Chapter 1498: A Sudden Change On The Execution Ground
The crowd was pushed to the sides. Ten young men with high spirits took the lead and cleansed the streets, followed by ten young women gradually paving the way with red carpets. Finally, there were ten children behind the women. They were assigned with strewing the way with flowers.
About ten women, who were of divine poise and possessed sage-like features, carefully carried a couch. Celestial Master Zuo of purple robes and a silver mask, along with the ever-ethereal Fairy Queen Li were seated.
The ambiance was initially filled with an aura of gloom and death. Nonetheless, their elegant and luxurious presence had somehow lifted the spirits of the people present.
The people saw how comfortable they were, sitting cozily. Their comfort was a strong juxtaposition to the poor family that was now tied helplessly on the pillars. Most of the bystanders got even more angry.
Celestial Master Zuo was once a savior. When people saw his vehicle from afar, they would kneel and bow excitedly before his presence. They would cheer for him, as his very presence was a celebration for the common people. Everywhere he stepped on, his scent lingered on. They were truly his worshipers.
Now, Celestial Master Zuo was only a nightmare. Everywhere he stepped on, countless killings piled up. When people saw his vehicle, they would tremble with immense fear. They would still kneel and bow before him, but deep down, they hated him so much that they wished they had the courage to attack him.
At this moment, all the people kneeled and bowed. They were forced to welcome the arrival of the demon. None of them spoke up as the huge plaza returned to silence, broken only by the loud cry of the innocent children on the pillars.
"Too much noise," responded Celestial Master Zuo. He swept his eyes across the three crying children. His voice remained deep and enchanting, but the words that came out of his mouth struck as an utter shock. "Cut their tongues."
"Yes," answered the executioners. They secured the children’s mouths with one hand and prepared to cut off their tongues with another. Their silver daggers flickered with gleams of light.