Han Lang arrived at the Capital's Highest Special Investigation Bureau and voluntarily surrendered.
The Special Investigation Bureau took him into custody, awaiting the completion of case evidence compilation before commencing his trial.
This period was not short.
Han Lang was also happy to have some leisure.
In the detention center, he caused no trouble. He meticulously transcribed the cultivation techniques and martial arts skills from the memories of the Otherworld Medicine Venerable, as well as the cultivation methods of the Divine Farmer Heavenly Physician, while simultaneously refining a large quantity of elixirs.
He was also worried.
If the final verdict was unfavorable to him, he was willing to accept everything.
After all, Zhao Wu was dead.
What he had done was a disservice to Zhao Wu.
If the Special Investigation Bureau decided to make him compensate the Zhao family for over a hundred lives, he would accept it.
It would be a solace to Zhao Wu's spirit in heaven.
However, he wished to keep the cultivation techniques, martial arts, and elixir refining arts, along with the Divine Farmer Heavenly Physician knowledge.
On one hand, he wanted to leave something for Han Kang and the others to protect themselves, ensuring that future generations of the Han family could once again achieve glory.
On the other hand, he also wanted to seize the last opportunity to contribute to China's cultivator community.
Therefore, by preserving these things, if the spiritual energy of Blue Star were to recover, China's cultivator community would have an additional foundation for achieving glory.
A month passed almost in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the trial finally arrived.
On the judge's bench, Han Lang's emotions were calm.
However, when Song Heguo and others in the audience saw him, they became agitated.
"Young Master!"
Ma Long exclaimed.
Han Lang heard the voice, looked in its direction, saw everyone, and smiled faintly at them.
Following this, the judge began to pronounce the sentence.
"The case concerning Han Lang's murder of over a hundred members of the Zhao family is now officially open for trial. Both legal counsels are requested to present their arguments!"
The Zhao family had not been entirely wiped out, and naturally, they harbored resentment.
Therefore, their lawyer quickly presented an argument requesting the death penalty.
Han Lang's defense lawyer, however, was different.
He slowly rose, bowed slightly to the judge, and then spoke.
"Your Honor! There is no dispute regarding the case of Han Lang's murder of innocent individuals, nor has the defendant, Han Lang, offered any defense. Therefore, the circumstances of the case are exceptionally clear."
"However, I implore Your Honor and the esteemed jury members to consider the following factors."
"First, the defendant, Han Lang, was a soldier in the Special Special Forces. During his service, his performance was exemplary. Furthermore, it has been verified that he made significant contributions to the Special Special Forces. From the establishment of the large-scale spirit gathering array to his brave combat on the battlefield, and even personally crossing borders to prevent other nations from opening new theaters of war in the White Elephant country, he achieved remarkable merits! As such a meritorious individual, I hope Your Honor and the jury can consider the possibility of expiating his crimes through his merits!"
"Second, the defendant, Han Lang, has the circumstance of voluntary surrender. He did not evade his responsibilities, nor did he harbor any intention of evading punishment. In this regard, it indicates his thorough reflection and awakening. Therefore, this action should also be taken into consideration in the final judgment."
"Third, while serving in the Special Special Forces, Han Lang's highest position reached that of Corps Commander, and his rank was that of a General. However, in order to accept judgment justly, he resolutely resigned from his military post."
"Fourth, over 102 high-ranking officers of the Special Special Forces, along with tens of thousands of soldiers, have jointly signed a petition to vouch for Han Lang. We respectfully request Your Honor and the jury members to review it!"
After the lawyer finished, he submitted the petition.
The judge glanced at it briefly, then passed the petition to the jury.
After a brief deliberation, the judge stated,
"Do the legal counsels for both sides have any further statements to make? If not, I will consult with the jury and deliver the final verdict."
At this point, the Zhao family's lawyer stood up and said,
"Your Honor, the plaintiff has no further statements to make. We merely request Your Honor and the jury to thoroughly consider that over a hundred members of the Zhao family met a tragic end, the entire Zhao family has been shattered, and almost every household has lost loved ones. Such heinous acts are unforgivable!"
The judge nodded after listening.
"We will, of course, consider this matter with great seriousness. Plaintiff's counsel, do you have anything else to say?"
The lawyer exchanged a few words with the Zhao family representative and then replied,
"No more, Your Honor!"
Seeing that neither lawyer had anything further to say, the judge immediately announced,
"The court will adjourn for ten minutes. Ten minutes from now, the final verdict will be announced!"
These ten minutes were undoubtedly exceptionally long for Han Lang and Song Heguo and the others.
They had expected the judge to mean exactly ten minutes.
However, they were gone for a full half hour.
During this time, Han Lang was also taken away by the guards for about ten minutes.
When he was escorted out again, the jury and the judge emerged shortly thereafter.
"The final verdict is now announced. The defendant, Han Lang, was a member of the Special Special Forces, violated the law knowingly, and for personal vendetta, murdered hundreds of innocent members of the Zhao family. The circumstances were egregious. The court hereby sentences the defendant, Han Lang, to death, to be executed immediately!"
Upon hearing this verdict, the Zhao family members could not help but show a hint of a smile.
Ma Long, however, immediately became agitated.
"Why? Were our petition signed by so many people and Young Master's voluntary surrender not considered? Is such a verdict fair?"
The judge cast a cold glance at Ma Long and indifferently stated,
"Silence!"
He then turned his attention to Han Lang.
"Defendant, do you have any objections?"
Ma Long and Tang Geng and the others looked at Han Lang with anticipation.
As long as he uttered the word "objection," there might still be a turning point.
However, Han Lang ignored everyone's expectations and quietly replied,
"No objections!"
Ma Long instantly fell into despair.
He truly could not understand why Han Lang would accept such a verdict.
Was he going to abandon his brothers, family, and loved ones?
If Song Heguo and Shan Nan had not restrained him, he would have rushed forward to demand an explanation right then and there.
As Han Lang was led away, Ma Long and the others were completely disheartened.
He quickly ran out of the courtroom, along with Tang Geng and Tang Qin, and rushed towards the detention center behind it.
"I want to see Han Lang! I want to see him!"
He was almost beside himself with rage.
Tang Geng, being more rational, did not get as agitated as Ma Long. Instead, he gently said to the guard,
"Even if he is a death row inmate, shouldn't he be allowed to see his friends and family one last time?"
To their surprise, the guard replied directly,
"I'm sorry! We received orders from our superiors. This prisoner is extremely dangerous. Therefore, we executed him immediately after the verdict was passed. He can no longer see you. We have already notified his family to collect the body. Please leave!"
"What?"
Ma Long could not believe his ears.
"You're saying Young Master is already dead?"
The guard nodded. "Yes!"
"I'll kill you!"
Ma Long was extremely agitated. At a critical moment, Song Heguo and Shan Nan also arrived.
"Stop! Ma Long, this is not a place for you to act out!"
Ma Long's face was full of grievance, and tears immediately welled up uncontrollably.
"But Commander Song, Young Master is already dead!"
Song Heguo patted Ma Long's shoulder.
"I know. But he himself did not resist. Do you think he would want to see you doing something foolish? Let's go back, back to Le City, and give Han Lang a dignified farewell!"
Ma Long looked at Song Heguo in disbelief, but he could do nothing in the face of this reality. For a moment, he seemed to have lost his soul, and allowed Tang Geng and Tang Qin to support him as he left the courthouse.