Super Gene Ⅱ: Evolution-Chapter 1085 - : Unanimously Passed
Chapter 1085 -1085: Unanimously Passed
But the truth was laid bare. Before Shi Zhongqing could utter the words “not guilty,” his opportunity for any defense was irrevocably lost. Even if he had more to say later, the Six Emperors would no longer hear him out.
“But… why…” Wu Qing couldn’t make sense of it. When things baffled him, he would feel a deep unease.
“Plaintiff, do you have any objections to the evidence?” The stone monument displayed a new line of text, prompting Wu Qing, who had yet to speak.
Wu Qing had mulled over every possible angle but still couldn’t figure it out. At this juncture, retreating was no longer an option. If he forfeited this opportunity, he feared that both he and the Everlasting Star Divine Palace would lose all standing before others going forward.
“No objections.” While Wu Qing still felt unsettled, he nevertheless gave a firm reply.
“Both parties have no objections to the evidence. The trial begins.” The final text on the stone monument vanished suddenly, leaving the entire God Beheading Platform shrouded in darkness. Only two stone pedestals emitted light, illuminating the figures of Wu Qing and Shi Zhongqing.
In the black expanse of the starry sky, the six colossal imperial statues loomed like insurmountable Divine Mountains in the void, with only their eyes shining with eerie radiance, as if something mysterious churned within their gaze.
“Old Shi schemed his way through half a lifetime, only to capsize in his later years. Now, it seems he may even lose his life,” sighed the Great Divine Official of the East District.
“The rivers and mountains may change, but one’s nature is hard to alter. That old coot Shi Zhongqing has reverted to his true self in his twilight years. He’s destined to doom himself,” the Great Divine Official of the West District remarked, shaking his head. freёweɓnovel.com
Not just the common Divine Beings— even these high-ranking Great Divine Officials believed Shi Zhongqing was beyond salvation this time.
Slaughtering Star Divine Officials from other Star Divine Palaces while hurling insults at the Jade Emperor of his own faction— who could possibly save him now?
As time dragged on, the twelve eyes of the six imperial statues continued their flickering against the starry backdrop, a sure sign that deliberations were still underway.
Finally, the eyes of the six Divine Statues fell still, and the God Beheading Platform brightened once more.
The stone monument displayed two enormous characters in unison: “Death Sentence.” Although this outcome was anticipated, it still sent shivers down everyone’s spines.
All eyes focused intently on the six statues of the Great Emperors. It was now time for their ruling. If four or more of the six Great Emperors judged Shi Zhongqing guilty, then his fate was sealed.
Buzz!
The statue of the Great Emperor from the South District lit up, radiating an enigmatic brilliance. This signified the South District Emperor’s approval of the death sentence for Shi Zhongqing.
No one was surprised. Given that Shi Zhongqing had murdered Star Divine Officials in the South District, the South District Emperor’s decision was all but preordained.
Buzz!
The statue of the East District Emperor followed suit, lighting up in approval of the ruling.
At this time, Lin Shen had already entered the Star Constellation Hall, attempting to use the Smart Brain linked to the Star Constellation Sea to contact the Jade Emperor.
Although he had yet to formally assume the Star Constellation Master’s position, Shi Zhongqing had already handed over all access to the hall to him.
However, even most Star Constellation Masters lacked the permissions to activate the Star Constellation Sea. This privilege was exclusive to Great Divine Officials.
Regular Divine Officials wouldn’t be able to communicate with a Great Emperor, even if they accessed the Star Constellation Sea.
But Lin Shen didn’t care about any of that now. He couldn’t stand by and watch the trial unfold helplessly— not while Shi Zhongqing was facing judgment for saving him.
As the Star Constellation Sea activated, the entirety of the Star Constellation Hall transformed into what seemed like a miniature cosmos, with Lin Shen suspended at its very center. He marveled as innumerable star systems swirled around him.
“Star Constellation Sea, please help me connect with the Jade Emperor,” Lin Shen commanded the Smart Brain.
“Do you wish to save Great Divine Official Shi Zhongqing?” The swirling stars rearranged themselves within the sea to form this question in shimmering script.
“Yes.” Lin Shen answered without hesitation— there was no time to waste.
“Then just watch,” the Star Constellation Sea responded, rearranging its stars again to create text. It suddenly displayed an image of the God Beheading Platform.
“What does this mean?” Lin Shen faltered, his gaze fixed upon the image of the platform. If the Star Constellation Sea was simply showing him the proceedings, did that imply that his intervention wasn’t required to save Shi Zhongqing?
“Shi Zhongqing has served as a Great Divine Official for so many years, weathering countless storms. If he says it’s fine, then it surely is. Perhaps I’ve been overthinking it,” Lin Shen muttered, realizing he had let his concern cloud his judgment. If Shi Zhongqing didn’t possess a surefire plan, how could he remain so composed?
Yet Lin Shen still couldn’t comprehend what trump card Shi Zhongqing might have left to reverse such dire circumstances.
Buzz!
The statue of the Great Emperor from the North District lit up as well, signifying another vote in favor of the death sentence.
Everyone’s attention shifted to the statue of the West District Emperor. If the West District Emperor also approved, then the death sentence would be finalized, regardless of the decisions by the Central Heaven Emperor and the Houtu Emperor thereafter.
“Perhaps this is the moment? A three-to-three tie would void the judgment,” Lin Shen thought to himself. But just then, he was startled by another buzz— the West District Emperor’s statue lit up as well.
The moment that statue illuminated, Wu Qing released a long-held breath and relaxed his furrowed brow.
There were no surprises here— four votes in favor rendered the ruling inevitable.
Even though the Jade Emperor was the sovereign lord of the Celestial Court, he could not overturn the outcome of a joint trial.
“Shi Zhongqing… You’ve brought this upon yourself. You can’t blame anyone else…” Wu Qing exulted in secret.
Originally, his plan had merely been to eliminate Lin Shen, but unexpectedly, it also ensnared such a major figure as Shi Zhongqing.
With Shi Zhongqing out of the way, it became necessary to elect a new Great Divine Official for the Central Heaven Palace— a process rife with opportunities for manipulation.
Their preferred candidate would stand a great chance of ascending to the position, paving the way for much greater leverage in future affairs.
Shi Zhongqing, who had served so long and remained impervious to bribery or intimidation, was finally about to be removed. They had long coveted his downfall, but Shi Zhongqing’s vigilance had left them with no openings— until now.
“Finally, it’s coming to an end,” Wu Qing thought to himself.
Many Star Divine Officials clapped in celebration, while most of the Central Heaven Star Divine Palace’s officials wore expressions of despair. They simply could not accept this outcome.
Of course, there were also a handful of Star Divine Officials grinning from ear to ear, hiding in the shadows as they laughed maniacally.
When the Houtu District Emperor’s statue lit up as well, everyone present believed the matter was settled, and that Shi Zhongqing was finished.
All gazes turned toward the statue of the Central Heaven Emperor. While the verdict wouldn’t change even if the Central Heaven Emperor cast a dissenting vote, most people still wanted to see where the Jade Emperor stood on the issue.
In a moment of universal anticipation, the Central Heaven Emperor’s statue buzzed and illuminated.
All six statues of the Great Emperors glowed in unison, with a unanimous decision for the death sentence. Shi Zhongqing’s survival was now utterly impossible.
Even Lin Shen felt a wave of disbelief wash over him, his eyes wide with shock. “What the hell is this supposed to mean?!”
