Even the unconscious Lei Zhanghua was carried by two True God Realm beings, flying towards the Human Emperor.

"Salute to the Human Emperor!"

In the sky, on the ground, all the surrounding Mutated Beings bowed to the Human Emperor.

"Rise!"

Without moving his lips, the Human Emperor's voice seemed to echo from the depths of everyone's Divine Soul.

"Divine Phoenix, Jin Yuan, why did you engage in a private battle?"

"Reporting to the Human Emperor!"

Jin Yuan stepped forward, bowing to the Human Emperor, "Xiao Mu intruded into Lei Zhanghua's Cave Mansion for no reason and injured Lei Zhanghua. I request the Human Emperor to punish Xiao Mu."

"Elder Jin, you haven't even explained the situation clearly and you want the Human Emperor to punish Xiao Mu? Do you really think you are the sole authority on Floating Sky Mountain?" Divine Phoenix looked at Jin Yuan with a sneer, her tone filled with disdain.

"Divine Phoenix, it seems you have a different opinion!"

The Human Emperor's expression was as calm as an ancient well as he turned to look at Divine Phoenix.

"Reporting to the Human Emperor."

Divine Phoenix respectfully saluted the Human Emperor, "I am not personally involved and not very clear about the matter, but from what I know of Xiao Mu, he is definitely not someone who causes trouble without reason. As for why he battled Lei Zhanghua, perhaps the Human Emperor should ask Xiao Mu."

"Heh, heh!"

Jin Yuan suddenly sneered, mocking, "Does what Xiao Mu alone says count?"

"If Xiao Mu's words alone don't count, then awaken Lei Zhanghua and let him confront Xiao Mu."

Divine Phoenix coldly replied.

"Very well, Divine Phoenix has a point, awaken Lei Zhanghua and let him confront Xiao Mu to find out what really happened and why there was a battle."

The Human Emperor agreed to Divine Phoenix's suggestion and immediately ordered the True God Realm guards to wake Lei Zhanghua.

Jin Yuan frowned involuntarily at this.

He certainly didn't want Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua to confront each other. Who knows what unexpected events might happen during a confrontation?

He hoped to directly punish Xiao Mu.

But that seemed unrealistic, especially in front of Divine Phoenix.

A True God Realm guard walked up to Lei Zhanghua, pressed his hand on the unconscious Lei Zhanghua's forehead, releasing Divine Sense vibrations to awaken his Divine Consciousness.

"No...impossible!"

Lei Zhanghua cried out and woke up, leaping to his feet. Even in a daze, he couldn't accept his defeat at the hands of Xiao Mu.

But soon, he saw the Human Emperor, Jin Yuan, Divine Phoenix, and others, and quickly collected himself, bowing to the Human Emperor, "Salute to the Human Emperor, I apologize for my rudeness. Please forgive me!"

"Let it go!"

The Human Emperor gestured for Lei Zhanghua to stand aside and asked, "You and Xiao Mu, explain why you fought?"

"Yes!"

Lei Zhanghua agreed, stepping back respectfully, but when he saw Xiao Mu, anger surged, and he glared at Xiao Mu fiercely.

Being injured by Xiao Mu was quite humiliating to him.

"Zhang Hua, explain to the Human Emperor why Xiao Mu came to your door boldly. Don't worry, speak freely, and the Human Emperor will surely support you."

Jin Yuan seized the opportunity to speak to Lei Zhanghua, his words holding a deeper meaning.

"Yes!"

Lei Zhanghua agreed happily. Jin Yuan's words hinted at something, and he quickly turned to the Human Emperor, "Reporting to the Human Emperor, I was in the Mountain Cave on Qingguang Mountain, preparing to go down the mountain to investigate the Heavenly Court disturbances at the Great Tang Ruins. Unexpectedly, Xiao Mu came, claiming the resources I requisitioned from the Logistics Department for my preparation were his, and demanded I hand them over. When I refused, he attacked me, injuring me. I plead the Human Emperor to seek justice for me!"

The Human Emperor's expression remained unchanged, making it hard to discern if he was swayed by Lei Zhanghua's words, then turned to Xiao Mu, "Xiao Mu, is what Lei Zhanghua said true?"

Divine Phoenix quickly signaled Xiao Mu to speak out in defense.

Xiao Mu hurriedly stepped forward, bowing to the Human Emperor, "Reporting to the Human Emperor, Lei Zhanghua's words are utter nonsense."

"When I reached the True God Realm, I was given a mountain and named it Tai Mie Mountain. Recently, after reaching the mid-True God stage, I planned to build my mountain, so I went to the Logistics Department to have resources prepared for me."

"The Logistics Department estimated the resource arrival time and told me the resources would be here today. However, today, when I went to pick up the resources, I was informed they had been forcibly taken by Lei Zhanghua."

"Lei Zhanghua and I have been at odds and he has targeted me multiple times. This time, despite knowing the resources were mine, he deliberately took them from the Logistics Department to target me."

"In anger, I went to Qingguang Mountain to demand the resources back."

"But Lei Zhanghua not only refused to return them, he also taunted and provoked me, even starting a fight. I was forced to defend myself."

"Forced to fight? So you're saying Lei Zhanghua initiated the battle?"

The Human Emperor seemed a little surprised, looking at Xiao Mu.

"Exactly, Human Emperor, your insight is correct!" Xiao Mu bowed to the Human Emperor once more.

"Lei Zhanghua, do you have anything to add? Is there anything false in Xiao Mu's words? Don't try to deceive this Emperor; I have ways to discern any lies from either of you."

The Human Emperor said, looking again at Lei Zhanghua.

Lei Zhanghua was a bit flustered and quickly replied, "Reporting to the Human Emperor, the resources from the Logistics Department are given on a first-come-first-served basis. Even if it was Xiao Mu's application, what of it? I need to go down the mountain to investigate the Heavenly Court movements at the Great Tang Ruins and require these resources. Shouldn't Xiao Mu prioritize the greater good and surrender the resources for the frontline?"

"Does his need to build a mountain take priority over the frontline? Where is his sense of the bigger picture?"

"Human Emperor, the resources taken from Xiao Mu were indeed used by me, but without any selfish motives. They were solely for the frontline battle and to investigate the Heavenly Court disturbances at the Great Tang Ruins."

"But Xiao Mu showed no sense of the bigger picture, engaging in a fight over trivial resources. Please, Human Emperor, see the truth!"

"Hmph! Your sense of the bigger picture isn't much better."

The Human Emperor's face suddenly darkened, glaring at Lei Zhanghua angrily.

He rebuked both Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua, "For a mere bit of resources, two individuals without a sense of the bigger picture chose to fight privately. Xiao Mu, Lei Zhanghua, you two...someone!"

"At your command, Human Emperor!"

Two True God Realm guards hurriedly stepped forward and saluted the Human Emperor.

"Take Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua to Qilin Cliff to be confined for a year."

The Human Emperor angrily issued the command.

Jin Yuan and Divine Phoenix both looked shocked.

"Yes!"

The two guards replied respectfully, approaching Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua.

Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua changed their expressions upon hearing the command, watching the guards walk towards them.

Their hearts were tense, uncertain whether to resist.

The Human Emperor clearly didn't intend to give them a chance, merely waving his hand to release two beams of Governing Light from his palm.

These beams transformed into shackles in the air, binding Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua, directly limiting their powers, leaving them unable to struggle.

The guards, reaching Xiao Mu and Lei Zhanghua, each picked one up and prepared to fly west towards Qilin Cliff.

"Wait!"

Divine Phoenix and Jin Yuan both stepped forward simultaneously, stopping the guards.

"Divine Phoenix, Jin Yuan, do you have something to say? Or do you wish to plead for these insolent ones?" The Human Emperor looked displeased at Divine Phoenix and Jin Yuan.

"We wouldn't dare!"

Jin Yuan quickly spoke, "Reporting to the Human Emperor, Lei Zhanghua just received a task and is preparing to go down the mountain to investigate the Heavenly Court disturbances at the Great Tang Ruins. He was ready and planned to go today."

"Human Emperor, if Lei Zhanghua is confined now, who can go down the mountain to investigate the Heavenly Court disturbances at the Great Tang Ruins?"

"Lei Zhanghua, lacking the bigger picture, is indeed guilty for clashing with Xiao Mu over a small matter. But no matter how grave the guilt, how can it compare to the importance of investigating the Heavenly Court disturbances?"

"So, I implore the Human Emperor to allow Lei Zhanghua to make amends through service, to first investigate the Heavenly Court disturbances at the Great Tang Ruins. After the investigation, if necessary, he can be confined later."

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