Deity Mufeng raised his head, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. "Your Majesty, Xilan has already endured one stroke of heavenly lightning. With her divine power not yet recovered, she cannot possibly withstand the remaining twenty-eight strokes of the lightning tribulation. I earnestly beg Your Majesty to show mercy and spare Xilan."
The Celestial Emperor wore a solemn expression, his gaze as cold and piercing as distant stars, sending a chill through all who beheld him. His voice was deep and resonant, each word carrying an overwhelming authority that reverberated throughout the grand hall. "Mufeng, how can my decree be so easily altered? Xilan has committed a grave transgression and must receive the punishment she deserves!"
Seeing this, Deity Mufeng did not hesitate to plead once more. "Your Majesty, if you will not forgive Xilan, Mufeng is willing to take her punishment in her stead. I share the responsibility for the wrong she committed, for it was my failure to stop her in time. I earnestly beg Your Majesty to grant this."
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