly walked out.
When Old Man Bao Song Qiming walked past the Holy Court Mages, the Holy Court Mages immediately dropped to their knees and saluted.
"Old Cleric Song!"
"Elder!"
"Old Cleric Song!"
"Mentor!"
The Holy Court Mages were all Super Mages. Each of them was reputable in the world, but they did not dare to show their pride when they saw Old Cleric Song Qiming.
Even though the new Cleric had been in charge for a few years, his influence in the Holy Judgment Court was still incomparable to Old Cleric Song Qiming.
"Song Qiming, you are a Cleric. You are only responsible for supervising the Magistrates. You have nothing to do with the decisions. Besides, you are no longer a Cleric of the Holy Judgment Court. What right do you have to speak here!?" Dulanc snapped when he saw Song Qiming.
"I'm just mentioning the past. Many people are still in the dark about Wen Tai's trial. I don't mean to offend the previous Goddess Iza and the impartial Stone, but we all know it was a power struggle. I really hope someone like Mofan would step forward, so we wouldn't have made such a huge mistake!" Song Qiming placed his hands behind him and sighed.
"Shut up, are you trying to betray the Holy Judgment Court!?" Dulanc snapped furiously.
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