Upon hearing this, the expressions of all ten Commanders changed instantly. They were all aware of how formidable Lan Hongming’s strength was. Yet, even Lan Hongming couldn’t handle Ling Chen. Ling Chen was simply defying the heavens! ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 Jiang Bufan continued, "Afterwards, because of the million Spirit Crystal gambling match, a young man from a Soul City Alchemy family, with his Guest Elder, sought trouble with Ling Chen. Ling Chen ended up completely annihilating that family." "After that incident, Lan Hongming changed his attitude and sought to befriend Ling Chen. Once Ling Chen found out the Murong Family was behind everything, he entered the Murong Family alone. He seemed to have killed Murong Ziyi right in front of Murong Qingshan, leading to Murong Qingshan’s furious attempt to strike Ling Chen, only to be killed by Ling Chen with a Silver Sphere." Upon hearing these words, the Netherworld Capital Commander Fu Dutong’s body shuddered. He himself had been threatened with a Silver Sphere by Shen Xing. Now, it seems he was fortunate not to have acted rashly, or he would have been the one to die! "This is roughly what has happened. Commander Shen, Commander Fu, do you see any issues with my account?" asked Jiang Bufan. Among the Commanders present, the events involving Ling Chen mainly happened within the jurisdictions of these two. Hence, he posed the question. "Very accurate," Shen Linfeng and Fu Dutong promptly responded. "Hmm," Jiang Bufan then turned to Mu Qing and said, "My lord, if you have any suspicions, I can order someone to bring the witnesses." "No need," Mu Qing shook his head and then looked at Ling Chen, asking, "Ling Chen, what are your thoughts?" "There is one thing," Ling Chen replied with a smile. "There’s a point where Jiang Domain Master wasn’t exactly correct; I did indeed kill Murong Ziyi right in front of Murong Qingshan!" "Really? How did you manage that?" Jiang Bufan asked in surprise. Since after Ling Chen entered the Murong House, the conversation that took place between him and Murong Qingshan and Murong Ziyi before Murong Qingshan struck was impossible to investigate. But, it was something significant enough to drive Murong Qingshan to rage and attack. Also, knowing from the Lord Governor that Murong Ziyi had fallen, led to the conclusion that Murong Ziyi was likely killed by Ling Chen in front of Murong Qingshan, However, what puzzled him was exactly how Ling Chen managed to do it. For, killing someone in front of an eight-star master of the Emperor Realm was simply impossible for an ordinary cultivator. The other powerhouses also looked on curiously. With a faint smile, Ling Chen said, "Actually, I am not only a Spiritual Power Practitioner, but also a Mid-Grade Emperor Realm Divine Thought Master! Killing a cultivator with a True Cultivation of only the fourth or fifth level of the World Realm is not too difficult for me." Everyone then understood. They hadn’t expected that Ling Chen was also a genius in both Spiritual Power and Divine Soul Cultivation! "What, you’re proud of having killed my people?" Mu Qing scoffed coldly. At his words, the faces of the crowd changed. Judging by the tone of the Lord Governor, was he really contemplating killing Ling Chen? "Alright, everyone, now that you understand the situation, let’s hear your thoughts," Mu Qing declared loudly. "I’ll go first!" the Northern Domain Lord Jiang Bufan spoke up. "No, you will go last! The eleven Commanders, you go first! After that, the seven heads of the major clans, and only then will you, the Northern Domain Lord!" Mu Qing said as he shook his head. If the Domain Lord of the Northern Region shows his stance first, the Commanders below will definitely support Jiang Bufan. "Let’s start with Netherworld Capital!" Mu Qing looked at Fu Gu. Upon hearing this, Fu Gu’s expression changed. To tell the truth, Ling Chen once humiliated him, and he could hardly wait for this opportunity to get rid of Ling Chen. Moreover, it seemed that the Lord Governor also had this intention. But the heart’s intention is unpredictable. Who knows, could this be a test from the Lord Governor? After pondering briefly, Fu Gu said, "Lord Governor, Murong Dutong is my good friend, and his death grieves me greatly. From a friend’s perspective, I would like nothing more than to strike down Ling Chen directly." "Furthermore, Murong Qingshan was a Commander who represented you in governing Netherworld. Ling Chen’s act of killing him is undoubtedly a challenge to your authority!" "However, Ling Chen once clashed with my son and spared him after slaying more than a dozen proud heirs. This shows that he is not a person who kills innocents indiscriminately. I feel that even if Ling Chen is guilty, he should not be punished too severely." "Hmph, this old fellow sure is slick!" Ling Chen thought to himself. Fu Gu’s words seemed to plead for Ling Chen. But in reality, he wanted Ling Chen dead. Because the point for which he asks mercy for Ling Chen, is too weak. Simply because he’s not a person who kills without discrimination. Mu Qing looked at another Commander. The Commander of Ye City quickly stood and said, "Reporting to the Lord Governor, although Ling Chen has challenged your divine might, ultimately there was a reason for it. The root of the matter lies in the competition of talents. Previously, you did not issue a rule against the geniuses of Qing Province’s list from killing each other, so, in essence, Ling Chen didn’t break any rules. Even if Ling Chen must be punished, it should be light." Ling Chen once spared his son, Ma Tianzong, so he would plead for Ling Chen. "I also agree with Ma Dutong’s opinion!" The Commander of Fengdu spoke up. His son, Gu Wendao, had also been spared by Ling Chen. "What about Soul City?" Mu Qing then looked towards the Commander of Soul City, Shen Linfeng. "Sir, I feel that no matter the reason, for Ling Chen to dare kill a Murong Commander is to disregard you, and should be severely punished! However, Ling Chen is a genius, and moreover, a genius who cultivates both Spiritual Power and Divine Soul. Furthermore, within a mere year, he arose from an outstanding individual to a genius level. Such a talent, even in our Qing Province, is extremely rare. Punishing such a genius too harshly would also be detrimental to Qing Province. Why not let Ling Chen redeem himself through merits!" Shen Linfeng said with a smile. Mu Qing said, "How should he redeem himself through merits?" Shen Linfeng suggested, "Perhaps increase the difficulty of Ling Chen’s exam, or specify a ranking." Then, he looked towards the other Commanders. One by one, each Commander spoke. Most of them shared the sentiment that Ling Chen killing a Commander was an offense to the State Governor’s divine might and required punishment. However, being a genius, and as the incident had a cause, he should not be too harshly treated. "I disagree with all of you!" The Commander of Star City shook his head, "Ling Chen’s killing of the Murong Commander is an act of insubordination. To put it more severely, it’s like slapping the Lord Governor in the face. Moreover, have you Commanders considered, if because of Ling Chen’s status we do not punish him, what if in the future another genius relies on their status to target us Commanders? I believe we must impose a heavy punishment! To warn the cultivators of Qing Province, that Qing Province belongs to the Lord Governor!" Mu Qing nodded and said, "Based on your view, how should we deal with Ling Chen? Death or imprisonment?" Star City’s Commander stated coldly. At these words, the expressions of the other Commanders changed. None had expected the Star City Commander to call for Ling Chen’s execution! The Ice City Governor said, "Commander Wu, you’re only considering the Lord Governor; have you ever thought about Ling Chen? If a powerful individual were to kill you, would you just let them? Besides, the Qing Province list of geniuses has been held dozens of times. Aside from Ling Chen, has anyone else managed to achieve this feat?"