Chapter 169: Climb High for a Distant View, Establish the Ambition of a Taoist between Heaven and Earth

"Command!!"

After reading the final word, the creature instantly revealed its true form.

A pair of white snakes, one large and one small, danced in the air.

"Listen, everyone! Only slay the chief culprit. If the rest lay down their arms and surrender, I shall grant them pardon!"

Heluo's voice resonated across the land.

"Brainless fool! A verdict cannot be overturned without evidence—can you even present any proof?!"

Song Lin was speechless; this excuse was far too lowly.

This case had long been resolved; there's an old saying, "No double punishment for the same offense"—a principle upheld through time.

Once the punishment is served, the matter is closed; it's impossible to drag someone back occasionally just to penalize them again.

Of course, reversal isn't entirely impossible; at the very least, one must present evidence and escalate through the Taoist School.

Simply dispatching an executioner isn't how things should work.