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Chapter 163: The Stench Smells Three Miles Away, Famous Across Nations
When Mirror World Platform initially announced Jiang Wang’s crime of communicating with demons.
Most people of Qi were naturally indignant.
Their national genius had just escaped the stigma of treason, cleared the suspicions of betrayal, only to be labeled as communicating with demons... It’s truly unjust!
Jing Country’s intention to suppress the genius of Qi was blatantly obvious.
Many even believed that the earlier suspicion of treason against Jiang Wang was also fueled by Jing Country’s propaganda, aimed at forcing Jiang Wang, the leader of the Yellow River, out of Qi.
Why does the world accuse him? Because my hero is the enemy’s foe!
But there were some "rational" people of Qi, with a "calm" perspective. Like the renowned scholar Er Fengming, who nearly nailed Jiang Wang’s reputation with his eloquent article "On Merits and Faults," openly declared—
"Though Jing has wielded power for a long time, it has not lost the grand righteousness of the human race. From ancient times, they have slain demons and eradicated fiends, accumulating considerable achievements. Zhongxuanzun Yi is also a national genius; atop Guanhe Platform, only Dou Zhao rivals him. The Five Mansions shine together, enlightening an era, with talent not inferior to Jiang Qingyang! How is it that the name of communicating with demons does not stain? It’s because one conducts oneself rightly! It’s said that despite mud and silt flowing together, the Long River remains clear; heaps of manure stink a mile away! Since ancient times, the Demon-Slaying Pact has been heard of, but never has someone been guilty without crime. Is Hell Has No Door irrelevant? Is Equality Country irrelevant? Is the Demon Race irrelevant? Passing by a manure pit thrice without stinking, has never been heard of!"
He also cited historical examples of Jing Country executing its own genius who communicated with demons, proving Jing Country’s fairness in the matter, focusing on the issue rather than the person.
He further cited instances where Qing Country cultivators and Mugu Country cultivators communicated with demons that were apprehended and publicly tried on Jade Capital Mountain, with no complaints of injustice from Qing Country or Mugu Country.
Those were indeed true cases of communicating with demons.
Jing Country leads the Demon-Slaying Pact, which is an ancient tradition upheld for many years. They will not, and have no need to break the rules for a mere Jiang Wang.
No matter how talented Jiang Wang is, can he surpass the world’s youngest True Man, Li Yi?
Er Fengming urged the people not to deceive themselves, as a mere Inner Mansion Realm genius might not achieve prominence. What’s worth a country as strong as Jing to target?
He also hoped Jiang Qingyang would not evade, would not attempt to protect himself with public opinion, but should face the problem sincerely.
Temporary madness might have room for reversal, but lifelong delusion would only sever oneself from the world.
He added that Qi people first and foremost are human, that while he, Er Fengming, is loyal to Qi Jun and loves Qi Country, he is first a human and must stand from a human race’s perspective. Communicating with demons shakes the foundation of the human race—it is a matter of great right and wrong, he appreciates Jiang Wang’s honor for Qi Country, but will not overlook such a principle issue.
Again, merits and faults cannot cancel each other out.
For a moment.
There’s talk like "Flies don’t sting an egg without cracks; involving in such dirty matters, does Jiang Wang really have no issue himself?"
There’s talk like "If he’s truly innocent, why did he run away? Facing a public trial on Jade Capital Mountain, witnessing his innocence worldwide—wouldn’t that be good?"
There’s talk like "Relying on Qi Country’s nurture to gain slight achievements, but wanting the country to protect him at all times. Where’s such good fortune? Can even Demon Race spies be protected?"
Such words were increasingly rampant.
Until the Qi Court issued a national letter condemning Jing Country, openly stating its stance, and decisively sending Ji Zhaonan, Shi Mingcheng, Wen Yanyu, and others to support Jiang Wang; only then did these domestic opinions temporarily halt.
Er Fengming also secluded himself, claiming to read behind closed doors, weary of worldly affairs.
Many felt he was disillusioned with reality.
The undercurrents about Jiang Wang never truly ceased.
Jing Country’s established prestige had lasted too long; often, Jing Country’s proclamations were regarded as laws.
In Qi Country, there were always complainers who thought national pillars like Shi Mingcheng and Wen Yanyu shouldn’t be associating with Jiang Wang who had questionable suspicions. That Shenling genius like Ji Zhaonan should establish merit behind the gate of all demons as was proper. And that the war beginning in Star Moon Plain was entirely Jiang Wang’s responsibility...
Until this day.
The universally recognized top Prime Minister, Yu Beidou, personally went to the Legalist Holy Land Triple Punishment Palace to testify.
The Triple Punishment Palace also made a public statement, affirming that Yu Beidou’s words were not false.
The crime of communicating with demons publicized by Jing Country’s Mirror World Platform should never have been established from the beginning.
Such as the remnants of demon’s aura, mysterious progress in cultivation, once practiced evil arts...
All were overturned on the matter of sealing the "Love Dying Desire Blood Demon Skill."
Yellow River Leader Jiang Wang not only did not commit the crime of communicating with demons, but instead was a demon-slaying hero. Using cultivation of the Inner Mansion Realm, he participated in sealing the demon art—a commendable act of great wisdom and courage, worthy of song and tears!
One must understand, slaying demons is easy, but slaying demon arts is hard. Among such danger, how many Godly cultivators avoid it!
Even a strong master like Yu Beidou, counted among the strongest True Men of the current age, frequently failed.
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With the fundamental accusation cleared, other issues aren’t even issues.
Jiang Wang broke the record of the Tianfu elder, fought and killed Outer Building human demons, achieving the first Inner Mansion in history, stirring excitement worldwide and making Qi people proud.
It’s a feat sufficient to leave a monumental mark in cultivation history.
Wang Yiwu broke the historical limit of Tongtian Environment, prompting War God Jiang Mengxiong’s admiration, claiming there’s someone to succeed him.
Jiang Wang now creates the history of the Inner Mansion Realm, benchmarks against legends like Tianfu elders; its weight surely isn’t comparable to records of Tongtian Environment?
For a moment, the whole country was praising!
