I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 501: The Third Joint Trial Session

The dissatisfaction and impeachment received by the Demon Cleansing Bureau are partly because Han Zheng killed Sheng Tian'an, and the network of contacts left by the Duke An Mansion is at play.

The other part is due to some nobles being dissatisfied with how abruptly the Demon Cleansing Bureau has taken action against the underground forces in the Capital City.

The underground forces in the Capital City are not merely underground forces; almost every faction has a noble as their backer.

Without a noble backing them, most would be exterminated within a few days.

It can be said that these people are essentially the dogs kept by the nobles in the Capital City, doing dirty work for them.

The Black Feather Building has become the leader of the underground forces because Sheng Tian'an, despite losing his title, is still one of the nobles.

Now, with the Black Feather Building being swiftly wiped out by the Demon Cleansing Bureau, other noble forces are somewhat fearful.

What if they were exterminated like the Black Feather Building, along with the underground forces they nurture?

The destruction of these underground forces is not a big deal; after all, they're just dogs, and it wouldn't be hard to train another.

The problem is that these dogs have done a lot of dirty work and secret activities for them; if this information were leaked, it could cause major issues!

So, impeachment against the Demon Cleansing Bureau has been pouring in like snowflakes, and the Bureau immediately started a meeting.

Of course, the one who initiated the meeting was not the Grand Commander, but the Commander, He Tianxiong.

According to the rules of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, as long as you reach the rank of Commander or Guardian Elder, you qualify to initiate a meeting.

This is to prevent the Grand Commander from having absolute power, as many past Grand Commanders of the Demon Cleansing Bureau have been somewhat unreliable.

In the Council Hall, four of the Six Commanders showed up, eight of the Chief of Thirteen Guards came, and from the Elder Court, Chu Xinghe's great-grandfather, Guardian Elder Chu Tianyuan, also arrived.

Additionally, some of the miscellaneous high-level personnel within the Demon Cleansing Bureau also arrived in significant numbers, giving the impression of a three-way trial.

Qi Zhangwu yawned, looking as though he'd just been woken up from a nap.

"Who initiated this meeting? What can't be discussed privately that we must come here to have such a grand meeting?"

Qi Zhangwu glanced around discontentedly.

He was not fond of such meetings, where arguments were made without getting anywhere.

Most of the time, Qi Zhangwu preferred a one-man rule, simply issuing orders himself to get things done.

He Tianxiong stood up and said in a deep voice, "Grand Commander, I initiated this meeting.

Han Zheng, Chief of Jing'an Guard, inexplicably destroyed the Black Feather Building, causing chaos in the Capital City.

Now messages of dissatisfaction are coming in from the nobles in the Capital, accusing the Demon Cleansing Bureau of acting without cause and making significant trouble.

If we don't provide them with an explanation, I fear they may impeach the Demon Cleansing Bureau in the Court."

Qi Zhangwu gently raised an eyebrow, looking at Han Zheng. "So it's you who caused this. Now that people are coming to us about it, tell me, what on earth happened?"

Han Zheng stood up and said calmly, "An explanation? Why should I give them an explanation?

The Black Feather Building harbored remnants of the Blood Demon Sect. I led people to search, and when they resisted arrest, I took action to destroy them. Is there a problem with that?"

"Remnants of the Blood Demon Sect? Even if the Black Feather Building were stupid, they wouldn't harbor remnants of the Blood Demon Sect at such a critical time. You might be able to fool others, but you can't fool us with such rhetoric."

He Tianxiong sneered coldly, "You said you went to search for remnants of the Blood Demon Sect. So where are the remnants now?"

"Didn't find them; they escaped."

Han Zheng spread his hands, "But this shouldn't be considered a big offense, right? I have eliminated quite a few remnants of the Blood Demon Sect. You can't punish me just because they weren't found at the Black Feather Building.

By the way, Commander He seems to know a lot about the Black Feather Building? Are you so sure they weren't harboring remnants of the Blood Demon Sect?"

He Tianxiong snorted coldly, "You're full of cunning words! Don't think I don't know what you're thinking or what your motives are!

You used the Demon Cleansing Bureau's name for personal benefit, causing trouble for us, and now you still dare to argue as if our rules don't exist!"

Everyone's gaze turned toward He Tianxiong, all slightly frowning.

Even a fool could see that He Tianxiong seemed to have it out for Han Zheng.

The Capital Demon Cleansing Bureau, although with strict rules, doesn't usually make much fuss as long as actions aren't excessive.

The storm caused by Han Zheng's annihilation of the Black Feather Building was indeed significant, but a mere underground force being wiped out is hardly worth elevating the situation to such a level as He Tianxiong did.

Chu Tianyuan lightly tapped the table, saying flatly, "Commander He, you've overstepped a bit; this isn't necessary.

Our elite aren't puppets. Must every move always be reported, with careful consideration before acting?

The nobles and we aren't on the same path. They say what they like, and even if they complain to Your Majesty, we do not fear."

He Tianxiong snorted coldly, "We might not fear, but Han Zheng alone has plunged the Demon Cleansing Bureau into the condemnation of many nobles. Shouldn't he be punished internally?

That Tower Master Sheng Tian'an of Black Feather Building is a descendant of the Duke An Mansion, sensitive in identity and significant in relations, yet he was killed without regard for the consequences?

I suggest this matter needs an explanation, and Han Zheng must be severely punished!

One part is to set an example for others, to prevent them from presumptuously acting beyond their status.

Another part is to give those nobles an explanation, so they stop hounding the Demon Cleansing Bureau."

Everyone present looked at Han Zheng with a sympathetic gaze.

No one knew why Han Zheng offended He Tianxiong, who now seemed bent on obliterating him.

As a Commander of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, positions of high status and power, a Commander's suggestions must be considered carefully by the Grand Commander.

Of course, the Grand Commander could reject it, but valid reasons are necessary to convince everyone otherwise.

At this moment, a sturdy man stood up, sneering coldly: "Commander He, the annihilation of the Black Feather Building involved my Han Mountain Guard too.

Seven of our Thirteen Guards were involved in the operation against the Black Feather Building, and we captured hundreds of court-wanted criminals.

I initially thought we were earning great merit, but now it seems we are to be punished instead.

Your words threaten to remove seven of our Thirteen Guards. Even if we toured the Demon Suppression Pass, we wouldn't suffer such losses?"

With those words, other Chiefs of the Thirteen Guards also began to jeer cynically.

Han Zheng killed Sheng Tian'an, dealing with the toughest part and leaving the rest to the others for mutual benefit, all for this very moment.

The Thirteen Guards might not be a tightly-knit group, but at least they were principled people who wouldn't ignore things after getting benefits from Han Zheng.

Besides, they indeed took action against the Black Feather Building. If Han Zheng were punished for this, they would also not escape accountability.

Seeing several Chiefs of the Thirteen Guards speak in unison, He Tianxiong frowned slightly.

He hadn't expected Han Zheng to be so magnanimous in giving up benefits to win the support of the other Chiefs of the Thirteen Guards.

With nearly half of the Thirteen Guards supporting Han Zheng, this presented a problem for him.

Just as He Tianxiong was about to say more, Qi Zhangwu suddenly spoke: "Alright, I've understood the situation. It's just one Black Feather Building being taken down, and these people are already chattering incessantly, pointing fingers at the Demon Cleansing Bureau, merely to avoid us attacking their underlings."

Qi Zhangwu tapped the table, eyes fixed on He Tianxiong: "Commander He, you're a Commander of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, so don't let your stance tilt.

Because of those nobles whining here, we must punish ourselves to give an account to them? What of our bureau's prestige?

Tell them, if they keep whining, we'll really slaughter all their underlings!"

Upon these words, He Tianxiong's face turned extremely unsightly, while Han Zheng and the Chiefs of the Thirteen Guards revealed faint smiles.

They knew the Grand Commander would stand by their side.