Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! Chapter 490 Wen Haoyu's Execution

The report of the events at the Imperial Court circulated with astonishing speed.

Indeed, countless observers had been intently watching to discover the ultimate destiny awaiting the Bai Clan in the aftermath.

Yet the information that reached them deviated entirely from their anticipations.

Bai Zihan's assault on the Azure Sun Holy Sect stemmed not from mere caprice, but from their engagement in perilous and prohibited tests on young children.

This revelation merely scratched the surface, as details emerged about Azure Sun abducting youngsters and plotting to eliminate Bai Zihan.

In merely one day-

The whole Desolate Heaven Empire became aware.

Initially, incredulity prevailed.

Followed by astonishment.

Then outrage.

"Azure Sun Holy Sect dared to experiment on children?"

"For decades? And they have the audacity to call themselves righteous!" "They should burn in hell."

The very streets once alive with gossip denouncing Bai Zihan now resounded with an utterly reversed sentiment.

Was he not arrogant?

Was he not lawless?

Had he not defied the Imperial Court?

Such were the accusations leveled against him before.

But now-

The story had flipped completely.

"So that's why Young Master Bai attacked the Azure Sun Holy Sect!! As expected, he has a noble reason!"

"He wasn't acting recklessly-he was saving those children!"

"What is the Imperial Court doing? They should have been the ones to discover such things. But now Young Master Bai had to do their job?"

"If not for Bai Zihan, we would still be in the dark!"

The derogatory remarks once attached to Bai Zihan's name were silently retracted.

In their stead-

Awe, respect, and thankfulness emerged.

"A hero of righteousness!"

"He not only killed those demonic beasts and demonic cultivators, but he is also cleansing evil from the Empire. This is what a true hero should be!"

Meanwhile, invectives poured down on the Azure Sun Holy Sect like a relentless tempest.

"Beasts in human skin!"

"Demonic sect in disguise!"

"To think we respected them! They must all face punishment!"

Voices converged in opposition to the Azure Sun Holy Sect.

So what if they were a Top Sect? Could they act without restraint?

With the collective resolve of the masses, there was no dread even facing an entity like the Azure Sun Holy Sect.

As for the Bai Clan-

Their reputation skyrocketed, with universal acclaim, while prior detractors offered apologies, blaming it on misconceptions and insufficient knowledge.

***

Three days later!

The capital's central square brimmed with people.

Rumors claimed rooftops were crammed as well.

Merchants shut down ahead of schedule. Cultivators from nearby areas hurried in just to behold the historic moment.

A massive execution stage dominated the plaza's heart.

Imperial flags waved overhead, featuring golden dragons twisting over red fabric. Thick chains rattled.

Wen Haoyu was led out.

His formerly pristine attire had vanished, swapped for simple white prisoner clothes.

His cultivation base had been suppressed.

No spiritual aura emanated.

No authoritative demeanor remained.

No sect leader anymore.

Merely a man. Or perhaps less than that. Simply a vile offender unworthy of basic human rights.

The throng bellowed the instant they spotted him.

"That's him! The Sect Leader of Azure Sun Holy Sect and the one who started those experiments."

"Execution! Execution!"

Wen Haoyu's complexion was ashen, his form marred by bruises.

It was evident those three days had been far from serene or easy for him, marked by torment.

But his eyes-

They blazed with bitterness.

With loathing.

He swept his gaze over the multitude, seemingly hunting for a particular individual—yet, with his Qi sealed, detection proved impossible.

Bai Zihan!

If only he hadn't provoked him. If only he hadn't commanded the assassination attempt.

Even after those deeds, he ought to have fled when the opportunity arose.

Why had he trusted Li Jainhong and Zhao Wutian, believing their backing would enable him to dismantle the Bai Clan and retrieve his sect?

Atop the platform loomed the Imperial Execution Officer, clutching the decree scroll.

His proclamation boomed over the square.

"Wen Haoyu, former Sect Leader of Azure Sun Holy Sect-" "You have conducted forbidden human experimentation for decades. You deceived the Imperial Court. You violated the moral laws of the Empire."

"By decree of His Majesty-You are sentenced to public execution."

The assembly detonated in response.

"Kill him!"

"Justice!"

"Let this be a warning!"

"Do you have any last words?"

The Imperial Execution Officer inquired.

Wen Haoyu abruptly cackled maniacally.

"Hehe... hahaha..."

The chuckles intensified, growing more grating, reverberating through the plaza akin to a lunatic's wail.

His reddened eyes roved over the vast ocean of countenances.

Then his tone sharpened abruptly.

"Bai Zihan!"

The name pierced the crowd.

"You think hiding behind that mask of righteousness makes you different from me?!"

His mouth contorted in malice.

"You and I are the same!"

Wen Haoyu's voice rasped as he bellowed at the gathering.

"One day, your mask shall also be unveiled.

His stare seethed with animosity.

"And when you do-you will meet the same fate as me!"

For an instant-

Hush descended.

Then the masses erupted in fury.

"Shut your mouth!"

"How dare you compare yourself to Young Master Bai!"

"You demonic scum!"

"Someone like you isn't even worthy of saying his name!"

"The Empire would never allow harm to come to our hero!" "That's right!"

"Don't try to drag him down with you!"

The outcries swelled, overwhelming Wen Haoyu with abuse and scorn.

Yet-

Wen Haoyu merely chortled more intensely.

"Hehehe..."

The noise rang empty, laced with derision.

"You fools..."

His words projected, despite the seal on his cultivation.

"Do you think this Empire is just? That they will protect everyone? Hehe... Even the Imperial-"

"Silence!"

The Imperial Execution Officer halted Wen Haoyu mid-sentence.

"By decree of His Majesty-Justice shall be carried out here and now."

The officer dropped his hand.

"Execution!"

Then a enormous blade, shimmering in the sun's rays, plunged downward.

For a fleeting second-

Quiet enveloped all.

Wen Haoyu's mirth dissolved.

Then-

Deafening ovation.

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

It was over.

The acclaim surged through the plaza like tides battering rocks.

"Justice!"

"Good riddance!"

"May his soul never reincarnate!"

The jubilations intensified, deepened, and harmonized.

Some hurled spittle toward the execution platform.

Some shed tears—not for Wen Haoyu, but for the hidden children whose agonies had at last been recognized.

Others thrust their fists skyward.

"This is what happens to those who hide evil beneath a righteous banner!"

"Let every sect take warning!"

The executioner retreated, blade propped on his shoulder while imperial guards rapidly cleared the stage. Crimson banners billowed above.

The Imperial Execution Officer lifted his hand, gesturing for the crowd to hush a bit.

His declaration resounded over the plaza.

"Let this be known throughout the Desolate Heaven Empire! Any who practice forbidden arts, harm innocents, or conceal evil beneath the banner of righteousness shall meet the same fate."

"The Empire will not tolerate such crimes." The decree thundered across the square.

The Empire had issued its proclamation.

And the populace endorsed it.