The powerful individuals serving as retainers for these two forces were absorbed by the Imperial Dynasty's main battle legions and the Divine Demon Bureau.
In addition to these major powers, various Imperial Dynasty institutions also absorbed many high-level members of acquired races and small to medium-sized forces as affiliates. After this, the Imperial Dynasty's foundation greatly increased, and each functional institution had ample manpower, enhancing the ability to coordinate the overall operation of the Imperial Dynasty.
The cultivator lineage's starry sky was thus completely reshuffled.
The entire Central Star River, with the submission of the cultivator lineage's starry sky, completely became Imperial Dynasty territory.
"As expected! The Western Territory was sealed off because of a major problem!"
"An entire territory with trillions of living beings was actually blood-sacrificed to replace those Bronze Clan people. How could the five giants do such a heinous thing!?"
"Not only the Desolate Ancient Western Territory, the Nether Demon Realm, and the Azure Realm, but also more than five hundred large domain worlds have been blood-sacrificed..."
As time passed, the Imperial Dynasty's experts shattered the rule barriers sealing off the Western Territory and other regions, and the truth spread. Upon hearing the news, the beings of the cultivator lineage's starry sky were greatly shaken, but then a sense of anger and helplessness welled up within them.
In fact, when the Bronze Clan people first emerged from the Desolate Ancient Western Territory,
the vast majority of them had already begun to suspect something.
The explanations of the cultivator lineage's giants did not have much credibility, but the main reason they did not reveal their doubts was because of the deterrent of force.
They were too weak. Even if they discovered the problem, they did not dare to expose it, let alone openly resist. Once they uncovered the excuses given to them by the rulers, what awaited them would be naked slaughter and humiliation. The law of the jungle, where the strong are respected, was like a sharp blade hanging over the heads of all weak beings. Any slight resistance would result in a bloody end.
However, despite the coercion of force, the blood sacrifice involved a vast number of living beings, and was inextricably linked to the living beings of the entire cultivator lineage's starry sky. Still, many living beings mustered their courage to inquire with the Imperial Dynasty.
Although they did not believe that the Imperial Dynasty would deal with the cultivator lineage's giants and the Bronze Clan people because of this matter.
After all, these people's cultivation was far stronger than theirs, and their usefulness was far greater.
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"Your Majesty."
"The various forces in the Desolate Ancient Territory have not reacted much to their submission to the Imperial Dynasty, but the issue of the blood sacrifice of the cultivator lineage has caused a great response."
In the Profound Imperial Palace, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue submitted a memorial.
Divine power flowed on it, recording all the reactions of the Desolate Ancient Territory.
Xuan Ming frowned slightly after reading it.
"Your Majesty, the blood sacrifice is a foregone conclusion, and the living beings involved cannot be resurrected. These living beings naturally know this, but they still cannot help but pray that the Imperial Dynasty can judge the deeply sinful cultivator lineage's giants and the Bronze Clan people. Perhaps the Imperial Dynasty can use this matter to make some progress and win the hearts of these newly submitted living beings."
The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Lin Fangyuan, said in a low voice.
Xuan Ming focused his eyes: "Continue speaking."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"The consistent operating mode of the starry sky has been to respect the strong. Those with powerful cultivation can act according to their own preferences, whether it is to slaughter a world of living beings or other outrageous things, causing chaos in the starry sky, with weak living beings treated like straw dogs."
"If it were ordinary times, without order, it would be fine."
"But now that the Imperial Dynasty has unified the Star River, Imperial Dynasty law should be popularized. Judging those who violate the law is inherently within the operating rules of the Imperial Dynasty. Your subject believes that it would be better to make the Criminal Division's law enforcement public to the starry sky."
"In this way, those who take lives indiscriminately and those who commit murder can be punished, and the living beings of the starry sky can be satisfied. Moreover, public law enforcement can alert those who cause trouble. Over time, the Imperial Dynasty's authority will inevitably be deeply rooted in these starry sky beings, and at the same time, it will make the vast majority of living beings loyal to the Imperial Dynasty."
The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue said in a low voice.
As a member of the Imperial Dynasty's high-level officials, he had been thinking about how to make these newly submitted living beings more easily loyal to the Imperial Dynasty and more easily regard themselves as part of the Imperial Dynasty.
This time, the cultivator lineage's starry sky beings' reaction to the blood sacrifice gave him a reminder.
When are living beings most vulnerable? When are they most likely to feel grateful to others?
Without a doubt, it is naturally when they are wronged or when their family members are harmed for no reason, and they are powerless to do anything about it.
At this time, if someone stands up fairly,
it will inevitably arouse the gratitude of the helped living being, and even completely win their loyalty.
If so, why not let the Imperial Dynasty play this role?
While dealing with matters arising from the Imperial Dynasty's internal laws, it can also conveniently make these people believe that the Imperial Dynasty is a reliable tree, and thus obey the Imperial Dynasty in everything.
Therefore, during the time he spent rushing to report to the Emperor,
he had been thinking about this matter, and only mentioned it now.
"Make the Criminal Division's law enforcement public?" Xuan Ming frowned upon hearing this, falling into thought.
What the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue mentioned was indeed infinitely beneficial to the Imperial Dynasty.
However, the Criminal Division was an important place in the Imperial Dynasty, and it was naturally impossible to allow outsiders to visit it at will. After all, this was not an ancient dynasty in his previous life. The majesty of Ancient Gods, Immortals, and God-Kings could not be violated.
"No, perhaps a new institution could be established in front of the Criminal Division."
"This institution would judge the crimes of troublemakers according to the Imperial Dynasty's laws, and then the Criminal Division would handle them. During this period, the common people could enter the institution to observe the trial process..." After a little thought, Xuan Ming's brows immediately relaxed.
What the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue said did give him a reminder.
Those who disrupted the Imperial Dynasty's order, with the existence of the Universe Prison, no matter who was arrested, it would ultimately reflect back on the Imperial Dynasty. Unless the other party was truly important, even Supreme beings would find it difficult to escape the fate of being imprisoned in the Universe Prison.
Subsequently, Xuan Ming and the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue discussed the matter briefly.
Initially, this newly established institution will be named the "Court of Life"!
"Your Majesty, how should the Law Officers and Judges of this Court of Life be selected?" The Minister of Revenue asked with a hint of doubt.
In the midst of discussions, the Court of Life needs to begin operating.
Law Officers will expound on the Imperial Dynasty's laws, assigning charges.
Judges, on the other hand, will confirm based on various factors.
Both the former and the latter need to have a thorough understanding of the Imperial Dynasty's laws.
"Well, the initial candidates will be selected from the current institutions of the Imperial Dynasty. After the Court of Life begins operating, we will then gather personnel from across the universe," Xuan Ming pondered slightly and instructed.
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Chapter 342: I, Dark Zhang Wei, Vanguard Law Officer of the Court of Life, the other party will either get life imprisonment or the death penalty.
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"Then, Your Majesty, should the sentencing of the Ancient God Court Master Gu Jun and his group of Bronze Men be made public?" The Minister of Revenue asked.
"Make it public. Bring them to trial in the name of the Imperial Dynasty's people," Xuan Ming said.
"This humble servant obeys." The Minister of Revenue bowed and took his leave.
After the Minister of Revenue left, Xuan Ming leaned back slightly on the Emperor's throne, lost in thought.
In a world where strength is revered, it is naturally impossible for everyone to be equal.
Xuan Ming would not sacrifice the greater good for the sake of winning over ordinary people.
Therefore, during the discussions just now, he and the Minister of Revenue spoke of many new laws.
For example, the privileges of the strong. You want them?
You can have them.
But you can only be a member of the Imperial Dynasty.
If you are just a commoner rogue cultivator, even if you are strong enough to reach the Supreme Realm, once you violate the Imperial Dynasty's rules, you will still be dealt with according to the law.
In short, as an Imperial Dynasty official, unless you commit a major fault, such as mass slaughter of the people or treason, to some extent, you will have the amnesty granted by Xuan Ming.
Once implemented, this will further concentrate the foundation of the Imperial Dynasty's central government throughout the entire starry sky.
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"Your Majesty has newly established the Court of Life, and is currently recruiting Law Officers and Judges for trial operations?"
On the other side, after the Minister of Revenue returned, he immediately announced the Emperor's decision to various Imperial Dynasty institutions, the God-Demon Division, the Artifact God Hall, the Pill God Hall, the Imperial Court, and so on, causing a huge sensation.
Each Imperial Dynasty institution possesses immense power and abilities. If one were to enter them, the benefits for themselves and their descendants would be immeasurable.
For a time.
The personnel applying from various institutions were as numerous as hairs on an ox.
"Law Officers, expounding and defending the Imperial Dynasty's laws for criminals, why does this sound so familiar? Could it be that I have an affinity for it?" In the God-Demon Division, Dark Zhang Wei looked at the power of the Law Officer position, and a hint of strangeness appeared in his eyes.
For some reason, he suddenly felt that the Law Officer was extremely suitable for him.
"Now is a good opportunity to establish the Court of Life. I'll try hard this time to see if I can get the position." Soon, Dark Zhang Wei made a decision.
He was already tired of the God-Demon Division's constant battles.
He wanted to do a light and easy job.
And the position of Law Officer of the Court of Life gave him hope.
Time passed little by little.
Finally, after the screening by the Minister of Revenue and others, the initial senior management team of the Court of Life emerged, consisting of thirteen Judge God Officers and twenty-four Law God Officers.
Among the Law Officers was Dark Zhang Wei.
"The Court of Life will handle any matters of the Imperial Dynasty's internal civilians, from the Supreme to the mortal spirits, all are subject to trial. Therefore, the functions of the Judges are extremely important, but such figures will not easily commit crimes."
"These are the thirteen black and white stones bestowed by the Emperor. The black side represents guilt, and the white side represents innocence. During the trial, if it is confirmed that they have violated the Imperial Dynasty's laws, then you will cast the black side. When the number exceeds seven, the thirteen black and white stones will weave a divine domain, suppressing all criminals and sending them to the cosmic prison. Conversely, they will be released without charge."
"The functions of this God Officer involve immense power. You must be just and incorruptible!"
"Do you understand?" The Minister of Revenue stared at the thirteen Judges of the Court of Life and said.
In his hand appeared thirteen black and white stones, which were bestowed by the Emperor after the selection of the Court of Life personnel. They were evolved from the Emperor's rules and contained the power to suppress many great worlds. They were the embodiment of the Emperor's will. Once judged guilty, no one could escape.
"We will keep it in mind and will certainly not fail the Emperor's instructions." The thirteen Judges' pupils shrank slightly, their faces showing excitement. They knelt down, holding the black and white stones in both hands, as if facing the Emperor.
"Mm." The Minister of Revenue nodded.
He was just giving a warning. The black and white stones bestowed by the Emperor were the great weapon of the Court of Life. These Judge God Officers were only acting on their behalf. If the Emperor believed that the person being judged was guilty, then they were guilty. With the Emperor's will watching, he was not worried that these people would cause any trouble.
His gaze turned to the twenty-four Law God Officers again.
"Although the Court of Life is newly established, it has an important task assigned by the Emperor, which is to try the Ancient God Court Master Gu Jun and others. They have harmed trillions of living beings. This task requires that the people of the Desolate Ancient feel avenged during the judgment. Which of you will take on this important task?" The Minister of Revenue swept his gaze around and asked.
