Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 526 - 470: Public Punishment (Part 2)

Li Mochen immediately questioned: "Hold on, I have some different opinions. First, regarding Chu Chen receiving the trial task, according to alliance regulations, all tasks should be publicly announced. This does not follow procedure. Secondly, the timing Chu Chen chose clearly seems to have been premeditated, and it’s evident that he was not acting impulsively. Lastly, he attacked the Yin Clan without seeking the alliance’s approval, which also goes against the rules. I believe letting merits and demerits offset each other is unreasonable. If everyone imitates this, our alliance’s regulations would become a joke."

On hearing these words, Chu Chen’s face immediately darkened. Li Mochen’s questions were pointed and difficult to address, moreover, he spoke from the alliance’s standpoint, which would resonate with many people.

At this moment, comments once again flew across the live broadcast screen.

"The Vice Alliance Leader’s words are reasonable. An organization without rules and restrictions would be in chaos, especially an alliance."

"If stated this way, the punishment is indeed too lenient. If everyone imitates, it’s us ordinary people who would pay the price at the end."

Zhao Wudi looked at the comments, and his expression also gradually darkened.

After a brief pause, he slowly started speaking: "What Vice Alliance Leader Li said is indeed reasonable, but this matter is somewhat special. If handled strictly according to regulations, it’s difficult to uncover what the Yin Clan did. Starting with the issue of publicly announcing the trial task, Yin Haiping is an alliance elder, and many Yin Clan members hold important positions in the alliance. If the task is made public, do you think we would discover anything further, and what would other alliance members think of us?"

Upon saying this, Zhao Wudi paused and glanced at the live comment screen.

"Makes sense, there are no walls in the world that the wind doesn’t pass through. If publicized, the Yin Clan would certainly prepare in advance, leaving the alliance drawing water with a sieve—finding nothing."

"Yes, this trial task indeed shouldn’t have been publicized."

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Zhao Wudi was quite pleased seeing this, nodded, and continued: "As for Vice Alliance Leader Li’s second question, Chu Chen definitely wasn’t impulsive. The Yin Clan’s power is so vast, it’s impossible to round them up one by one without alarming them. Regarding the final point, everyone saw during the broadcast, Chu Chen first presented evidence, then allowed unrelated personnel to leave, and finally began the roundup. There was no procedural issue. However, during the roundup, they faced fierce resistance from the Yin Clan, forcing him to act. Moreover, no Yin Clan member surrendered during the entire process. Only after losing many Guardian Beasts did Chu Chen overwhelm them with thunderous means. While I wouldn’t say he was absolutely faultless, he was forced into this situation. Saying merits and demerits offset each other is already unfair to him. Adding arbitrary punishment would dampen everyone’s spirit."

On hearing this, Chu Chen nearly applauded. What a splendid delivery, Zhao Wudi’s ability to serve as the alliance hierarch relied on much more than strength.

This thought process, this eloquence, could turn death into life; from an overall perspective, strength seemed to be the most inconspicuous advantage of his.

At this time, the remarks in the live broadcast shifted once more, all being enthralled by Zhao Wudi’s words.

Sun Wenshan and others’ expressions grew increasingly grim.

Seeing this, Zhao Wudi promptly asked: "Does anyone else have any views?"

Li Mochen cast his gaze upon Sun Wenshan, evidently waiting for his reply.

Sun Wenshan seemed to sense this, waved his hand, and said: "I have no opinion, let’s handle this matter as the hierarch stated. However, regarding Chu Chen’s killing of Divine Son No. 5 and Elder Yin, how does the hierarch intend to penalize it?"

Zhao Wudi’s expression involuntarily changed at these words, realizing today’s highlight had arrived.

He didn’t rush to answer but retorted: "Does the Grand Elder have any suggestions?"

Sun Wenshan, hearing this, did not hesitate to scold rudely: "This child’s crimes are heinous. Not only did he kill a divine son of the alliance, but he also plotted against an alliance elder. Without severe punishment, where is the alliance’s legal authority?"

"What the Grand Elder says is correct. Our divine sons are the top talents the alliance cultivates. Losing even one is a tremendous loss for our alliance. Alliance elders are pillars of the entire alliance, each one is an Emperor Level expert, contributing greatly to the alliance. Not punishing severely won’t appease civilian anger." Li Mochen immediately agreed.

However, Zhao Wudi suddenly laughed upon hearing this: "Haha, well said. But let me ask everyone present here, Yin Junzhe being called a divine son is correct, but his cultivation talent is merely Blue Rank Upper Grade, which Elder Yin elevated using resources. His combat power also relied heavily on external items. His cultivation progress was laughable. In five years with unrestricted access to the alliance treasure vault, he only advanced from First Rank King Level to Late Stage Emperor Level. Here’s the list of treasures he accessed over these five years, which I will post on the official website later. These treasures could have cultivated five Emperor-level Peak experts in that span. Justly asked, does such a person deserve to be a divine son?"

The comments once again echoed in agreement, denouncing Yin Junzhe one after another.

Looking at Zhao Wudi orchestrating the momentum yet again, Sun Wenshan knocked on the table and said in a stern voice: "Whether Yin Junzhe deserves to be a divine son isn’t the topic for current debate, especially when Chu Chen killed him while he was still a divine son."

Zhao Wudi nodded and said: "This matter is not hard to prove; at that moment, Yin Junzhe admitted it in front of everyone. This incident cannot be faked."

"Lord Alliance Leader, haven’t you heard the saying, ’a verbal statement is no guarantee.’ If it’s something Yin Junzhe did, you could just present evidence for all to see."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wudi clapped his hands towards the door and said: "Come in."

As his voice fell, two strongmen escorted Xiao Liuzi inside.

Zhao Wudi pointed to Xiao Liuzi and said in a deep voice: "This person is Yin Junzhe’s Divine Attendant, let him speak."

Facing the crowd nervously, Xiao Liuzi had eyes full of fear.

Seeing this, Zhao Wudi said in a deep voice: "Don’t be afraid, just speak the truth."

Swallowing hard before speaking cautiously, Xiao Liuzi said: "Divine Son Yin indeed mentioned this matter, and he was even boasting at the time."

Sun Wenshan queried in a stern voice: "Do you have any other evidence, like recordings or other kinds?"

Xiao Liuzi shook his head and said: "No."

"Hmph! How dare you slander a divine son, arrest him!"

At these words, Xiao Liuzi’s face paled instantly, but before he could plead for rescue, Zhao Wudi interjected and said: "Hold on, he’s merely a witness, no need to misplace punishment on an innocent person. Let’s take him down first."

Sun Wenshan, hearing this, did not object; arresting Xiao Liuzi was inconsequential, as he didn’t provide substantial evidence.

Zhao Wudi turned his hand over and retrieved two pieces of documentation from the Spatial Ring, placing them on the table.

"Within these two pieces of documentation, one is Chu Xiong’s medical report and the other is a toxin test report on the Human-faced Poison Spider. Everyone may take a look," Zhao Wudi spoke in a deep voice.

Waving his hand, Sun Wenshan said: "No need to look. Even if the toxins match, what can it prove? Did you find the Human-faced Poison Spider’s toxin at Yin Junzhe’s residence?"

Hearing this, Zhao Wudi fell silent, realizing this was indeed a trap set by the others; they couldn’t produce substantial evidence, rendering everything empty talk.

Seeing this, Sun Wenshan coldly demanded: "Since you cannot produce evidence, then we must also discuss Elder Yin’s matter. After all, an Emperor-level Mid-stage expert is not someone he can arbitrarily harm."