Chapter 359: Punishment for Tang San
"Life, aren't you going to persuade Destruction? He is humiliating me and showing no trust!" Tang San's expression was filled with grief and indignation as he put on a masterful performance. His voice was sorrowful.
"I don't understand why Destruction is so determined to fabricate this false accusation against me and my parents! We are all God Kings, all working for the progress of the Divine Realm. Yet he constantly attacks me with his words if this continues, how can the Divine Realm possibly flourish?"
The Goddess of Life was not swayed by Tang San's performance.
After all, she had known Destruction for countless years. Their bond ran deep. While she acknowledged Destruction's flaws, she knew he would never lie about something like this.
Instead, Tang San's dramatic reaction made her even more suspicious.
She replied calmly, "Tang San, if Destruction has falsely accused you and your parents, then according to Divine Realm law, he too must be punished.
"The five God Kings are the most powerful beings in the Divine Realm, entrusted with protecting and ensuring its prosperity. But we too must follow the laws."
Tang San's expression darkened. Inside, he cursed the Goddess of Life, believing she had sided with Destruction to suppress him.
"I thought she would be reasonable, that my words would move her."
The Goddess of Life was well known for her kindness, even among the Divine Realm gods.
But now, he saw her as nothing more than an insect, no different from Destruction.
"How can the Divine Realm ever prosper when I the righteous one am suppressed by such fools?!"
"If only both the Life God Position and the Destruction God Position were controlled by the Tang Family, this oppression would never exist!"
He turned his gaze to the Gods of Kindness and Evil.
It was well known that Kindness and Evil were husband and wife. If he could persuade them, he could turn the tables in his favor.
But before he could deliver a passionate plea, the God of Kindness spoke first.
"Tang San, there is no need to say more. Evil and I understand what you are trying to do. However, the matter of Divine Realm Energy is too important. I believe it would be best if you cooperated.
"If it turns out you were falsely accused, Destruction will certainly face punishment."
The God of Evil nodded in agreement.
Tang San's face became even uglier.
All four other God Kings agreed. That meant his parents would inevitably be questioned.
And once they spoke, the truth would be revealed.
There was no way to stop this. His power alone was not enough to resist four God Kings.
His only choice was to let his parents take the fall.
"One day, I will avenge you, Mother and Father."
"But if I am punished by the Divine Realm Committee, my reputation in the Divine Realm will plummet."
Coldly, he said, "Fine. Since everyone agrees, I won't stop it."
He then turned his back on the other God Kings and faced his parents.
"Father, Mother, the God of Destruction is very interested in knowing whether you absorbed Divine Realm Energy.
"Tell the truth. And remember do not lie."
As he finished speaking, he subtly signaled to them with his eyes.
Tang Hao hesitated, confused.
Something wasn't right. Was he really supposed to tell the truth?
No, if he did that, Tang San would be in serious trouble!
Ah Yin, however, understood Tang San's hidden meaning.
Tang San was warning her and Tang Hao not to lie, but also subtly hinting for them to take the blame.
As a 100,000 year old Blue Silver Emperor, she had lived a long life. When she first transformed into a human and entered human society, she had witnessed plenty of scheming and deception.
Although she wasn't as politically cunning as Tang San, her intelligence was sufficient.
Taking a step forward, she calmly stated, "Yes, Hao and I did absorb Divine Realm Energy.
"This is indisputable.
"Absorbing Divine Realm Energy made us stronger, which violates Divine Realm laws.
"We accept any punishment."
She told the truth but she deliberately left out key details.
This was not a lie, so the other God Kings wouldn't be able to detect any deception.
And as a mother, she chose to shield her son.
"What kind of parents wouldn't protect their child?"
Moreover, given Tang San's status, the Divine Realm laws would not permit the execution of her and Tang Hao.
The Goddess of Life sighed.
"Then let's discuss their punishment.
"Given Tang San's years of service, and the fact that no serious harm has been done, the punishment should not be too severe.
"We must give Tang Hao and Ah Yin a chance to change their ways."
But Destruction was not so easily fooled.
He looked at the Goddess of Life.
He knew that her kind nature sometimes clouded her judgment.
"Xiao Lu, this matter is far too suspicious. We shouldn't jump to conclusions so quickly.
"Tang San was the one who questioned them first.
"Instead, I should be the one asking the questions."
He turned to Ah Yin.
"Tell me the full story of how you, Tang Hao, and Tang San absorbed Divine Realm Energy."
As he spoke, his aura of destruction intensified directed solely at Ah Yin.
The immense pressure made her dizzy.
Her willpower crumbled under the sheer force of Destruction's divine might.
Her mind blanked, and she instinctively began to speak:
"The truth is…"
She recounted everything.
Every detail was heard clearly by the five God Kings.
Tang San wanted to stop her but ultimately, he gave up.
If there had only been one God King, he might have tried.
But with all five present, he dared not act rashly.
Destruction stared at Tang San.
"Tang San, do you have anything to say?"
With righteous indignation, Tang San declared, "Lies! This is all lies!
"I reject my mother's accusations!
"She must have been manipulated, her memories tampered with!"
"I have devoted myself to the Divine Realm! During my tenure as holder of the Divine Realm Hub, I worked tirelessly for the greater good!
"How could I possibly be guilty of stealing Divine Realm Energy?!"
Destruction silently took out the Divine Realm Hub and revealed the recorded footage of Tang San absorbing Divine Realm Energy.
Tang San's face darkened, and he fell silent.
"We have both eyewitness testimony and undeniable evidence.
"I propose that Tang San be stripped of his title as a Divine Realm Law Enforcer.
"A God King who blatantly violates the law and lies without shame should not be allowed to enforce the law.
"As for Tang Hao and Ah Yin they should be stripped of their divine power and cast back into the mortal world."
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