Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings

Chapter 492 - 486: The Peacock Great Ming King’s Defection

Upon hearing these words from the World Honored, Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird all trembled.

The question was difficult to answer!

If they answered truthfully, they would have to admit that they were the ones who first attacked the daughter of the Peacock Great Ming King, and thus they were in the wrong.

Moreover, when they sought refuge, they lied to persuade Lady Ming King to take them in.

If they didn’t speak the truth, did they dare continue to deceive the World Honored with lies?

Their clumsy lie might have fooled the foolish Lady Ming King, but deceiving the World Honored was utterly impossible.

To lie in front of the World Honored was akin to seeking death.

Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird exchanged glances but none of them dared to speak.

Even Bai Ze, known for his eloquence, was rendered speechless this time.

Seeing the three remain silent for so long, the World Honored snorted coldly, and a powerful aura like a prison emanated towards Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird.

It was clear that if they continued to remain silent, he would take action against them.

The World Honored had come today to be the judge of this matter.

He offered them a chance to explain, and if they didn’t take it, they could blame no one else.

Seeing the World Honored’s anger, Chongming Bird and Xiang Liu both urged, "Bai Ze, quickly speak up!"

"We are clumsy with words and not good at explaining, so hurry up and explain."

Bai Ze: "????"

Bai Ze was exasperated, thinking, you two only think of me when there’s trouble, not when there’s good to be had!

However, at this point, Bai Ze had no choice but to step up.

If no one did, they would only await death.

Bai Ze hurriedly knelt on the ground, prostrating himself fully, "World Honored, I dare not hide the truth. The events transpired as follows..."

Bai Ze recounted how Tanlang and four other demons acted against the daughter of the Peacock Great Ming King, provoking his retaliation, explaining everything in detail.

After speaking, Bai Ze added somewhat aggrievedly, "At this moment, not all the blame lies with us, as the main culprits have been dealt with, yet the Peacock Great Ming King continues to seek our extermination."

"We cannot just sit and wait for death, hence we sought refuge with you, World Honored!"

Bai Ze humbly positioned himself, his words full of reverence and devotion.

The World Honored glanced at Bai Ze, recognizing that at this point, they dared not lie.

Having understood the gist of the matter, the World Honored turned to the Peacock Great Ming King and asked, "Now, how can this be resolved peacefully?"

Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird were already subdued, ready to agree to any solution proposed by the World Honored.

Hence, whether it could be resolved now depended on the thoughts of the Peacock Great Ming King.

The Peacock Great Ming King calmly stated, "I have said, I want the lives of those three."

World Honored: "????"

Seeing the Peacock Great Ming King still so obstinate, the World Honored’s expression turned particularly grim.

The World Honored understood that the current solution was definitely not to kill Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird.

These three were just sealed as Buddhas with his Dharma Scroll, effectively declared to the world.

If the World Honored killed Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird now, there would certainly be consequences.

At this moment, the World Honored was a step away from enlightenment and dared not be entangled with any karma.

"Your crimes do not warrant death, yet by lying, you deceived Lady Ming King and the Medicine King Buddha, leading to a misjudgment."

"The death penalty can be avoided, but live punishment cannot." With these words, the World Honored struck their chests with three consecutive blows.

Facing their master’s punishment, the three dared not resist.

"Pfft!"

"Pfft! Pfft!"

Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird all spat out blood, clearly suffering internal injuries.

After striking them, the World Honored turned to the Peacock Great Ming King, suggesting, "How about this minor punishment as a major warning?"

"We can discuss it further when the time is right. The sect’s rules forbid internecine strife; I certainly cannot watch you act against them."

The World Honored had already acted by injuring Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird, essentially siding with the Peacock Great Ming King.

Moreover, the World Honored had clearly indicated to discuss it further when there’s a chance.

This hinted to the Peacock Great Ming King that within the sect, his status was higher than theirs, ensuring future opportunities to eliminate them—why rush now?

Indeed, he could even assign them an almost impossible task, and if they failed to comply, it would be insubordination. If they attempted it, they might be doomed in the long run.

Had it been anyone else, they might have accepted the World Honored’s suggestion.

However, before the World Honored stood the Peacock Great Ming King.

The Peacock Great Ming King, a resolute man, knew nothing of subtlety.

"If in the sect, internecine strife is prohibited, very well. Today, I, the Peacock Great Ming King, swear to the heavens, I am withdrawing from the sect and am no longer part of it!" The Peacock Great Ming King declared mightily.

The declaration of the Peacock Great Ming King’s withdrawal startled the World Honored, his face darkening instantly.

The words of the Peacock Great Ming King were spoken too quickly for him to intervene.

This vow of withdrawal from the sect struck a significant blow against the World Honored.

At this critical juncture of his enlightenment, he could not forcibly stop the Peacock Great Ming King.

The World Honored estimated achieving enlightenment in three to five years, or as soon as five months.

Any unforeseen event now could delay the World Honored’s enlightenment.

This was why the World Honored had personally come to mediate.

Unexpectedly, his arrival worsened the situation.

In the sect, the only one the World Honored held in some regard was the Peacock Great Ming King, who now was resigning.

"Great Ming King, resigning from the sect is no trifling matter—retract your vow!" The World Honored sternly urged, his gaze fixed on the Peacock Great Ming King.

Undaunted by the World Honored, the Peacock Great Ming King retorted, "You cannot revoke your Dharma Scroll; why should my vow be retracted?"

This was truly a taste of his own medicine.

To the Peacock Great Ming King, the sect was a shackle.

He had always wanted to leave the sect, lacking only the chance. Today, the discussion reached here, prompting him to promptly declare his exit.

It could be said that the chaotic maneuvers of Lady Ming King expedited the Peacock Great Ming King’s resignation.

Meanwhile, Medicine King Buddha was secretly delighted, as this was what he most desired—the Peacock Great Ming King’s resignation.

With the Peacock Great Ming King’s departure, that position was his.

"Must it really be this way!"

"After today, we may be enemies," the World Honored coldly questioned.

"Hahaha!" The Peacock Great Ming King laughed loudly, "In that battle of years past, I lost, but who’s to say I won’t win another?"

"Since I, Kong Xuan, have made this decision, I shall never regret it."

(ps: Seems like a mycoplasma infection, fever, sore throat, body ache. Wrote this while enduring the pain.)