Yu Fuli had a sip of tea as he looked toward Ao Canghai.0

The gathered cultivators fell silent as they awaited Yu Fuli's decision.0

"Being eager to contribute to the Imperial Court is commendable and praiseworthy, but betraying a colleague for personal gain is in direct violation of heavenly law. Though you may have been confident in Xiao Nanfeng, your unwise action to act without due oversight necessitates punishment in kind. Given the extenuating circumstances, I intend to strip you of your position as Eastern Aspect. What say you?"0

"It is a fitting punishment, Your Majesty. Thank you for your leniency!" Ao Canghai exclaimed.0

He was well aware of how strict heavenly law was. Betraying a Martial Aspect and hiring assassins to kill him would normally have led to imprisonment and severe penalties. Fortunately, he had made preparations in advance and had managed to escape with nothing but the loss of his position.0

Even so, losing his position as Eastern Aspect was a severe blow. Being a Cardinal Aspect...0