Chapter 706 - 700: All This Setup, Just for Information

To be honest, letting Nato take the blame today really isn’t an injustice.

"Nato, Kong Xuan, both of you come see me!"

Wa Huang’s voice echoed in the void, and then she used her magic to teleport Nato and the Peacock to her presence.

Facing Wa Huang, the Demon Lord, the Buddha, and the Peacock Great Ming King in the void, the Great Ming King himself was indeed a bit nervous.

He knew his own affairs; as a traitor, he was naturally afraid of being exposed.

Fortunately, everything seemed normal; Wa Huang, the Demon Lord, and the Buddha didn’t seem to have discovered the identity of the Peacock Great Ming King.

Just as the Peacock Great Ming King and Nato stood there tensely, Wa Huang’s angry voice rang out: "Losing the first battle and shaking the morale, what do you think about this matter?"

No doubt about it, Wa Huang was holding them accountable.

The Peacock Great Ming King was responsible; this defeat wasn’t much related to him, but at this time, he was still willing to take responsibility.

"Palace Master, it was my carelessness this time, inadvertently falling into the enemy’s ambush and causing the death of so many brothers!"

"Kong Xuan is willing to be punished, and I ask the Palace Master to impose punishment!" The Peacock Great Ming King took the initiative to confess.

This time, Wa Huang wasn’t targeting the Peacock Great Ming King. What punishment was there for her to impose on him?

Wa Huang’s anger was directed at Nato.

"Stand aside. I’m not talking to you!" Wa Huang glared at the Peacock Great Ming King and turned her gaze to Nato, inquiring: "Nato, what about you?"

In fact, the Peacock Great Ming King clearly knew that Wa Huang’s anonymous anger was directed at Nato.

He decided to step up and share some of the blame for Nato.

Unfortunately, Wa Huang wasn’t buying it.

Wa Huang directly targeted Nato, making him shiver with fear and he kneeled, admitting his guilt: "Palace Master, Nato is guilty and requests punishment."

Nato had a child’s nature but also was willing to take responsibility.

He already felt guilty for his impulsiveness that caused the death of so many brothers.

Nato thought to himself, since Wa Huang wants to punish him, then let her do so.

Wa Huang’s punishment, on the contrary, made Nato feel somewhat relieved inside.

"I, Wa Huang, have always acted fairly."

"Rewards for merits and punishment for faults."

"This time, Kong Xuan turned the tide and recovered some losses, and is rewarded with one of each Five Elements Spirit Pill."

"Nato’s recklessness resulted in the death and injury of dozens of fellow monks, and he will be sentenced to fifty lashes." Wa Huang’s voice opened slowly.

The fifty lashes of Wa Huang’s Palace were no ordinary lashes.

The whip used here was the Thunder Whip.

Even ten lashes could split the skin, and fifty lashes might leave Nato bedridden for three months.

"Palace Master, this disciple is willing to take the lashes for Nato." The Peacock Great Ming King volunteered.

Seeing this gesture, Nato was moved beyond words, feeling that the Peacock Great Ming King was truly a good person.

"Senior Brother Kong, there’s no need!"

"I, Nato, will take responsibility for my actions and willingly accept the punishment." Nato looked gratefully at the Peacock Great Ming King with tears in his eyes.

Seizing another opportunity, the Demon Lord naturally took the chance to mock Wa Huang once more.

"Clap!"

"Clap! Clap!" The Demon Lord couldn’t help but clap his hands, applauding: "What a pair of emotionally bonded brothers they are!"

"But Wa Huang, how impressive! Unable to defeat the enemy, but skilled at punishing your own, so formidable!"

"If you ask me, you two might as well leave Wa Huang’s Palace and join my Great Demon God Palace instead."

"Frankly speaking, today you both have merit in enduring hardship. In my Great Demon God Palace, not to mention rewards, you certainly wouldn’t be beaten."

Seeing the Demon Lord openly attempt to poach in her presence, Wa Huang’s face turned instantly livid.

"Demon Lord, what do you mean?"

"It seems the lesson you learned last time at Wa Huang’s Palace wasn’t enough? Do you want another one?" Wa Huang said coldly.

The last time, the Demon Lord and Buddha barged into Wa Huang’s Palace, and the Demon Lord was indeed seriously injured.

The Demon Lord’s injuries would take a hundred or eighty years to heal.

So, if they fought now, the one suffering would definitely be the Demon Lord.

Wa Huang looked poised as if she was ready to fight.

The Demon Lord didn’t want to engage in combat.

Although he didn’t want to fight, his words were not reluctant.

"I’m just speaking up for the right!"

"Why, just because you, Wa Huang, did something, doesn’t mean others aren’t allowed to comment?" the Demon Lord said sarcastically.

Seeing that Wa Huang and the Demon Lord were about to fight again, the Buddha quickly intervened to mediate.

"You two, stop arguing!"

"What time is it now, with the enemy at the front, and you’re bickering?" The Buddha turned to Wa Huang: "Wa Huang, note the punishments for now. After this battle, if he can gain any merits, the merits will offset the faults."

The defeat already happened, and the dead couldn’t be brought back to life.

At this point, punishing Nato doesn’t really serve much purpose.

Seriously injuring Nato would only weaken their own combat effectiveness.

With the entreaties from both the Peacock Great Ming King and the Buddha, Wa Huang’s anger subsided somewhat.

"Hmph!" Wa Huang snorted coldly: "On Buddha’s plea, I’ll note this mistake down for now."

"If you can earn merits, it will offset the faults."

"If you don’t earn any merits, you’ll be doubly punished then."

After speaking, Wa Huang waved her sleeve, and Nato and the Peacock Great Ming King disappeared, appearing in the front of the triad alliance forces.

At this moment, the Buddha also gave the command to continue marching along the predetermined route.

Among the army, the Peacock Great Ming King whispered to Nato: "Junior Brother Nato, you’re too impulsive."

"On the battlefield, you mustn’t be reckless or act rashly!"

If someone else told Nato this, he probably wouldn’t listen.

But now, Nato was deeply grateful to the Peacock Great Ming King, and he certainly heeded his words.

"Senior Brother Kong, I know I was wrong!"

"From now on, I’ll be careful and won’t drag you down!" Nato said somewhat guiltily.

The Peacock Great Ming King patted Nato’s head: "I’m not blaming you for dragging me down; I’m worried you’ll face more punishment from the Palace Master."

"If you trust me, in the future, if you learn anything or receive orders from the princess, you can come discuss it with me, to avoid further mistakes."

Continuing, the Peacock Great Ming King said: "Of course, if you don’t trust me, just pretend I didn’t say anything."

Upon hearing this, Nato quickly expressed: "Senior Brother Kong, what are you saying?"

"If I can’t trust anyone else, I can trust you!"

"Rest assured, from now on, if anything comes up, I’ll discuss it with you at the first opportunity."

This was all part of the Peacock Great Ming King’s plan to leverage Nato to gather more intelligence.