This group of people are the twenty-eight cultivators whom Zheng Yi specially pardoned, offered their divine souls, ignited their soul fire, and were fortunate enough to become tributors of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty!

Although they also participated in the plundering at Celestial Longevity Mountain, they were pardoned by Zheng Yi because they did not kill anyone.

The leader among them is the only Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Old Demon Feng!

But though the death penalty is forgivable, living guilt is unavoidable.

The latter half of these people’s lives will be considered as slaves of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty, and they will have to toil for it all their lives.

Otherwise, with just a thought from Emperor Zhengyong, they would be doomed forever!

"Emperor Zhengyong... Your Majesty, do you really want to kill so many fellow cultivators?"

"Fifty-nine people, fifty-nine people! Plus more than a hundred comrades who died at Celestial Longevity Mountain a few days ago..."

"In this battle, at least one-fifth of the comrades in the Great Yu Cultivation Realm were lost!"

"Even people from the Du Family of Beimang Mountain and the Zhou Family of Louguan Mountain are to be beheaded, this..."

"Crazy! Emperor Zhengyong is crazy!"

"Shut up! Do you want to die? Our divine souls are all under His Majesty’s control. If you want to die, go die yourself, don’t drag us down!"

"Our divine souls are controlled, we can only be His Majesty’s subordinates for the rest of our lives... What is this? The imperial court’s dogs? Ha ha ha..."

"Silence! Didn’t His Majesty promise us that if we complete our tasks and perform well, he would bestow spirit stones upon us..."

"Ha ha ha, do you believe that?"

"Elder Feng, what does the future hold for us?"

More than twenty cultivators were terrified and tense as they whispered in low voices.

Some cultivators who knew Old Demon Feng asked him in a low voice.

Old Demon Feng frowned, initially reluctant to pay attention to these people.

But thinking of their shared identity and status, he could only shake his head helplessly and said, "Don’t you understand why His Majesty made us watch this trial today?"

A cultivator hesitantly said, "Isn’t it just to make an example of others?"

"It’s good that you understand."

Old Demon Feng said indifferently, "Our divine souls are all in His Majesty’s hands, with just one thought from him, we would all be decapitated!"

"But... at least, we are still alive!"

"And they... will soon be dead!"

Old Demon Feng pointed below and said coldly, "Do you want to end up like the comrades under the city tower, decapitated?"

"We, we certainly don’t want that."

"If you don’t want it, then shut up!"

Old Demon Feng cursed angrily, "At least we are still alive."

"As long as we are alive, there is hope, ha ha ha ha..."

Meanwhile, on the other side, three people stood on the city wall, silently watching the scene below.

Xiong Gang.

Xuan Jizi.

And... Lii Huan Zhenren.

A few days ago, during the battle at Celestial Longevity Mountain, the three fought valiantly to protect Linxiao Palace against a group of cultivators.

Thanks to the assistance of other cultivators and the desperate battles of the Imperial Guard soldiers, they survived.

But even so, the three suffered varying degrees of injuries.

Especially Xiong Gang, who still had a strong smell of blood and herbs on him.

"These cultivators... His Majesty says to kill and they are killed?"

Xiong Gang said first, his voice also somewhat hoarse.

Xuan Jizi’s face was also somewhat pale. Although she was a bit impatient by nature, she understood how tremendous an impact Zheng Yi’s actions would have on the entire Great Yu Cultivation Realm.

It can be said without hesitation that if this matter spreads, it will cause a shock in the entire Great Yu Cultivation Realm!

The kind of impact it would have is beyond their imagination.

Lii Huan Zhenren also took a deep breath and hesitated, "Two fellow cultivators, has His Majesty always been so decisive and ruthless?"

The two glanced at her, and it was Xuan Jizi who spoke, "His Majesty has reigned for over ten years and has governed the world with thunderous means. The killing he has caused is indeed excessive."

"At least hundreds of thousands have been killed..."

"Hiss..."

"This, this..."

"But rest assured, Zhenren, His Majesty treats us very well."

Xuan Jizi continued, "As long as you are loyal to His Majesty, he will certainly not treat you poorly."

Lii Huan Zhenren nodded slightly upon hearing this.

She then recalled her three disciples, fortunate that she controlled them a few days ago, preventing them from acting recklessly.

Otherwise...

Among the cultivators kneeling on that platform today, waiting for execution, would be the three of them!

After pondering for a few moments, Lii Huan Zhenren said, "Two fellow cultivators, our Hehuan Sect is willing to offer up our divine souls and ignite our soul fire."

"In the future, I hope we can rely on your support."

"Of course, of course~"

"Lii Huan Zhenren, since you are willing to come over to the side of light from the darkness, His Majesty will surely be very pleased~"

As time went by, several figures ascended the high platform.

Leading them was Xu Mujun!

"It’s Grand General Xu!"

"Why is Grand General Xu here?"

"Grand General Xu is the executioner!"

"No wonder..."

The surrounding people were discussing fervently, while the eunuch in a purple robe, Chen Liancang, who was following Xu Mujun, chuckled softly: "Grand General Xu is truly loved and respected by the people, indeed a blessing for our Great Yu!"

Xu Mujun frowned and said: "Elder Chen, your words are too heavy. They respect His Majesty, they respect Great Yu!"

"Hehehe, old servant understands~"

Chen Liancang nodded indifferently, then glanced at the sky, saying softly: "It’s about time, let’s begin."

"Alright."

After saying this, Chen Liancang moved to the edge of the execution platform, unfolded a Holy Decree with both hands, and said solemnly:

"By the Emperor’s mandate, the decree states:"

"By the Emperor’s mandate, the decree states: I, by the order of heaven, govern over the four seas. With heavenly mandate, I rule over all subjects. Now there are rogues such as Youlinzi and others, harboring sinister intentions and committing treason. Their actions are disloyal and unrighteous, contrary to human ethics, in vain attempt to overthrow the state. Such rebels, with heinous crimes and unforgivable sins, their hearts are deserving of execution, and their crimes are unpardonable. Escort them immediately to the execution ground, and execute them to uphold the law, as a warning to others."

"So it is decreed."

As soon as Chen Liancang finished speaking, a fervent cheer erupted from the surrounding crowd.

"Hahaha! Good!"

"Kill the immortals!"

"Cut off the heads of the immortals! His Majesty is truly amazing!"

"When a prince breaks the law, he faces the same punishment as a commoner. Today, it seems the immortals break the law and face the same punishment as mortals, hahaha!"

"Hurry, kill them quickly!"

"His Majesty is a wise monarch, and you dare to assassinate His Majesty! You deserve a hundred thousand deaths!!!"

Amidst the many cheers, the group of cultivators kneeling on the high platform looked ashen, with some cursing loudly.

"Emperor Zhengyong, you’ll die a miserable death!"

"Even if I turn into a Fierce Ghost, I will never forgive you!"

"Your Majesty, have mercy, sob sob, I am willing to offer my Divine Soul..."

"Save me! Master, save me..."

"Sob sob sob..."

Facing the cries and screams of so many cultivators, Chen Liancang remained expressionless, waved his hand, and dozens of executioners, bare-chested with red bands tied on their heads, holding large knives, stepped out one after another.

He looked solemn, his gaze indifferent, and glanced at the cultivators and commoners below.

Then he loudly announced: "Those who rebel against the throne, behead them!"

The executioners, holding large knives, stood behind the cultivators one by one.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the clouds, shining on the gleaming blades, reflecting a fearsome light.

The cultivators knew their lives were about to end.

Some closed their eyes, silently waiting for death to descend;

Some continued to glare angrily at the Imperial Palace, cursing loudly.

Xu Mujun also looked up at the sky at this moment, the noon sun shining down on the earth.

He casually drew out a token, and said solemnly: "It is noon, behead them!"

Just as Xu Mujun threw down the token, the square fell silent.

Then, the knives fell, blood splattered. Fifty-nine cultivators’ lives ended at this moment, their unwillingness and anger dissipated with their deaths.

"Oh! Beheaded! Beheaded!"

"Ah...! Quickly cover your eyes!"

"Hahaha... It turns out that cultivators are just like us mortals, cutting off their heads will kill them too, hahaha!"

"Quick, quick, grab the flesh and blood...!"

Amidst the cheers, countless commoners rushed in from all directions, charging towards the execution platform.

They were excited, their minds frenzied.

Some were clutching buns, some holding bottles and jars, rushing directly toward the blood flowing on the ground, attempting to dip it.

For a moment, the scene was extremely chaotic.

Though thankfully, a large number of Imperial Guard soldiers charged out from around, maintaining order here.

On the high platform, Chen Liancang snorted coldly, looking at the ground full of headless bodies, his eyes filled with disdain and indifference.

He then summoned, and a team of Shadow Guard quickly appeared.

"You all keep a close watch on this group of bodies, transport them to the Underground Palace, no one is allowed to tamper with them, understand?"

"Understood~!"

Then he turned to Xu Mujun and said: "Grand General Xu, this old servant bids farewell."

"Elder Chen, I have a question."

"Please speak, Grand General Xu."

"Where are you transporting these bodies?"

"Hehehe... this matter is top secret, it’s best for Grand General Xu not to know~"