SWDnovel Chapter 541 He hasn't arrived yet today, could something have really happened?
Chapter 541 He hasn't arrived yet today, could something have really happened?
"When Chen Changsheng received the order that day, all the immortals and gods in the hall were present."
"Now three days have passed, and he has neither brought back the document of submission from the dragon clans of the four seas, nor returned to the Heavenly Court to plead guilty."
"This action is already an insult to the Heavenly Court."
Haotian did not speak immediately.
He looked at the gods and immortals who had stepped forward in the hall and sneered inwardly.
How could he not know the origins of these people?
Some of them are spies planted by the West.
Some of them were people sent to the Heavenly Court by the Chan Sect in recent years.
They all pretend to be well-behaved on ordinary days.
Once given the chance to suppress Chen Changsheng, he jumped faster than anyone else.
Yaochi also noticed this.
She said softly, "You immortals seem to care about the laws of Heaven."
The celestial officials lowered their heads.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"We are all thinking of the Heavenly Court."
Yaochi said calmly, "Since you are thinking of the Heavenly Court, let's wait for news first."
A deity dressed in white robes looked up and said, "Your Majesty, it is precisely because there is no news that we must hold you accountable."
"The affairs of the East Sea are known throughout the Three Realms."
"If Chen Changsheng succeeds, he should have returned to the Heavenly Court to report long ago."
"His prolonged absence suggests that he has failed to unite the dragon race."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall subtly changed.
Many neutral gods and immortals had their eyes flashing.
Although the dragon race has declined, it is still a great race in the four seas.
Getting the dragons of the four seas to truly obey the Heavenly Court is by no means an easy task.
No matter how strong Chen Changsheng is, he has only just become a law enforcement god.
Three days is indeed too short.
Another deity steps forward.
"Your Majesty, if Chen Changsheng has only failed to complete his task, he can be treated leniently."
"But now he is avoiding us, which is a betrayal of Heaven's grace."
"Your subject requests that his position as a law-enforcing deity be stripped to rectify the heavenly rules."
Upon hearing this, the Lingxiao Palace instantly fell silent.
The position of the God of Law Enforcement was stripped.
This is no longer a simple accountability measure.
This is a direct attempt to remove Chen Changsheng from the power of the Heavenly Court.
Haotian's eyes turned slightly cold.
"Chen Changsheng hasn't even returned yet, and you're already rushing to convict him."
"It seems that you all know more about the East Sea than I do."
The immortal felt a chill run down his spine.
"Your subject dares not."
"But with the laws of Heaven before me, I have no choice but to speak out."
Haotian said, "Well said, 'I have no choice but to speak out.'"
His voice wasn't loud.
However, the oppressive aura within the Lingxiao Palace suddenly intensified.
Many immortals and gods immediately fell silent.
Haotian also had concerns.
Why hasn't Chen Changsheng returned yet?
Three days ago, Chen Changsheng took Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc to the East Sea.
Then there were fluctuations in the energy of the netherworld.
After that, the East China Sea was closed.
Although he could make some calculations, he could not know everything.
This nephew-in-law has always been bold in his actions.
Despite his boldness, he never makes mistakes without good reason.
They've been late today; has something really happened?
Yaochi looked at Haotian.
She transmitted her voice, "Don't rush."
"Chang Sheng is not someone who doesn't know what's important."
Haotian replied telepathically, "Of course I know."
"But these people came with such a fierce momentum today, it's clear that someone is pushing them from behind."
Yaochi said, "If Changsheng returns, it will shut them up."
Haotian's eyes flickered slightly.
"What if he can't bring back the dragons?"
Yaochi glanced at him.
Do you think it's possible?
Haotian remained silent for a moment.
Then his lips twitched slightly.
Also.
Since that kid dared to accept it, he won't come back empty-handed.
But what kind of result will he bring back this time?
Inside the hall.
A deity from a Western religion stepped forward again.
He clasped his hands together and spoke gently.
"His Majesty."
"I have something to say."
Haotian looked at him.
"explain."
The immortal said, "Although Chen Changsheng has made contributions to Peach Mountain, merits are merits and demerits are demerits."
"If the Heavenly Court condones this because of its special background, it may cause the Three Realms to misunderstand that the Heavenly Court's laws are unjust."
"I believe that regardless of whether Chen Changsheng returns today, we should first establish a punishment plan."
"If he returns without achieving anything, he shall be dismissed from his post."
"If he returns late, he should be punished with a thousand years' salary and confined to the Palace of Justice."
That's a mild way of putting it.
The knife was hidden very deep.
A salary deduction is nothing.
Confining Chen Changsheng to the Judicial Hall would temporarily deprive him of the initiative.
As long as Chen Changsheng can no longer control the Heavenly Rules, some people in the Heavenly Court will be able to take the opportunity to weaken the Judicial Hall.
Haotian's eyes grew even colder.
"You've certainly discussed this thoroughly today."
The Western-born deities bowed their heads.
"I am merely trying to share Your Majesty's burdens."
New members of the Chan Sect lineage in the hall also stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I also believe that the position of the God of Law Enforcement should not remain in the hands of those who do not abide by the law for long."
"If Chen Changsheng fails to report back on time, it will show that he is not worthy of his position."
Upon hearing this, many senior officials in the hall frowned.
Is he unworthy of his position?
That's too harsh a statement.
In the battle at Peach Mountain, Chen Changsheng protected Yang Chan and forced back the Heavenly Court and other sects from their schemes.
Later, he entered the Heavenly Court as a law enforcement deity. Although he was forceful, he did not act recklessly.
Now, just a moment late, they say he is unworthy of his position.
How can this be considered in accordance with the laws of Heaven?
It's clearly an attempt to take advantage of the situation and suppress them.
Venus couldn't stand it anymore.
He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister believes that it is somewhat biased for you to rush to condemn Chen Changsheng before he has even returned to court."
"Moreover, there has been no news of defeat in the East China Sea from the South Heavenly Gate."
"The dragon race has not shown any signs of rebellion."
"Why not wait a little longer?"
The newcomer to the Chan Sect looked at Venus.
"Lord Taibai, the rules of Heaven cannot be delayed because of human sentiment."
Venus smiled and said, "This immortal is right."
"The rules of Heaven should not be delayed because of personal feelings."
"But the Heavenly Rules don't say that a subject should be dismissed from his post if he hasn't entered the Lingxiao Palace by the deadline."
"If you can find this heavenly rule, I will now abdicate in your favor."
Many of the immortals and gods in the hall couldn't help but chuckle.
The newcomer to the Chan Sect's expression changed slightly.
"Why must you resort to sophistry, Star Lord?"
Venus said, "I am merely speaking in accordance with the Heavenly Rules."
"If you disagree, you can go to the Hall of Justice and consult the classics."
"But that's Chen Changsheng's territory, you probably wouldn't dare to go there."
The newcomer from the Chan Sect looked even uglier.
Haotian's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
That old fox Taibai always resorts to sarcastic remarks at crucial moments.
Yaochi glanced indifferently at the gods in the hall.
"If you all truly care about the Heavenly Court, then you should remain calm."
"Lingxiao Palace is a place for deliberation, not a place for prematurely assigning credit and determining guilt."
The gods and immortals of Western origin, however, did not retreat.
He continued, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."
"However, I am worried that Chen Changsheng's trip to the East Sea may have led to a secret alliance with the Dragon Clan."
"If the Dragon Clan only listens to Chen Changsheng and not to the Heavenly Court, then that will be an even greater calamity."
Upon hearing this, Haotian's eyes immediately turned cold.
"What did you say?"
The deity bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am merely worried."
"Chen Changsheng is too close to the Dragon Clan and also has a background with the Jie Sect."
"If the Four Seas Dragon Clan nominally belongs to the Heavenly Court but in reality belongs to Chen Changsheng, wouldn't the Heavenly Court be doing all the work for someone else?"
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.
These words touched upon a taboo subject that Haotian held dear as an emperor.
Someone wanted to use the Dragon Clan incident to sow discord between Chen Changsheng and Haotian.