Only the people of Zhao Jia Zhuang Village remained unfazed, having witnessed such scenes multiple times before.
A group of refugees below stared in astonishment, their faces filled with wonder. Where had the trident come from? Was there truly a vast space hidden within such a small area? Could it be that the tales of immortals circulating in Zhao Family Village were indeed true? Did an immortal really exist here?
Countless wanderers who had heard the stories about the immortals in Zhao Family Village gazed at Yun Yi with a mix of tension and reverence.
Finally, Yun Yi raised the trident above his head, gathering his strength to its peak. The once clear sky began to rumble ominously, and as they looked up, they could faintly see flashes of lightning dancing between dark clouds.
Then, with all his might, Yun Yi hurled the trident toward his target. The trident struck the Criminal with pinpoint accuracy.
"Oh no!"
The Criminal let out a wail of agony, overwhelmed by intense pain that nearly caused him to lose consciousness. Before he could even faint, a thick bolt of lightning descended from the clouds above, striking him squarely.
With a thunderous explosion that shook the ground, the altar was reduced to dust. Fortunately, Yun Yi had prepared for this moment. Quick-witted and agile, he had laid down a platform that could defy Earth's gravity, allowing him to float above.
Thus, even as the platform was destroyed, Yun Yi remained steadfast and unyielding, standing atop the floating debris and surveying everything around him.
After the lightning struck, not only was the platform turned to ashes, but where it once stood now lay a massive pit about two meters wide, with an indistinguishable mass of charred remains at its bottom.
As the sun shone brightly, lightning suddenly struck from the clear sky, reminding everyone of what Yun Yi had previously mentioned about divine retribution. The refugees below could no longer suppress their shock—an immortal! An immortal had truly come!
It turned out that this was indeed a judgment executed by the immortal personally! My goodness!
One by one, the crowd fell to the ground, their foreheads pressed against the earth, none daring to lift their heads. Fear gripped everyone as they worried that any small misstep might offend the celestial being.
Gao Shun, witnessing this scene, widened his eyes in astonishment, his excitement barely contained. What his brother Dian Wei had said was not false; there truly was an immortal residing in Zhao Family Village!
Recalling his previous impudence, Gao Shun felt a wave of regret wash over him. He thought to himself, would this esteemed celestial being hold a grudge against me? At the same time, he realized how naïve his earlier thoughts had been.
One's exterior does not determine their worth; the vastness of the deep sea cannot be measured in mere pints. This is an undeniable truth for mortals; it is even more so for celestial beings. The immortal rode a pig through the mortal realm, and yet I failed to recognize it.
With this thought, Gao Shun felt a heaviness in his heart, sensing that the path ahead was filled with uncertainty.
Meanwhile, outside Zhao Family Village, the Gao Family anxiously watched from a distance, waiting for Gao Shun to return with news. At that moment, a thunderous clap shattered the calm.
Purple lightning streaked across the sky and struck directly into Zhao Family Village. The members of the Gao Family turned pale and instinctively glanced at Gao Ping.
"Patriarch, what has happened? Has someone angered the heavenly court?"
It was terrifying; despite the clear skies, thunder had fallen. Why hadn’t Gao Shun returned yet? They were unaware of what turmoil had unfolded in Zhao Family Village.
Gao Ping took a few deep breaths and spoke solemnly: "Everyone, there is no need to panic. Let us wait patiently; I believe Gao Shun will return with news soon."
After a long while, the crowd below slowly regained their senses. As they lifted their heads, they saw Yun Yi still hovering in mid-air, exuding an overwhelming presence that filled them with awe.
Noticing that the intimidation had achieved its intended effect, Yun Yi raised his voice and declared, "Everyone, stand up! As long as you refrain from wrongdoing in the future, divine punishment will not befall you. If anyone commits evil again, that person will serve as a warning to all!"
"From this day forth, Zhao Family Village will establish a Public Security Office responsible for handling safety matters within and outside the village. If you feel wronged or witness any wrongdoing, you can report it to the Public Security Office. No matter how big or small the issue is, the Public Security Office will address it seriously."
"Zhao Yun!"
Having been informed of this matter earlier, Zhao Yun quickly stood up in response to Yun Yi's call.
"Great Sage, I am here."
Yun Yi nodded slightly and said, "Starting today, you will serve as the Chief of Security, fully responsible for the safety of Zhao Family Village. You must faithfully protect the village and never let me down in my expectations of you."
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