Daily life of a cultivation judge

Their epithets described their roles, which didn’t explain much as far as Yang Qing could tell. But he could infer a few things from what he saw during his promotion ceremony.

Vice President Mo Ye purposefully appeared in his ceremony because of the representatives of the two holy lands. Maybe as the eagle’s wing, his job was to be a representative of the Order to outside forces, more so in situations that require a high-ranking figure from the Order to be present.

As for Vice President Tao Wen’s epithet as the eagle’s talon, Yang Qing could only assume his role was combat related like the special inquisitors who were sent after targets that had extreme danger levels. If his guess was true, then that meant the Vice President before them, likely had one of the highest combat abilities in the whole Order.

When his thought reached this point he couldn’t help but re-evaluate the thin scholarly-looking man with snow white hair and a genial harmless smile on his face.

“Dean Chu Zhen was right, people like him are the most dangerous,” thought Yang Qing as he recalled the various aspects of things to look out for in the survival and adaptability course.

As for the last vice president, Vice President Zhu Bai, as the eagle’s eye, Yang Qing could only surmise he was an overseer of some sort. Maybe he oversaw the running of the entire Order or was some fate seer who guarded against enemies that targeted the Order. ．

He couldn’t make heads or tails about it since this vice president was the most mercurial among the three since there was barely anything about him floating around.

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“I have no problems with it, Judge Long Enlai,” Vice President Tao Wen gently answered as Chief Justice Lai Ning nodded in agreement to Long Enlai’s suggestion along with the other judicial review committee members at his side.

“Okay then. I find that what has been presented in the case has sufficient basis and has thus met the threshold for the extreme measures to be taken as judgment.

On my authority, I support the demotion of the sect with the intent to destroy..”

“I vote in favor of the suggestion,” said Jiang Heng

“I vote in favor of the suggestion,” said Jia Bohai

“I vote in favor of the suggestion,” said Xu Biya who was the purple-haired lady with the purple gem embedded in her forehead.

“I vote in favor of the suggestion,” said Li Han who was the the judicial review member with five element colored hair, iris, and pupil.

“I vote in favor of the suggestion,” said Chief Justice Lai Ning.

“I vote in favor of the suggestion,,” said Vice President Tao Wen.

Yang Qing, Dai Chen, and Zhang Qinngee all had puzzled looks at the judgment. While in essence, it seemed to support their view, it also seemed to support the judgement of Mo Liwei and Wei Ying, which Yang Qing was still surprised by.

Yang Qing agreed that the sect had done despicable deeds and they must be brought into account for it, but only those who did it were the ones who should bear the consequence, and should not be a blanket punishment for all.

There were bound to be good people in there, maybe people like Ma Yuan’s wife and there was also his daughter.

Yang Qing couldn’t help but worry in his heart. From what he saw of the Shu family, specifically Shu Wen, he couldn’t help but wonder if his wife and daughter had already suffered a similar fate.

An entire destruction would implicate everyone within the sect, which Yang Qing was a bit hesitant to do.

“Yang Qing, Dai Chen, Zhang Qingge, you all must be perplexed by the decision and why Wei Ying and Mo Liwei made the suggestions that they did..” Long Enlai gently said with a tone of an elder guiding the young ones.

Even though the trio didn’t outright say it, the hesitation and the confusion in their eyes were as clear as day to a seasoned judge like Long Enlai.

Their reactions weren’t exactly unique since it was a common one, especially in such a scenario.

“The decision they made was made in part because of the severity of the crimes of the Ice Emerald Sect, but it was also made in your consideration, especially yours Judge Yang Qing..”

Yang Qing had an even more confused look. He couldn’t understand how the duo’s votes were made in his best interest. What they suggested would essentially add more body count which made the difficult situation even more so.

Some part of him even regretted making them part of the panel when he heard their votes.

“Do you think the Ice Emerald Sect will let you just capture those involved and surrender themselves to their deaths? If they were such reasonable people then they would not have done what they did.

Then there’s also the matter that whatever they have been doing, has seemingly been going on for 40,000 years.

How many of those from the sect, do you think are truly innocent?” Long Enlai said with a sight of pity as he looked at the trios changing expressions.

“That being said, just like you, we believe there are chances that not every member is involved and there are likely to be innocents involved.

If there is, then I hope they can be spared.

From the witnesses brought forward and the evidence gathered, it’s enough for us to trace the karma of everyone who has ever been involved in those murders and kidnappings and any other nefarious deeds they may have done, along with the victims that may have not been presented here.

We have someone working on it already as we speak, and we will send you a verified list of every member involved..”

Yang Qing visibly heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this.

“But regardless of what we find out that doesn’t change what will happen or lessen the ruling Judge Mo Liwei and Judge Wei Ying made..

The ruling we have just made will have to be personally delivered at their sect grounds by the five of you, specifically you, Yang Qing.

You will have to announce all their crimes before them and the whole continent before you pass down the sentencing.

When the sentencing part arrives, a choice will have to be presented to them..”

Yang Qing, Dai Chen, and Zhang Qingge pricked up their ears, paying attention to every single detail that came to this part.