"I hold the power of the court."
"My position is supreme."
"My disciples are everywhere!"
"I am deeply loved by the people."
"Even if you kill me, what of it?"
"Do you have the courage?"
"Do you know the consequences of killing me?"
The Imperial Tutor glared with furious eyes.
Even though the Immovable King had not beheaded Chen Nan, he had not taken Chen Nan seriously.
With just the title of the Emperor's teacher, no one in the world dared to harm him.
"Zheng Yu, do you truly believe no one in this world can kill you?"
A cold voice echoed.
Prime Minister Lin Yuan and the King of a Different Surname, Gao Xi, arrived through the air.
They landed beside Chen Nan and nodded to him, a silent greeting.
Their appearance caused the Imperial Tutor to frown.
He seemed surprised to see them there.
Lin Yuan: "You colluded with the remnants of the Anti-Heaven Cult, murdered the son of a King of a Different Surname, and even harbored the Emperor's Sword. Do you plead guilty?"
Hearing Lin Yuan's words,
The Imperial Tutor's eyes first showed confusion, then turned to anger: "Lin, you are slandering me! I, Zheng, am upright and honorable. How could I collude with the remnants of the Anti-Heaven Cult?"
The King of a Different Surname roared: "Upright and honorable?"
"Do you have the audacity to speak those words?"
"If you are so upright, then why is our Gao family's Emperor's Sword in your residence?"
A strong killing intent rose within him,
He wished he could hack the Imperial Tutor into a thousand pieces.
"What? The Gao family's Emperor's Sword is in my residence?" The Imperial Tutor was completely bewildered.
His mind went blank.
The King of a Different Surname gritted his teeth: "I just found the Gao family's Emperor's Sword in your residence, and I have already reported this to the Emperor."
Prime Minister Lin Yuan said: "Lord Zheng, the Emperor is greatly disappointed in you and has ordered me to execute you!"
"Impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible!" The Imperial Tutor's eyes turned bloodshot, like a maddened lion: "How could the Gao family's Emperor's Sword be in my residence?"
"This is a frame-up!"
"Yes, it must be!"
"I want to see the Emperor!"
He had no idea what was happening.
But he knew.
If what they said was true,
Even as the Emperor's teacher,
With disciples everywhere,
And the people's support,
He would not escape death today.
"The Emperor has given me full authority to handle this case. You likely won't see the Emperor!" Lin Yuan said expressionlessly: "Lord Zheng, as the current Imperial Tutor, holding a high position, I hope you have the courage to face your crimes!"
"Face my ass!" The Imperial Tutor was enraged: "I am innocent, innocent, do you understand? Someone is framing me!"
*Swish!*
The King of a Different Surname drew his long sword,
And charged directly at the Imperial Tutor.
Though the Imperial Tutor's strength was not yet at the Ghost King realm, he was a match for the King of a Different Surname.
The two began to fight fiercely.
The King of a Different Surname attacked relentlessly, saying: "Framed?"
"What power in this world surpasses mine?"
"Besides your people, who else could have killed my retainers?"
"If you didn't kill my son and seize the Emperor's Sword, who else could it be?"
"Get lost!" The Imperial Tutor forced the King of a Different Surname back with a sword, his eyes filled with killing intent: "I don't deny what you're saying, no one in this world can contend with you except myself."
"But does that prove I did it?"
"Words are baseless. If you have the guts, show me proof!"
The King of a Different Surname's eyes blazed: "I found the Emperor's Sword in your residence, and that is the best evidence!"
The Imperial Tutor's face turned green with anger. He looked at Chen Nan: "This person possesses the strength of a peak Ghost King, and he once injured the King of Hell. I have reason to suspect he killed your son, seized the Emperor's Sword, and framed me."
*Clang!*
The King of a Different Surname attacked again: "You can suspect anyone, but you cannot suspect Duke Chen."
The Imperial Tutor, enraged, said: "Gao, why do you trust Chen Nan so much? Have you been brainwashed by him?"
"And!"
"What exactly happened when Chen Nan went to your residence?"
"Why did you dig up my family's ancestral graves after that?"
The King of a Different Surname continued his furious assault: "Do you know who Duke Chen really is?"
"He is the Director of the Supervisory Heaven Division!"
*Boom!*
At these words,
The Imperial Tutor's pupils trembled violently.
His eyes were filled with shock.
He had never imagined,
That Chen Nan was the Director of the Supervisory Heaven Division.
And,
He had no idea when the Supervisory Heaven Division was established.
This sent a chill down his spine.
Because he was the Imperial Tutor.
All decrees from the Fengdu Great Emperor were supposed to be discussed with him.
Yet, he was unaware of the establishment of the Supervisory Heaven Division.
Lin Yuan's voice sounded: "Lord Zheng, surrender!"
"You are the Emperor's teacher, holding a position of utmost importance."
"I do not wish for your end to be too tragic."
The implication was clear.
If you continue to resist,
You will be executed immediately.
"I want to see the Emperor!" The Imperial Tutor's eyes were bloodshot.
Lin Yuan: "The Emperor has already issued an edict, making your crimes public knowledge."
"Even if you see the Emperor now, what difference will it make?"
At these words,
The Imperial Tutor felt his scalp tingle.
A powerful shock surged through him.
This shock was far greater than seeing the Immovable King's Dharmakaya destroyed.
He looked deranged: "Why is this happening?"
"Why?"
"Why won't the Emperor give me a chance to prove my innocence?"
Chen Nan's voice rang out: "Have you ever considered that the Emperor doesn't care if you are guilty, but wants you dead?"
"Silence!"
"Silence!" The Imperial Tutor's eyes were bloodshot: "I am the Emperor's teacher, his friend and confidant, holding a supreme position. The reason the people of this world live in abundance is all due to my efforts."
"How could the Emperor send me to my death?"
Chen Nan: "Because you shouldn't have colluded with the Buddhist sect!"
The Imperial Tutor's gaze flickered.
He had not believed the Emperor wanted him dead.
But now.
He believed Chen Nan's words.
After all, Chen Nan was the Director of the Supervisory Heaven Division, representing the Fengdu Great Emperor.
*Slash!*
Before he could recover his senses,
The King of a Different Surname thrust his sword into the Imperial Tutor's chest: "Die!"
*Gasp!*
The Imperial Tutor coughed up blood.
He could feel the potent poison on the sword,
Directly harming his soul,
Filling him with despair and unwillingness.
"Son, your father has avenged you!" The King of a Different Surname's old eyes were filled with tears.
*Slash!*
Without any warning,
A streak of sword light severed the King of a Different Surname's head.
"Duke Chen, why did you kill me?" The King of a Different Surname's head fell to the ground, his eyes filled with horror.
He didn't understand what had happened.
Nor did he understand why Chen Nan had beheaded him.
Chen Nan cleared his throat, a hint of embarrassment in his voice: "Let's just say, I accidentally cut off your head!"
"No!" The King of a Different Surname shrieked: "You are a person with a heart. You would not cut off my head without reason!"
"I want to know why."
Chen Nan's lips curved into a sinister smile: "Have you ever considered why I knew the Emperor's Sword was in the Imperial Tutor's residence?"