But the truth was laid bare. Before Shi Zhongqing could utter the words "not guilty," his opportunity for any defense was irrevocably lost. Even if he had more to say later, the Six Emperors would no longer hear him out.
"But... why..." Wu Qing couldn't make sense of it. When things baffled him, he would feel a deep unease.
"Plaintiff, do you have any objections to the evidence?" The stone monument displayed a new line of text, prompting Wu Qing, who had yet to speak.
Wu Qing had mulled over every possible angle but still couldn't figure it out. At this juncture, retreating was no longer an option. If he forfeited this opportunity, he feared that both he and the Everlasting Star Divine Palace would lose all standing before others going forward.
"No objections." While Wu Qing still felt unsettled, he nevertheless gave a firm reply.
