Free Web NovelChapter 1587: Chapter 191 Soaring (Requesting Monthly Tickets)_10
Everyone looked at Jiang Wang, at this genius figure who shone brightest in this Battle of Star Moon Plain.
He too raised his head high and stepped forward with his hand on his sword.
He once looked up to Jiang Mengxiong like this.
Then and now, his circumstances were naturally very different.
But then, he was not humble; now, he was not arrogant.
Just like that time, his hand on the sword did not waver in the slightest.
Jiang Mengxiong gazed at him with eyes as vast as the sky, then said, "Come closer."
Jiang Wang stepped forward with composure, his blue robe graceful, treading the void as if it were firm ground.
Jiang Mengxiong said, "Come up to the General’s Stage!"
Jiang Wang then stepped onto the General’s Stage, standing in front of Jiang Mengxiong.
Jiang Mengxiong looked at him: "You left without any reporting and deserted the battle. Do you know your crime?"
His first words were to question his crime!
At that time, Senior Guanyan urgently summoned him, and Jiang Wang could not possibly inform anyone. Because once informed, if it wasn’t approved, then what? He had to go to the Forest sea source realm, directly disobeying orders and leaving the battle, increasing his crimes several levels!
And by leaving without a word, he could still mitigate the situation by claiming he didn’t truly participate in the war. freewebnovёl.ƈom
The logic in this, Zhongxuan Sheng naturally understood, which is why he just told him at the time to "roll away quickly."
These considerations couldn’t be spoken aloud. Jiang Wang didn’t try to argue anything, only said, "This humble general acknowledges the crime!"
He referred to himself as a humble general, indicating his acceptance of military law and any punishment.
Although he could have argued that he was only boosting his strength to return to battle at the most opportune time... that could definitely be debated extensively, but he chose not to do so.
He has always been someone willing to follow rules. The journey to the Forest sea source realm was something he had verbally agreed to in advance; he had to go. Since he had already made the choice, he was also willing to bear all the consequences he should bear.
"In this battle, you should have had the primary credit, but also bear the primary guilt. Since you admit your guilt, your credits will not be rewarded." Jiang Mengxiong asked, "Do you accept this?"
His credit was the primary achievement in breaking the Jing. His guilt actually had a lot of room for debate.
But Jiang Wang had already made a courteous bow, "This humble general submits completely!"
He truly accepted the result.
Jiang Mengxiong looked seriously into his eyes, confirming that there was indeed no resentment in his gaze, then stepped forward and looked at the three armies below the stage.
After a brief silence, he unrolled a scroll and read aloud, under the gaze of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, "This battle relied on the dedication of the three armies, resulting in our great victory! Jinguo has signed the Star Moon Treaty!"
"First clause, from this day forward, no citizens of Xiang Country may step a foot into Star Moon Plain. Xu Country’s powerful individuals may freely establish towers in Star Moon Plain!"
Fang You gently closed his eyes, seemingly finding some solace at last.
"Second clause, Mirror World Platform will issue a global statement, clearing Jiang Wang of any wrongdoings! Jinguo’s Fu Dongxu is held responsible for poor supervision, demoted to vice-chief, temporarily fulfilling duties as Mirror World Platform Chief, pending future results. Zhuang Ting will have ten years’ worth of dao vein resources deducted. Zhuang Country’s State Minister Du Ruhui accused the Yellow River Leader falsely, and must be flogged naked at Jade Capital Mountain! He must personally write an admission of guilt and offer it before the Ancient Demon Slaying Pact!"
Jiang Wang’s usually calm eyes finally quivered slightly.
This war between Qi and Jing was initially waged under the banner of seeking justice for the nation’s geniuses.
After Jinguo lost this battle, it was only natural they would show some gesture. The public statement from the Mirror World Platform was tantamount to them slapping their own face. The demotion of Fu Dongxu to vice-chief as a temporary punishment was merely symbolic.
Zhuang Ting naturally had to pay a price... but the cost was so great, deducting ten years’ worth of dao vein resources, and the State Minister being flogged in disgrace. This outcome was unquestionably due to Qi Country’s relentless efforts.
This was also the true compensation that Qi Country sought for Jiang Wang!
Deserting the battle cannot go unpunished. But the merits he achieved in this battle were unquestionable. With such great merit to offset the crime, no one could object.
Yet all of Qi Court’s comfort for this unparalleled genius lay within this clause of the Star Moon Treaty.
At that time, Jiang Wang stood with his back to all the generals below, still in a posture of accepting punishment on the General’s Stage.
His silhouette was upright and determined, like his longsword.
Below the General’s Stage, Zhongxuan Sheng looked at this silhouette, suddenly feeling a pang in his nose and quickly looked up at the sky.
He knew all too well what Jiang Wang wanted!
The punishment for Zhuang Country was only the beginning, with Du Ruhui taking all the blame, letting Zhuang Gaoxian go scot-free... but it had started, hadn’t it?
And Jiang Mengxiong’s voice continued—
"Third clause, Jinguo will dismantle the Yi Tian Observatory located within Summer Country’s territory!"
On the stage and below, all who understood its significance could not help but be shocked.
It turned out this was the highest strategic objective of this Qi and Jing battle over Star Moon Plain!
No matter what everyone speculated, Jiang Mengxiong said calmly, "Jiang Qingyang."
Jiang Wang turned around, and Jiang Mengxiong had already rolled up the scroll and placed it in his hand.
He instinctively tightened his grip on the scroll, feeling the weight of countless people’s struggles.
In the next moment, his hand holding the Star Moon Treaty was raised high.
The Great Qi’s Grand Marshal raised his hand, facing the three armies below the General’s Stage: "These three clauses are witnessed by the heavens and earth! Gentlemen, this is our common glory!"
On the General’s Stage, the War God of Great Qi raised the hand of Qi’s foremost genius, as if hoisting a brand new banner! So firm, so ostentatious.
Below the General’s Stage, mountains roared and seas surged.
Regardless of Qi, Yi, Zhao, Chang, Rong, Xu...
Everyone was shouting—
"Glory!"
"Glory!"
"Glory!"
The sound pierced the clouds, echoing for a long time.
This scroll of the Star Moon Treaty will undoubtedly be recorded in history.
And how could they, who forced Jinguo to sign this Star Moon Treaty, not be described with the word "glory?"
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[End of this volume]
