Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 572 - 555: Testimony

Zhou Leng lowered his head to look, his chest and abdomen covered with white cloth. He lifted it and saw that the skin and flesh were gone, revealing a large hole. Inside, the chest and ribs were clearly visible, and the blood-colored organs slowly squirmed, clearly seen.

The bones inside emitted a faint silver glow, and red light flowed in the blood vessels of the organs, resembling magma.

Zhou Leng thought of the original seed, thought of the power of the Ice Snow Divine Sect, and sighed in relief.

But in the next moment, his expression slightly changed.

True Qi, Dantian, Meridians, all devoid of sensation.

Zhou Leng’s face turned slightly pale.

Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong walked over.

"You’re awake?" Chen Shouhu asked.

Wang Boxiong tried hard to squeeze out a smile, like chatting with his son, but for some reason, he couldn’t manage it.

Zhou Leng asked, "How is Zhang Xinglie’s Mountain and River Origin?"

Tiger and Bear were stunned, not expecting Zhou Leng’s first words to be addressing them.

Wang Boxiong mumbled, "Both are fine, just a bit injured. You’re the one who’s hurt the most."

Zhou Leng’s gaze dimmed, he asked, "What did the demon spirit master and doctor say?"

Chen Shouhu looked troubled, not knowing how to conceal the truth.

Wang Boxiong said, "Your injuries are quite severe, the treatment is very difficult, experts are still looking for methods. I’ve heard some special medicinal fruits in spiritual lands possess the ability to restore Dantian and heal meridians. We’re searching for them."

Zhou Leng carefully pondered Wang Boxiong’s words.

If there really was treatment, they would surely provide a specific plan. Now placing hope in medicinal fruits without even a name speaks volumes.

Moreover, the idea of healing meridian injuries is known, but a destroyed Dantian being treatable, never heard of.

Back then, a Martial Saint’s Dantian was destroyed, and in the end, it couldn’t be treated.

"Alright, I will cooperate with the treatment." Zhou Leng’s expression softened, but his heart was increasingly melancholic.

Chen Shouhu and Zhang Xinglie exchanged glances, a sensible child, more heart-wrenching.

Chen Shouhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sixteen families have set a dark hand against you. Rest assured, with me and old Wang here, they won’t harm you."

The families affected by Ma Xingkong’s report, a total of sixteen.

"What did they do?"

"Old tricks, find someone to accuse you of assaulting her. It’s a girl from your high school adjacent class, now she’s at Chang University."

Zhou Leng wasn’t surprised at all, instead he sneered.

"So many years, this method of the Demon Worship Sect repeatedly succeeds, and those above still don’t care?"

Chen Shouhu’s face showed slight purple-red, unable to refute.

"Martial Mansion has its difficulties," Wang Boxiong said with an unchanged expression.

Zhou Leng said, "My martial arts path is severed, powerless against the sixteen families. Based on countless iron-case precedents, I’m likely to be forcibly detained for several years, then just a suspended sentence, right?"

Chen Shouhu’s expression turned cold, saying, "If it really comes to this, whoever forcibly prosecutes and whoever forcibly judges, I’ll slaughter their entire family. We Martial Artists don’t take this crap."

"Watch your tone." Wang Boxiong glared at Chen Shouhu.

"Who said before to slaughter all sixteen families?" Chen Shouhu asked, Wang Boxiong glanced at Zhou Leng awkwardly, how to maintain his cold face image in the future?

The three chatted for a while, several doctors pushed the door open, led by a renowned martial arts treatment expert from the Demon City Army’s First Hospital.

Even though Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong are Grandmasters, they dared not be arrogant, nodded to the old expert, and walked out of the ward.

Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong stood at the doorway, one on each side, chatting in low voices.

Zhou Leng glanced at the expert’s name badge, it read Wang Xingge.

Wang Xingge was followed by some medical disciples. He carefully examined, then inquired the battle details.

Zhou Leng recounted them one by one.

Wang Xingge and the doctors behind him were specialized in treating martial arts injuries, but they’ve never heard of such a scenario.

An innate, alone against dozens of demons, including innate kings?

Then encountering god-level power annihilation?

The doctors’ eyes gleamed, such a case one wouldn’t encounter even once in a lifetime.

Wang Xingge, experienced, deliberately inquired some specifics, Zhou Leng’s narrative was reasonable, with some places even he heard for the first time.

Finally, Wang Xingge said, "Rest assured, we will muster all forces, all-out to treat you. You needn’t worry, just focus on recovery."

"Thank you, doctor."

Wang Xingge was also innate, he cultivated the "Hundred Woods Life Technique," best at treating martial arts injuries.

He held Zhou Leng’s hand, slowly transmitting True Qi, checking Zhou Leng’s body condition while performing True Qi treatment.

The other doctors dispersed, some directly guarded the doorway and window, preventing any accidents.

During Wang Xingge’s treatment, two patrols approached the door.

Wang Boxiong and Chen Shouhu, along with the guarding soldiers, all looked at the two.

The two recognized the renowned Tiger and Bear duo over the years, didn’t dare to utter a sound.

"Credentials." A soldier walked over.

The two patrols handed over credentials, reported their patrol numbers. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Purpose."

A middle-aged patrol unwillingly said, "Because... a case has been filed, above sent us to inquire Zhou Leng."

The younger patrol’s face was tense, both graduated from legitimate patrol school, also had experience, a single glance and they knew what’s up.

But the higher-ups forcibly issued orders, so the two could only carry the blame and grumble all the way.

Chen Shouhu sneered, "If I remember correctly, according to legal procedures, any case requires preliminary evidence. The principal of the Eighth Middle School has already released the full day surveillance video of that day, showing that the student was at school all day, and Zhou Leng never returned to school. Additionally, surveillance evidence from the local hospital in Rucheng can prove innocence. Since I was a child, you all never depended on evidence, relying solely on verbal testimony for case initiation, prosecution, and judgment. Still the same now?"

The middle-aged patrol officer said, "The victim said they had mistaken the timeline and amended their statement, changing the incident to the weekend. Moreover, the hospital surveillance from that day is now missing."

"What about the evidence?"

"The victim has an old scar on their body."

Chen Shouhu was furious and took a step forward, only to be firmly held back by Wang Boxiong.

The young patrol officer, with a heavy heart, said, "Please believe in the professionalism and sensitivity of us Xiong City patrol officers. Our department doesn’t want to file a case. We understand the law, and there’s absolutely no evidence for this case. But the inspection department is forcing it down, so we have no choice but to comply."

The middle-aged patrol officer kept signaling to the young patrol officer, but the young one pretended not to see it.

"Indeed..." Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong exchanged a glance.

They both worked at the Martial Mansion and thoroughly understood the intricacies within.

Patrols are responsible for gathering evidence, the inspection department for prosecution, and the inspection bureau for sentencing.

In the last century, when the legal system was not sound, patrols indeed fabricated some wrongful cases, leading to many false detectives.

But as the legal system improved, the power of patrols diminished, gradually becoming scapegoats.

Even the basic power of arresting suspects was decided by the inspection department, as patrols did not have formal arrest authority.

Later, as media advanced, the inspection bureau responsible for sentencing became the center of public attention, as if they deliberately passed chaotic judgments.

However, Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong knew clearly that half of those bizarre cases circulating online were ironclad cases built by the inspection department.

This time, using an old scar as evidence, compared to millions of wrongful cases, is already a concession to public opinion, desperately looking for suspected evidence.

If it were others, no evidence would be needed at all, just initiate, prosecute, and sentence based on testimony, quietly throwing them in jail for a few years.

"Zhou Leng is a protected individual of our Demon City Army, currently involved in our confidential work, and refuses to accept any inquiries. Please leave immediately." Chen Shouhu had already prepared his argument.

"Yes!" The two patrol officers, without a word, turned and left.

Walking outside the hospital, a dignified man got off a patrol car and inquired about the situation.

After asking the last question, the dignified man frowned and asked, "This Zhou Leng, what’s his background?"

The young patrol officer, puzzled, replied, "I don’t know either, but the guards are Grandmasters Wang Boxiong and Chen Shouhu."

"Nonsense... You two wait a moment; I’ll report this to the higher-ups." The dignified man made a call not far away.

An hour later, while Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong were chatting, the two patrol officers returned.

They both felt uneasy, returning so quickly indicated complications.

Sure enough, with helpless expressions, they took out an electronic file, surprisingly containing Demon City Army documents, agreeing to allow the two of them to carry out a non-confidential investigation.

"As long as I’m here, you won’t go in." Chen Shouhu remained silent.

Even if they were bolder, they didn’t dare confront a Grandmaster, standing in the corridor without a word.

However, only after ten minutes, Chen Shouhu received a call; demons were attacking Shuizhou Demon City, and he had to return immediately.

Chen Shouhu’s face turned ashen, and afterward, Wang Boxiong received a similar call.

The Demon Worship Sect was attacking Rucheng.

The two discussed quietly for a while, sighed helplessly, gave instructions to their subordinates, and headed out.

After a few steps, Chen Shouhu suddenly stopped, looking at the two patrol officers.

"I know you two are forced into this; I don’t blame you."

"Help me send a message to those behind you."

"If anything happens to Zhou Leng, I’ll slaughter their families. I, Chen Shouhu, say this."

After saying so, Chen Shouhu strode away.

Wang Boxiong, without a word, made a call.

The two walked out of the First Hospital, boarded Xiong City’s demonized fighter, and returned to Rucheng.

Xiongjing, Divine Literature General Hospital.

A global Divine Text seminar successfully concluded.

The "International Academic Conference on the Development of Divine Texts in the New Era and the Achievements of the Mysterious Master" had a high level, with participation from many academicians in the Divine Text Realm.

After the meeting, everyone headed towards the banquet hall.

Halfway there, a middle-aged Divine Text researcher suddenly exclaimed, "The identity of the Mysterious Master was announced by ’Martial Arts City,’ no longer anonymous. Zhou Leng? A young man with the same name made quite a stir earlier."

"Is it true?"

"If you don’t believe it, see for yourself."

Globally, Divine Rune Masters flocked to the Divine Text section of Martial Arts City. The previously anonymous messages were all signed by Zhou Leng.

They also investigated and indeed found that in the civilian contribution points system, all points were issued to Zhou Leng.

They then looked into Zhou Leng’s profile.

A young face came into view.

"This Zhou Leng is indeed that Zhou Leng!" Some young Divine Text scholars were dumbfounded.

"Which Zhou Leng?"

"The Zhou Leng who recently caused a commotion online as the strong offender."

"It’s just a suspect, not yet convicted." Several young Divine Text scholars quickly corrected.

"This Zhou Leng... I remember now, isn’t he Zhao Nandi’s disciple? I clearly remember, his Divine Text scores were excellent."