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The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World
Within the Martial Arts Tribunal, Iron-Faced Impartial announced, "Bring in the Criminal," marking the beginning of the trial. The main culprit, Tohjo Eiki, battered and exhausted, was brought into the courtroom, followed by three martial arts traitors: Tang Bo Hu, Lin Cong, and Lu Kui. Judicial Court guard Wang Chao kicked Tohjo Eiki's knee, causing him to kneel immediately. At this moment, Bao Qing spoke: "Kneeling Criminal Tohjo Eiki, you led Japanese soldiers to invade the Central Plains, ravaging the Martial Arts Community and harming innocent civilians, leaving the martial world in sorrow and suffering; do you plead guilty?"
Tohjo Eiki laughed heartily and said, "Since ancient times, victors write history. Now that I have been defeated, I am merely meat on your chopping block. What does it matter whether I plead guilty or not?"
Hearing this outside the courtroom, Yi Junsheng stepped in: "You heinous murderer, even at death's door you remain unrepentant. Let me declare your crimes: Crime one: to expand Japan's territory and for your own selfish desires, you invaded the Central Plains Martial Arts World; Crime two: colluding with traitors of the martial world like Murong Si to ruthlessly kill numerous members of the Martial Arts Community; Crime three: allowing your subordinates to burn, kill, and loot defenseless civilians, causing immense suffering; Crime four: during your occupation of the Eastern Martial World, abducting many women and turning them into comfort women; Crime five: threatening and enticing many members of the Martial Arts Community to become your accomplices in poisoning the martial world; Crime six: your opening line is truly displeasing. You are a villain whose sins are beyond measure; your death is not only deserved but also insufficient as punishment. I suggest you be executed by slow slicing."
At this point, Bao Qing made a shocking statement: "Slow slicing is not enough to vent the anger of the people nor to comfort the spirits of those martial heroes who sacrificed their lives under Japan's blade."
Yi Junsheng responded, "Then what kind of torture do you think should be inflicted, Bao Da Ren?"
Iron-Faced Impartial struck the gavel and declared: "I hereby sentence the extremely wicked Tohjo Eiki to three thousand six hundred cuts. The executioner will be Butcher." Immediately, Butcher stepped out from the Inner Hall with a knife.
Yi Junsheng approached Butcher and said: "Butcher? Aren't you a chef specializing in slaughtering cattle? When did you change careers to become an executioner?"
Butcher replied: "It is precisely because my skills in slaughtering cattle are superb that Chief Justice Bao asked me to execute people."
Yi Junsheng waved his fan and said: "Executing people is different from slaughtering cattle."
Butcher responded: "If I can handle cattle with ease, how much more so with humans? Anyone who undergoes my execution will find it unbearable; they will cry out but no one will hear them."
Yi Junsheng hesitated and said: "This... this."
Bao Qing ordered: "Begin the execution." Butcher swung his knife skillfully, taking one step for each cut; Tohjo Eiki's skin was opened and flesh torn apart while blood flowed like a stream. Tohjo Eiki could hardly bear the pain as if thousands of ants were gnawing at his flesh. Though cruel, evil people must face retribution; many members of the Martial Arts Community watching applauded in satisfaction.
After over a thousand cuts, Tohjo Eiki was left with no intact skin on his body, covered in wounds and unrecognizable. At this moment, Yi Junsheng unexpectedly sprinkled salt onto Tohjo Eiki's wounds. Tohjo Eiki trembled violently from the sudden pain and let out several screams. Even Japan's top expert with his proud spirit could hardly endure such suffering; cold sweat poured down his face as blood mixed with sweat intensified his agony.
Butcher continued with the execution, making new cuts on Tohjo Eiki's existing wounds. His precise technique drew admiration from everyone present. Yi Junsheng remarked: "Truly deserving of being called the top executioner." Butcher showcased his skill again by swiftly shaving off all of Tohjo Eiki's hair before making cuts on his scalp. After dozens of cuts, bones were visible on Tohjo Eiki's head as blood slowly covered his entire head.
Just as Butcher was about to deliver the final blow, Tohjo Eiki was barely hanging on. Yi Junsheng shouted, "Butcher, let me take this last strike. I want to personally avenge the many unjustly killed in the Martial Arts Community."
Butcher handed the knife to Yi Junsheng, who then swung it forcefully at Tohjo Eiki's neck. However, since Yi Junsheng was neither a swordsman nor a butcher, he miscalculated his strength and failed to sever Tohjo Eiki's neck. Instead, the entire blade sank into Tohjo Eiki's neck, and at that moment, Tohjo Eiki was still alive, blood gushing from the wound. Butcher observed and said, "You White Face, don't ruin my reputation." He then kicked the knife handle, causing Tohjo Eiki's head to be severed in pain.
The onlookers Tang Bo Hu, Lin Cong, and Lu Kui were already terrified by such a brutal execution. At this point, Yi Junsheng turned to Bao Qing and said, "Bao Da Ren, it's time to judge these three traitors."
Bao Qingyan replied, "Let you Yi Junsheng handle the crimes of these three criminals."
Yi Junsheng stated, "No problem. Tang Bo Hu is cowardly and treacherous, utterly lacking in national spirit. He has wholeheartedly acted as a dog for the Japanese, ingratiating himself with Tohjo Eiki and repeatedly leading assaults for the Eastern Army. He has used the deadly poison Laughing Step into Madness to kill numerous members of the Martial Arts Community; his crimes have reached a level that enrages both gods and men. As for Lin Cong and Lu Kui, they are even worse for betraying their friends. When Xiang Yu and Zhou Dunyi fell in battle, Lin Cong and Lu Kui surrendered under the Japanese's tyranny without seeking revenge for their friends. These two have repeatedly served as vanguards for the Eastern Army's invasion of the martial world; their crimes are notorious and undeniable."
Bao Qing asked, "Tang Bo Hu, do you three plead guilty?"
Tang Bo Hu hastily defended himself: "I poisoned Blade One and others because I didn't want them to die in agony. I used poison to help them die more peacefully; I was liberating them! In the battle at Life and Death Peak, I immediately turned against the enemy and killed many Japanese soldiers. How can I be considered treacherous?"
Lin Cong explained: "Lu Kui and I pretended to surrender to the Japanese while waiting for an opportunity to act. In the battle at Life and Death Peak, we immediately returned to join the Central Plains Martial Arts Community in defeating the Eastern Army. How can I be called a traitor?"
Yi Junsheng replied, "Stop! No matter how eloquently you speak, it cannot change the crimes you have committed. I suggest we continue allowing Butcher to carry out punishment on these three deeply sinful Traitors of the Martial World to appease the souls of those unjustly killed."
Hearing this, Tang Bo Hu immediately pleaded with Bao Qing: "Chief Justice Bao, we three were also threatened by the Japanese when we committed these harmful acts against the martial world; we had no choice in this matter. Please see clearly!"
Yi Junsheng retorted: "Bah! You are simply cowardly! Look at Xiang Yu and Zhou Dunyi; they did not surrender to the Japanese! You truly deserve death a thousand times over."
At that moment, a voice from outside called out, "Wait! Allow me to say a few words." A young man holding a white canvas entered with 'Fortune Teller' written on it. Yi Junsheng looked at him and asked, "Who are you? What insights do you have?"
The fortune teller replied: "I am Loser Scholar Fan Buzhao. It is precisely because there are people like Tang Bo Hu who fear death and seek glory through betrayal that we can appreciate the noble spirit of warriors like Xiang Yu who fought bravely against adversity. Tang Bo Hu and others serve as cautionary examples for society. I hope Chief Justice Bao will consider that they ultimately awakened and contributed alongside the Martial Arts Community against the Eastern Army; let them keep their worthless lives so they may make amends for martial arts in the future."
Yi Junsheng approached Fan Buzhao: "Oh please! How much bribe did you take from Tang Bo Hu to plead for them?"
At this moment, Bao Qing spoke: "Fan Buzhao has some valid points. Listen up: Tang Bo Hu, Lin Cong, and Lu Kui are guilty of heinous crimes. As Chief Justice Bao Qing, considering your past contributions to martial arts, I hereby sentence you three to fifty years of imprisonment."
Tang Bo Hu, Lin Cong, and Lu Kui said, "Thank you, Chief Justice Bao, for your leniency."
Yi Junsheng remarked, "Is there something wrong? It's only fifty years. Are you really Iron-Faced Impartial, Bao Da Ren?"
Bao Qing replied, "My decision is not to be questioned. Wang Chao, Ma Han, take the criminals to prison."
Wang Chao and Ma Han responded, "As you command." They then escorted the three to prison.
Bao Qing stated, "Today's trial will end here. Everyone please return."
Zi Tao Ran Chen and Ben Aoxiang led their disciples back to the Martial Arts Sect. After reporting the situation of the encirclement of the Eastern Army to Sect Leader Duanmu Chong, Duanmu Chong expressed with pleasure, "Wonderful! Our Martial Arts Sect has made significant contributions to Martial Arts Peace. Ben Aoxiang, I want to hold a martial arts conference. You are responsible for delivering invitations to various martial arts sects and renowned figures in the martial arts community."
Ben Aoxiang replied, "As you command."
After being injured in the battle against Tohjo Eiki, Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism arrived at the residence of Ming Lang Qian Kun and Yi Zhangzhi in the Martial Bamboo Divine Domain of the Taoist Sect. This place was surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery, birds singing, flowers blooming, fresh air, and lush bamboo—truly picturesque. Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism felt as if he had returned home; it was all too familiar. He immediately sat down to meditate and heal his injuries. At that moment, The First Beauty Murong Yaoxian suddenly visited. Murong Yaoxian asked Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism, "May I ask if you are Ming Lang Qian Kun Yi Zhangzhi?"
Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism answered, "No, I am Daoist Long's Demise Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism. May I ask who you are and what you seek Yi Zhangzhi for?"
Murong Yaoxian said, "I am Murong Yaoxian. I am looking for Mr. Yi Zhangzhi to treat my brother Murong Mulong's injuries. My brother's wounds have even stumped Divine Doctor Zhang Chongxing. I know that Mr. Yi Zhangzhi is knowledgeable and may have a solution, so I came here to find him."
Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism replied, "I see. However, Yi Zhangzhi is out on business and will not return for a while. It seems you will have to leave disappointed."
Murong Yaoxian asked, "May I ask if you know where Mr. Yi Zhangzhi has gone? I would like to find him."
Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism said, "I do not know either."
Murong Yaoxian further inquired, "What is your relationship with Yi Zhangzhi? Why are you here at his residence?"
Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism answered, "I am a fellow practitioner with Yi Zhangzhi. He entrusted me with taking care of his residence."
Murong Yaoxian said, "That Daoist priest does not mind a woman waiting here for Yi Zhangzhi to return, right?"
Buddha's Mysterious Mechanism replied, "Since the young lady is willing to wait, please feel free."
Murong Yaoxian responded, "Thank you very much, Daoist priest."
Tang Bo Hu, Lin Cong, and Lu Kui were imprisoned in Cell No. 2 of the Martial Arts Tribunal. Tang Bo Hu noticed that in the adjacent Cell No. 1, there was a prisoner whose limbs and neck were shackled with iron chains. Tang Bo Hu asked, "Who are you, and why are your limbs chained?"
The prisoner replied, "The Demon Sword, the magic of the sword; I am the sword, the sword is me; I am the magic, the magic is me."
Tang Bo Hu and the others did not understand his meaning and continued to ask other questions, but the prisoner only repeated that same phrase. Then Tang Bo Hu struck out with a palm toward the prisoner in Cell No. 1, but to his surprise, the energy of his palm vanished before it even reached the prisoner, disappearing within the cell. Tang Bo Hu believed this person was not simple; he might be the key to their escape from prison.
All major sects in the martial world had received invitations from the Martial Arts Sect. A single stone stirred up a thousand waves; it had been decades since the last martial arts conference was held, and now Martial Arts Sect had invited all major sects to participate. This immediately sparked discussions. Some sects expressed that such a grand event could not be missed, while others worried it might lead to another bloody competition. Ambitious sects believed that the time had come and they must seize this opportunity to pursue the pinnacle of martial arts. Swordsmen and swordswomen saw this as the best chance to spar with experts and could not afford to miss it.
Tension filled the air as the martial arts conference was about to commence. What would be the outcome of this grand event? Who was imprisoned in Cell No. 1 of the Martial Arts Tribunal, and what story did he hold?
To know more details, please continue reading Chapter 16 of The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World.
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