blueteamnovel Chapter 342
Chapter 342
Chapter 342: Chapter 324: Stable (Please Subscribe) Chapter 342: Chapter 324: Stable (Please Subscribe) Yu Wendan’s mental fortitude was exceptional.
Shackled head to toe, he walked to the center of the Array platform with a calm demeanor under everyone’s watchful eyes.
Seated above, Lin Rui surveyed Yu Wendan, expressionless and thorough, “Yu Wendan, have your accommodations and meals within the Divine Prison been satisfactory these past two days?”
Yu Wendan bowed his hands gratefully, “Thanks to the high official for sending trusted attendants to care for me, this humble one has a single room and thus everything has been peaceful and normal these two days, however—”
He paused, glancing at Zhao Yang above the hall, “these past two days, several groups have peered into my cell from outside the window.
May I ask why?”
This statement provoked a stir within the grand hall.
Fang Ranran clenched her fists tightly and glared coldly at Yu Wendan.
This wretch, truly slandering others with false accusations.
They were wary of the newly appointed Imperial Censor for Espionage and knew that killing to silence others was futile; they had not sent anyone to the Divine Prison.
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However, Fang Ranran knew that no matter how angry or hateful she felt, it was pointless.
Yu Wendan was simply a sacrifice pushed forward by the Jin family, not caring about his own life.
Linghu Mingde stroked his beard, his eyes half-closed, not taking Yu Wendan’s words to heart.
Lin Rui ignored Yu Wendan as well.
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He turned to Song Lian, “Imperial Censor Song, two days ago this man accused the Vice Censor in Chief Zhao Yang, claiming he is a Heavenly Demon from beyond our domain.
Given this involves high officialdom, we must be diligent.
It is my intention to request three revered artificers from among us, alongside the Heavenly Emperor and Divine Envoy, to enter the Array and test the Magic Artifact.
Let’s observe the witness’s condition as well and make a verification.”
Song Lian, upon hearing this, did not hesitate: “I carefully follow the Commanding Officer’s order!”
He made up his mind, whatever Lin Rui said would be the final word.
Observing his impartial demeanor and expressions, he sensed no risk.
Lin Rui nodded slightly, unapologetically calling out three names directly from the crowd.
He had done his homework beforehand, knowing these three were famously upright and honorable ministers of the court.
Although these individuals were also part of the upright faction, they were not aligned with Zhao Yang’s faction, and were universally recognized for their integrity and honesty.
Lin Rui did not know if they were truly honest and upright, nor was he aware of their proficiency with Arrays; he simply needed their prestige to bolster the credibility of this Heavenly Demon Test.
The three, though hesitant, ultimately stepped forward under the nudging of their colleagues, and together with the envoy of the Heavenly Emperor and the Divine Envoy, they inspected the Magic Artifact and looked over Yu Wendan’s condition.
The primary goal was to detect any traces of magical manipulation or signs of poisoning.
Ultimately, all seven found nothing and descended from the platform to report back to Lin Rui.
“Lord Lin, the Array and Magic Artifact of the Heavenly Demon Test are all intact and in perfect condition, and there are no abnormalities with Yu Wendan himself.”
Although from their first meeting Lin Hao had been unpretentiously stern with her, Ranran still had a good impression of him—despite being a strict official, he was fair, and keen to understand the world around him and discern even the minutest details.
Song Lian took a deep breath and once more ascended the altar to start casting spells, using the power of the Magic Artifact and Arrays to analyze Yu Wendan’s spirit, body, and bloodline.
The Imperial Censor’s Office’s Heavenly Demon Test was relatively comprehensive; the conditions were good, and various apparatuses were complete, much more so than those at the local levels.
Even the slightest flaw in Yu Wendan would be uncovered by the “Heavenly Demon Test.”
Yu Wendan was brimming with confidence; being an expert of the fifth realm, his integration of spirit and flesh was inherently high.
Specially trained and even having undergone major surgery for this mission, he ensured he could possibly pass the Heavenly Demon Test, even if facing the protective national battle dragon.
The testing started normally until, moments later, a faint red light suddenly emerged on the altar, causing a buzzing sound among the people in the hall.
The red light was faint, almost imperceptible, leaving the officials in the hall utterly puzzled.
The Heavenly Demon Test seemed to have detected an issue, but the problem was the elusive nature of the red light, leaving them unable to confirm it.
Prince Han, Zhou Buqi’s complexion turned ashen, his eyes filled with bewildered disbelief.
“Hmm?”
Linghu Mingde also opened his eyes, disbelievingly staring at the stage.
There really was a problem!
And as time passed, the red light became increasingly apparent.
But what exactly was going on?
How could the Jin family have made such an oversight?
Fang Ranran clenched her fist powerfully under the table; she had never expected that today would bring light to the end of the tunnel!
She was also curious about the cause and was almost too excited to contain herself.
On the altar, Yu Wendan looked dazed, somewhat panic-stricken; he didn’t know where the problem had arisen.
He had made the most thorough preparations, and the person who had operated on him was a top-tier prosthetic surgeon; why would he be detected as problematic?
It was at this time that Lin Hao suddenly opened his eyes on the platform and let out an angry roar: “How audacious!
To dare use magic to obstruct the arrival of our nation’s protective battle dragon, you are courting death!
Gentlemen, that must be an outer realm Heavenly Demon, assist me in capturing this fiend!”
He had already soared out, rushing toward his Heavenly Demon dragon armor.
The two ‘Holy Hall Dragon Wings’ were positioned just outside the door, the cabin doors now opening under Lin Rui’s command.
As Lin Rui and Ji Xueying rushed into the cabin, the two sets of dragon armor also simultaneously rose into the sky.
At the same time, Fang Ranran felt her grandfather gently pat her hand.
Fang Ranran noticed that Linghu Mingde’s palm was also damp.
She herself felt a strong sense of surviving a disaster, both relieved and thankful.
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Fang Ranran realized that the Linghu family’s situation had stabilized for now!