Heavenly Speech Dojo.
On the broken Martial Combat Platform.
Luo Xiu looked at Mei Nu in front of him, his expression somewhat helpless.
From the moment he saw that Seven-Colored Flame Phoenix, he had a bad feeling, knowing things wouldn't be so smooth.
Mei Nu smiled and said, "Young Master Bai, it seems today I won't be able to drink your celebratory wine."
Lao Ba suddenly flew from the audience area to land on Luo Xiu's shoulder, chuckling, "Those ten plates of delicious bull's eggs, you're afraid you won't be eating them either."
Upon hearing this, Mei Nu sneered coldly, eyes emanating a chilling killing intent.
As long as "Bai Haoran" is taken away, he has countless ways to make him live in agony and death impossible!
"I say, Master Mei, my big brother is the son-in-law of Heavenly Plains, on what grounds do you take him away?"
At this moment, Ma Muyang also flew over to land beside Luo Xiu, his expression cold as he stared at Mei Nu.
Others might fear Mei Nu, but Ma Muyang has no fear at all!
Mei Nu looked deeply at Ma Muyang and said, "Upon investigation, we suspect the massacre case at the Red Lion Building is related to Bai Haoran!"
With these words, the entire hall burst into commotion.
Those humiliated Yu Emperor fans seemed to find the perfect moment for a counterattack, voicing demands for a thorough investigation of Bai Haoran.
...
On the Martial Combat Platform.
Mei Nu stared at Ma Muyang, smiling faintly, "Young Master Ma, I have come by imperial decree, and today, no matter what, I must take Bai Haoran back for investigation."
"And you are obstructing my enforcement of the law, should be taken away for investigation together, but considering your Wushang Realm's great contribution to the Three Thousand Alliance and the upright conduct of your father, Master of Wushang, if you leave now, I will let bygones be bygones!"
Upon hearing this, Ma Muyang snorted coldly, resolutely choosing to stand by Luo Xiu.
"If you want to take my big brother, then take me too, anyway, my dad will personally come to Lingtian Plateau for him later."
"Of course, to put it bluntly, just relying on you alone cannot take away my big brother."
"Who is my big brother? He is an unparalleled and invincible existence throughout the ages!"
"..."
At this time.
In the palace of the Plateau Saintess.
Luo Qingxian said to the female knight, "We cannot let them take Bai Haoran."
The female knight looked at Luo Qingxian meaningfully, teasing, "What, sister worried he'll be wronged?"
Luo Qingxian gently shook her head, suddenly asking, "Do you think the Lingtian Plateau can find six hundred Emperor Realm cultivators for him to kill?"
Upon hearing this, the female knight's beautiful eyes trembled, only then realizing Bai Haoran is the Ao Debiao who alone with one sword slaughtered six hundred Emperors in Sky Divine City!
Luo Qingxian said, "With his temperament, if the Heaven Azure Empire insists on taking him away today, a bloody storm is inevitable."
"I will go immediately!"
"..."
Heavenly Speech Dojo.
On the Martial Combat Platform.
With a command from Mei Nu, dozens of Heavenly Azure War Soldiers in armor flew in, quickly surrounding Luo Xiu.
"Seize him for me!"
Luo Xiu was expressionless, undisturbed, slowly sweeping his gaze over the surrounding Heavenly Azure War Soldiers.
Just about to strike and kill without hesitation, unexpectedly a strong wind blew in.
Looking up, he saw a massive Sky Mastiff spreading its wings, diving down and landing on the Martial Combat Platform with a boom!
On the Sky Mastiff's back, the female knight's silver armor gleamed, her long hair flowed, cold and spirited; her pair of bright, deep eyes carried infinite charm, as if she saw nothing in the world, yet everything seemed to be in her eyes.
Every man's gaze in the venue was instantly drawn to her.
The female knight was indifferent to the gazes, her eyes falling on Luo Xiu's face, suddenly frowning slightly.
Seeing Luo Xiu up close now reminded her of that blood-covered man she encountered during the Evergreen Forest disturbance that night…
Mei Nu suddenly stepped forward and bowed, "Sir Knight Commander, unexpected to see you here."
The female knight's gaze still on Luo Xiu, eyes revealing a hint of seductive charm perceivable only by him, suddenly said, "Bai Haoran is the son-in-law of my Heavenly Plains, the husband of Her Highness the Holy Maiden, and with one word you want to take him away, are you disregarding my Heavenly Plains?"
Her voice cold yet melodious, like celestial music, but exuding an extreme majesty.
Mei Nu laughed without arrogance, "Sir Knight Commander, you exaggerate too much, but this Bai Haoran is suspected of bearing over a hundred human lives of the Red Lion Gang, this matter must be investigated thoroughly."
The female knight looked at Mei Nu mockingly, "Everyone knows, that Red Lion Gang is full of villains. Each of them bears human lives themselves, don't they?"
Mei Nu was left speechless for a moment.
He dared not publicly contradict the female knight before him.
At this point, Gu Jianxi's cold voice came from the back of the Seven-Colored Flame Phoenix, "Even if the Red Lion Gang is wholly guilty beyond redemption, they must still be subjected to the fair and just trial of the Heaven Azure Iron Rule, not punished by those without enforcement rights."
"Therefore, this matter must be thoroughly investigated to uphold our Heaven Azure Iron Rule!"
The female knight smiled faintly, raising her gaze to look at Gu Jianxi on the back of the Seven-Colored Flame Phoenix in the sky, and asked, "After so many years, has Heaven Azure's iron law ever brought justice?"
Gu Jianxi's eyelids drooped slightly, meeting the female knight's eyes from a distance, and said, "Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent."
The female knight asked, "Justice that's delayed, is it still justice? If it is justice, then why is it delayed? Is it because someone blocked the way, or are the ones representing justice themselves unjust?"
"And in the process of delayed justice, how many innocents are persecuted by evil when they need justice the most?"
Her barrage of sharp questions left Gu Jianxi momentarily at a loss for words.
After a brief silence, Gu Jianxi said, "Over the years, the Empire has been trying hard to find evidence of the Red Lion Gang's crimes."
The female knight looked at him mockingly, "Even a random passerby on the street knows the Red Lion Gang commits no evil in Wangjian Town, and every member's hands are stained with blood. Yet why, after so many years, can't Heaven Azure Empire find any evidence with its capability?"
Gu Jianxi's face turned grim, staring at the female knight, and asked, "Does Sir Knight Commander truly want to obstruct my law enforcement?"
The female knight showed no expression: "This is Tianyuan's territory. Tianyuan and Heavenly Azure govern their lands separately. People from Heavenly Azure have no authority to enforce the law here."
After speaking, she slowly stood up, her gaze indifferent as she swept over Mei Nu and the others, "If anyone dares to overstep, regardless of who they are, I will kill them all today!"
Facing such a dominant female knight, Gu Jianxi felt extremely aggrieved for a moment.
At that moment, four aged figures broke through the void, landing with a boom on the Martial Combat Platform.
They were the four White Emperor strong ones secretly maintaining the barrier of the Martial Combat Platform!
One of the elderly men said to the female knight, "Qing Yu, this Bai Haoran hid his strength and sneaked into the Sword Duel Festival. He must have some scheme. I suggest we investigate thoroughly first."
Then Li Qiansun next to him nodded, "This kid's aim is clearly not the Sword Duel Festival's crown. We indeed cannot be careless and must proceed cautiously."
"Qing Yu, Her Highness, the Princess Consort is here in person. How dare you contradict her like this?!"
"Regardless of Bai Haoran's innocence, this marriage must be postponed until we ascertain the facts!"
"Qing Yu, as the Sky Mastiff Knight Commander, your duty is to protect Tianyuan. You have no right to involve yourself in state affairs; this in itself is overstepping!"
"..."
Facing the combined pressure from the four elders and Li Qiansun, Luo Qingyu suddenly felt somewhat powerless.
She managed the Knights and indeed could not involve herself in politics.
And these four elders were members of the Council Hall. To some extent, their power in state affairs was greater than hers as a Knight Commander.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground came from the other side.
Everyone looked over and saw that it was the Highland Sword God Jian Jiu Yang!
"Sword National Master."
"Big brother."
Gu Jianxi hurriedly flew up to the Martial Combat Platform, and along with the four Council Hall elders, greeted Jian Jiu Yang.
Luo Qingyu also became much more obedient for a moment, softly calling out, "Sword Grandpa, you are here too."
Jian Jiu Yang expressionlessly strode forward and said to Gu Jianxi, "The Red Lion Gang was annihilated by me!"
"Does Her Highness, the Princess Consort, want to take me away for investigation as well?"
Gu Jianxi hastily bowed, "I dare not, my lady."
Jian Jiu Yang snorted coldly, sweeping his gaze over everyone, saying, "Bai Haoran is my disciple, and he's considered a Tianyuan person. Even if he's at fault, it's Tianyuan's matter to handle, not Heaven Azure's affair!"
"Hahaha... Sword brother is still just like before!"
Suddenly, hearty laughter echoed through the void.
The laughter was powerful and shook the soul!
His person wasn't visible, only his voice could be heard.
Jian Jiu Yang frowned slightly, "Xue Aogu, you've emerged from seclusion?"
As soon as he spoke, the whole audience was in an uproar!
Xue Aogu, this was a name only existing in legends!
At this moment, Gu Jianxi's face showed a smile, "State Preceptor, you came too?"
Xue Aogu was precisely the current Heavenly Azure National Master!
Even Emperor Hao must be respectful before Xue Aogu.
"Thanks to Sword brother's blessing, Xue just broke through yesterday to the Noble Realm."
"Today, Xue wishes to invite your disciple to my residence for a few cups of tea. I wonder if Sword brother can grant me this small favor?"
Hearing this, Jian Jiu Yang's expression turned solemn, knowing that the other party obviously intended to resort to force.
He glanced at Luo Xiu beside him, and through Divine Sense Communication, said, "Haoran young friend, I will stall him later. You should try your best to escape toward the Sacred Tree."
Luo Xiu gave Jian Jiu Yang a grateful glance, but he didn't have that intention.
He suddenly stepped forward, smiled a bit awkwardly, and said, "Uh... Today is my wedding day. I really appreciate all the big shots coming to congratulate, but it seems you all never asked my wishes from start to finish."
"Don't you all want to ask if I want to go to the Heavenly Azure Empire's side?"
"..."