Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms Chapter 176: New Punishment

Given the southern region’s extreme climate, it was rare for people to head out in the scorching noon, so there was hardly anyone to be seen at this time.

However, today was different from the usual days. People were anxiously streaming toward the entrance of the magistrate court.

Countless people were already gathered in the area, their heads looking around curiously as to what was going to happen next. Some tried to squeeze forward, but the defense line maintained by the Valiant Defenders firmly held them back.

At the entrance of the magistrate court was a tree stump, and Master Chen was tied to it by a thick metal chain. He had to narrow his eyes to cope with the blinding sunlight, and little beads of sweat dotted his forehead.

Beside him was a table and a chair.

Fang Chen sat on the chair unmovingly. The blinding sunlight didn’t faze him at all; his body remained fresh without the slightest hint of sweat.

The South Immortal Commandery’s officials stood behind the Auspicious King, their hands held above their heads to block off the blinding sunlight while frequently wiping away their sweat.

A few South Mountain School’s students came as well. They had conflicted looks on their faces. They still refused to believe that Master Chen was the true culprit behind Zhao Yan’s case, and that their chief student, Yu Zhang, was an accomplice.

However, the evidence was in place. There was no room for further arguments.

“I’d never thought Master Chen was such a person.”

“He’s a monster! I was thinking of sending my only son to study at the South Mountain School. I’m glad Imperial Duke Fang ripped off Master Chen’s hypocritical face, or else I would wallow in regret if my son ended up like him!”

“Imperial Duke Fang should be publicly executing Master Chen today. People like that ought to be killed! Who knows how many innocent people he has killed over the years?”

Murmurs could be heard from the crowd.

Commandery Chief Ouyang slicked off his sweat before asking the Auspicious King, “Your Highness, how do you think Imperial Duk

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