Chapter 177: Master Chen, I’ll Send You Off

Chapter 177: Master Chen, I’ll Send You Off

The sun and the moon switched places twice. A day had passed.

The chilling punishment continued in front of the magistrate court.

Master Chen had suffered 1200 slices in the span of a day. In the span of a night, his hair had turned completely white, and his face looked incomparably emaciated.

Yet, there was a breath left in him. He simply wouldnt die.

The crowd realized that this must have been Fang Chens means. He was somehow keeping Master Chen alive, denying him the solace of death.

Zhao Yan watched this sight emotionlessly. The hatred in his heart had vanished, though that didnt mean that he felt any pity for Master Chen either. Putting aside his personal grudge, he thought that Master Chen deserved this for what he had inflicted on those women.

This is karma!

The civilians around the magistrate court had switched many times by now. Some couldnt take it and ran off. Some tried squeezing to the front, wanting to see the punishment close up.

However, the Auspicious King and the other officials dared not to leave because of Fang Chen. Fang Chen had spent the last 24 hours slicing Master Chens flesh; they spent the last 24 hours watching this cruelty unfold.

The visual and mental turmoil made many officials stagger weakly as they reached their limits. It was almost as if the ones who were being punished weren't Master Chen but them!

Another day passed in a flash.

This was the third day since Master Chen started his punishment. 48 hours had passed in total. Master Chen had taken 2400 slices, and there was just a day left before he completed his 3600 slices.

There were already rumors that Fang Chen was a Living Yama. Some even went so far as to claim that they saw countless hell guards standing around Fang Chen at nightfall.

(Yama is the God of Death and Justice in Hindu and Buddhist mythology.)

These rumors were spoken with such conviction that even the students were gossiping about it.

This should have been a punishment directed at Master Chen, but it brought about inexplicable pressure on most people in the South Immortal Commandery.

Even Jue Panshi and his subordinates looked drained of blood. Their fear of Fang Chen deepened so much that it was practically imprinted in their souls.

The only ones enjoying it were the wild dogs feasting on Master Chens body.

Another day passed.

Master Chen had turned into a skeletal rack before the crowds eyes. His organs were clear for all to see, and they were wrapped in a layer of blood that refused to trickle for some reason.

Fang Chen quietly looked at Master Chen, not saying a word.

It hurts! It hurts! My heart hurts! My hand hurts! Master Chen murmured weakly.

The crowd was bewildered. Master Chen has lost his body, so why does he still feel pain?

It was then that spirit ki suddenly surged into Fang Chens body, manifesting into his seventh immortal vein.

Zhao Yan, send him off, Fang Chen said before returning to his chair to rest.

Zhao Yan stepped out of the crowd and slowly made his way toward Master Chen. The eyes of the crowd followed him.

Master Chen, Ill send you on your way, Zhao Yan softly said.

T-thank you Master Chen murmured.

Bam!

With a simple palm strike, Master Chens head was reduced to dust.

Master Chen was finally dead, but for some reason, there were some people in the crowd who continued to hear Master Chens miserable cries. Their bodies turned cold, and sweat rained from their bodies. The only thing remaining in the depths of their eyes was fear.

Its over. You can scatter now. The Auspicious King weakly stood up and waved off the crowd.

The civilians didnt kick up a fuss and quietly walked away. The victims families deeply bowed to the resting Fang Chen before taking their leave.

Soon, the area in front of the magistrate court was cleared out.

Imperial Duke Fang must be exhausted. Lets wait a little longer, the Auspicious King told Commandery Chief Ouyang and the others when he saw that Fang Chens eyes were closed.

The crowd nodded.

They ended up waiting for two hours.

When Fang Chen finally opened his eyes, a gleam flashed across his eyes. He had manifested his seventh immortal vein, and his spirit ki grew significantly more concentrated as a result.

Ill be taking my leave, Fang Chen said before leaving with Xu Ge and Zhao Yan.

The Auspicious King and the others saw him off. Only after the three of them were finally gone did they collapse onto the floor one after another and let out a deep breath.

Dont look at me. Im also at my limit. Jue Panshi noticed quite a few people eyeing him, and he let out a bitter laugh. He wiped off his sweat and rested on the ground.