Chương 134: Cries and Silent Agony

"Stealing imperial property... The punishment awaiting is death. Bind and take him away. He will be hanged tomorrow," declared Long Xuan.

Shi Huang remained silent. With all the clear evidence, he could no longer defend Qin Chen. Some Elders even believed that Qin Chen deserved the punishment.

Qin Chen's eyes widened, a tumult of emotions swirling within him – disbelief, anger, hatred, and frustration merging into a storm.

Surrendering the Heartblade of Guo Jian to Long Tian, he realized he had fallen right into Long Tian's cunning trap!

He felt akin to a helpless prey, unwittingly digging its own grave.

Confronted with death before his eyes, fear and despair enveloped him. He didn't want to die!

The imperial soldiers bound Qin Chen with ropes. However, as they were about to leave, a voice stopped them.

"Wait!"

The voice made everyone turn their gaze to its source.

Long Tian narrowed his eyes; it was Han Yuan.