"Kill to appease the wrath of the heavens?" Tang Jinghong's tone was cold. "If the heavens were so evil, you would have died long ago!"
The village chief opened his mouth but could not say a word to refute.
Tang Jinghong asked coldly, "Who came up with this idea?"
The villagers lowered their heads. No one made a sound.
"Covering up for each other?" Tang Jinghong's voice was cold and oppressive. "Do you think I can't do anything to you just because there are a lot of you?"
Still no one spoke.
Tang Jinghong's eyes darkened. He was furious. "Someone, register these people. Send all the men to the army and the women…"
The woman who was acting as a priestess panicked. Her three sons were all in the crowd. If they were sent to the army, she wouldn't be able to see them again. "General, I'll tell you, I'll tell you…"
Tang Jinghong looked at the woman coldly. "Speak!"