"So, if Elianna truly hides back on the Elven Planet, and we rashly go to apprehend her, it could indeed spark a riot among the locals, right?" Haoyun asked.

Master Gu nodded, indicating that was indeed the case.

"Alas! If that's the case, let's hope Elianna doesn't escape back to the Elven Planet. Otherwise, things will become even more complicated," Haoyun sighed.

Master Gu shrugged noncommittally.

Dao Lao chimed in, "Therefore, if Elianna truly returns to the Elven Planet, it's best for me and Haoyun to investigate. My intuition tells me that this incident is related to the escape of the Mold Spirit. If we can trace other traces of Mold Spirit through Elianna and find a way to capture it, then Elianna's problem will naturally be solved."

Haoyun and Master Gu nodded simultaneously, agreeing with Dao Lao's idea. At the same time, Haoyun felt a sense of unnamed pressure. Since everyone agreed with Dao Lao's opinion, it meant that Haoyun would have to follow Dao Lao to the Elven Planet for an adventure.

"In any case," Judge Yan spoke again, "The Elven Planet SU-052 timeline is just one of our speculations as a possible hiding place for Elianna. Whether she will actually return to the Elven Planet or go elsewhere, we need to further investigate and speculate."

"In that case, Judge Yan, what do you think we should do next?" Dao Lao asked.

Since Judge Yan was the Chief Judge of this jurisdiction, even though Dao Lao belonged to the Mold Spirit Enforcement Office of the Spirit Realm, when conducting tasks here, he had to consult Judge Yan for his opinion.

Judge Yan sighed and said, "Ah, this damn Elianna. After all, she is a priestess in our jurisdiction, so we must personally intervene in her arrest to give everyone a reasonable explanation. I have sent someone to investigate whether Elianna had any abnormal behavior before and after the incident, and to secretly monitor the lower realm worlds where Elianna may flee. At the same time, I have ordered a carpet search of the major main cities in the Thirteenth District of the Netherworld to find Elianna's whereabouts. In short, I hope we can have some results soon."

Dao Lao nodded in agreement, then said with some concern, "Elianna may have received help from the Mold Spirit, so she disappeared suddenly, making it impossible for us to find any traces. I have a feeling that Elianna's assistance to the Mold Spirit in entering the Netherworld and invading Liu Erwa's body is not simple. Such a weak Mold Spirit is definitely incapable of turning a priest against us. Behind this Mold Spirit, there may be a more powerful mastermind."

With that, Dao Lao also nodded to Judge Yan and immediately ordered Master Gu to update the instructions to the soldiers tasked with searching for Elianna.

Dao Lao then bowed again and said, "Then, we will follow Judge Yan's arrangements. If Judge Yan has any new progress, please notify us immediately. Haoyun and I will be on standby, ready to respond at any time."

"Then, I'll leave it to you two priests," Judge Yan returned the gesture.

Then, Judge Yan's tone changed as he said, "Since the follow-up arrest of Elianna has been determined, it's time to make the final judgment on Liu Erwa's case."

With that, Judge Yan turned around gracefully and flew to the emperor's throne in the middle of the hall. At the same time, with the heavy and majestic beat of the ceremonial drums, the originally bright hall suddenly darkened. Several beams of light shining down from above the hall, and the heavily armed guards standing on both sides of the hall with various torture instruments, instantly made the atmosphere in the courtroom eerie and terrifying.

After Master Gu said "Court—In—Session," the heavily armed guards on both sides began to chant "Martial—Might—!" "Martial—Might—!" in unison. In the eerie and terrifying atmosphere of the courtroom, they added a touch of solemn majesty, scaring Liu Erwa, who was bewildered just a moment ago, into kneeling on the spot.

Although it was Haoyun's first time seeing such an ancient and domineering court questioning scene, he didn't feel impressed at all. Because, from the martial cries shouted by the soldiers in the hall, Haoyun could hear a rhythm that made him want to sway along with it.

What's more exaggerated was that the maids standing behind Judge Yan, who followed his lead, also waved their fans and tapped their fruit baskets, singing in various styles including opera, adding harmony to the soldiers' chorus. Haoyun was momentarily confused. Were they preparing for a court trial or a grand singing party?

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Clutching his fists tightly, Haoyun looked at Dao Lao, who had appeared next to Judge Yan at some point, and began to stomp his feet along with the rhythm of the martial cries, while spontaneously directing the maids to have a few more turns of Dao Lao's falsetto. His expression gradually changed from embarrassment to gloom. If he weren't aware that he was no match for Dao Lao, Haoyun would have rushed forward and kicked Dao Lao away.

"Clap!" With the sound of Judge Yan's gavel, the lively courtroom instantly returned to the solemn silence it should have had from the beginning.

Judge Yan then, satisfied, put away his smug expression and asked solemnly, "Liu Erwa, as a soul, you should have accepted the judgment of the Netherworld to reincarnate. Yet, you not only defied the judgment but also fled the Netherworld, intruding into the mortal realm and causing Xiao Yong and Xu Fang, a couple, to be unable to conceive for many years. Do you acknowledge your guilt?"

Liu Erwa, kneeling tremblingly at the bottom of the hall, immediately replied, "Erwa acknowledges guilt. Erwa should not have held attachments to the past life after death, nor should I have harbored thoughts of revenge against past enemies after death, let alone let Xiao Yong and Xu Fang suffer unnecessary pain because of me. It's all Erwa's fault. Erwa knows the wrongdoing and willingly accepts all punishment from Judge Yan."

"Very well," Judge Yan said, with a hint of kindness flashing across his face.

Judge Yan continued solemnly, "Based on the testimonies and evidence gathered from various sources, this judgment finds that the main cause of this incident is not you. You were only disturbed by the Mold Spirit due to being possessed, causing confusion in your mind and leading to such audacious actions under the inducement of the Mold Spirit. Of course, you are still a young soul, with immature mind, lacking the ability to discern right from wrong, which is another important reason why you could be manipulated by Elianna and the Mold Spirit unknowingly."

With that, Judge Yan's tone shifted again as he said, "Liu Erwa, you defied the judgment of reincarnation, intruded into the mortal realm without authorization, and caused trouble to the living beings below. You should be severely punished. However, considering that you were influenced by the Mold Spirit and acted out of character, and there are clear elements of redeeming yourself, this judgment believes that leniency is appropriate."

"Therefore, the judgment on you is as follows: this judgment will not blame you for being deceived by Elianna's deceitful words and for the evil deeds done under the influence of the Mold Spirit in the past. However, you must immediately enter reincarnation, re-enter the cycle of life, and use your next life to redeem the sins you committed in the mortal realm. Liu Erwa, do you agree to this judgment?"

Upon hearing Judge Yan's judgment, Liu Erwa immediately bowed and replied, "Erwa thanks Judge Yan for not sentencing death and for upholding justice, helping Erwa resolve the entanglement with the past life. Erwa is willing to comply with the ruling of the judge."

Judge Yan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good. A child can be taught. Liu Erwa, you have good potential. If you can practice diligently in the mortal realm, perhaps one day, you may qualify for promotion to become a holy spirit. I hope you will work hard. I am looking forward to your progress! Now, go on, reincarnate well and live your next life peacefully."

With that, Judge Yan waved his hand towards Liu Erwa, indicating him to follow Master Gu out.

"Haoyun, let's go." Dao Lao gestured for Haoyun to follow Master Gu: "As your first mission, I think you should see it through and witness Judge Yan's final handling of Liu Erwa."

Naturally, Haoyun accepted Dao Lao's proposal. After all, he also wanted to witness Liu Erwa's reincarnation process, hoping that Liu Erwa would reincarnate into a world far from the turmoil of war and find a beautiful destination.

After leaving the courtroom, Master Gu once again summoned black mist to envelop the four of them, making them disappear without a trace.

Sure enough, after applying the new patch, Haoyun no longer had a severe adverse reaction to Master Gu's teleportation technique. After stepping out of the black mist, Haoyun looked around puzzledly and said, "Why does this place feel familiar— oh? Isn't this the neighborhood where Xiao Yong and Xu Fang live?!"

"What is this—?" After Liu Erwa saw the environment clearly, he also looked at Master Gu with a puzzled expression. He didn't understand why Master Gu brought him here again.

By now it was late evening, and the four of them sat down on the bench where they had been squatting before Xiao Yong and Xu Fang's residence.

"Hey, what are we doing here?" Haoyun asked, puzzled.

Dao Lao made a "you'll see in a moment" gesture to Haoyun, then pointed in the distance, indicating that he would be back soon.

Standing at the gate of the community where the couple lived, Dao Lao pretended to look anxious and looked around. Haoyun, full of confusion, looked at Master Gu, who had transformed into an uncle similar to the Terminator. Master Gu motioned for Haoyun and Liu Erwa to remain calm and watch Dao Lao.

Then, Haoyun saw a familiar figure holding hands gradually entering his field of vision from afar. They were Xiao Yong and Xu Fang. The two of them were chatting and laughing, looking very happy.

"It's Mom and Dad—" Liu Erwa, upon seeing Xiao Yong and Xu Fang, immediately said instinctively. But halfway through his words, he immediately felt that something was wrong. So, he forcefully closed his mouth and smiled apologetically at Haoyun and Master Gu with a bitter and helpless expression.

Haoyun and Master Gu didn't take Liu Erwa's almost mistake seriously and continued to focus on Dao Lao's side. At this moment, Dao Lao, upon seeing Xiao Yong and Xu Fang approaching the gate of the community, immediately went up warmly and said, "Hey there! Two lifesavers, I finally caught up with you!"

Xiao Yong and Xu Fang naturally recognized Dao Lao. After all, he was the one they rescued from the river a few days ago. Moreover, a figure like Dao Lao, thin with long white hair and beard, exuding an elegant ancient aura, was still very recognizable in such a modern city.