2: The Execution Platform!! Five years have passed, and I've finally made it through!!

"Whew..."

Shen Tianxing let out a deep breath, clutching his ghost head saber, and strode onto the soul slaying platform.

"Corrupt official Chen Dali, for embezzling military pay and colluding with foreign chiefs, has been tried by the Three Departments and sentenced to death by beheading!"

"Execute!"

The supervising Judicial Officer announced the prisoner's name and crimes, then immediately dropped the execution order without another word.

Clearly, this prisoner's official rank was not too low.

Someone capable of embezzling military pay and colluding with the enemy must have considerable power.

Whether for the court's reputation or to conceal other inside stories, this person's death was predetermined.

"So, he was a thief in charge of his own post and even colluded with the enemy to betray the country. He truly deserves to die!"

"As a border general of the imperial court, his death is not to be regretted!"

"Bah, serves him right!"

"The more people like him die, the better!"

The common folk, blocked outside, cursed loudly, saying all sorts of unpleasant things, and various vegetable leaves and shoes were thrown everywhere.

Shen Tianxing heard all this without much thought, instead focusing on his Master's previous instructions, constantly watching the prisoner's movements.

Before death, every prisoner's reaction was different.

Some feared death, others did not, but the final moment before facing death was the most terrifying.

Shen Tianxing was not nervous, even when facing his first killing.

He had seen such scenes many times before, so it was not surprising.

"Strong liquor!"

Third Elder Gao, standing nearby, was also watching Shen Tianxing. First executions were prone to problems.

A bowl of strong liquor was brought up; this was not for the prisoner to drink, but for washing the saber.

Washing the saber with strong liquor before an execution symbolized a smooth first execution.

"Take it!"

Third Elder Gao handed over the strong liquor. Shen Tianxing snapped out of his thoughts, took the liquor, and took a large mouthful.

He understood these rules and just needed to follow them.

Pfft!!

The strong liquor sprayed over the cold saber's edge. A faint cold light seemed to be activated at that moment, exuding a sharp Qi.

Under the sunlight, the blade was dazzling and incredibly sharp!

Shen Tianxing reached out, grabbed the identity plaque from the prisoner's back, verified his identity, then firmly pressed the prisoner's head down onto the soul slaying platform with a large hand.

"Brother, make it quick, let me go swiftly."

Chen Dali grinned, a hint of relief in his eyes, alongside deep fear.

Fear of death, relief from life; perhaps this person's life wasn't as smooth as he wished.

But none of this concerned Shen Tianxing.

For a death row inmate on the soul slaying platform, no matter how high his Dao cultivation, it was useless. Not only was his cultivation sealed, but the chains on his body were forged from millennium cold iron, entwined with profound talismans, leaving no room for resistance.

Rather than resist, it was better to die swiftly!

Shen Tianxing gripped the saber hilt with both hands, raising the ghost head saber high!

Before him was the prisoner's neck. His gaze fixed on that ring of flesh and blood, and countless nights and days of saber practice flashed through his mind.

" cut! ! ! !"

Swish—

Accompanying the supervising Judicial Officer's voice, Shen Tianxing did not hesitate. The ghost head saber in his hand drew a beautiful arc, and the blade fell!

Fast! Ruthless! Accurate!

These were the essential abilities of an Executioner, none of which could be lacking!

This saber stroke, Shen Tianxing had already practiced to perfection!

Where the saber light passed, a head rolled, followed by a spray of blood.

The neck was as smooth as a mirror, flawless!

After the head fell, the blood spurted out; this was something an Executioner's saber could achieve only after reaching a certain level of skill.

Seeing this, Third Elder Gao, standing nearby, glanced at Shen Tianxing with some surprise.

Raise the saber, strike, retract the saber!

Three movements, all in one smooth flow!

On the blade of the ghost head saber, a drop of blood fell, signifying Shen Tianxing's successful 'first execution'!

From this moment on, he was a true Execution Officer!

A true Executioner!

"Sir, the corrupt official has been executed!"

Third Elder Gao quickly pulled Shen Tianxing back, reporting respectfully.

"Good! Dismissed!"

The supervising Judicial Officer nodded.

This execution in the execution ground went very smoothly. The prisoner had no relatives or friends visiting, and no accidents occurred.

Third Elder Gao let out a sigh of relief.

But Shen Tianxing was stunned in place, not even hearing the supervising Judicial Officer announce the end.

No one knew that at this moment, a huge change was happening in Shen Tianxing's eyes.

A dark divine platform appeared in Shen Tianxing's mind. On the divine platform, three large black characters were written.

soul slaying platform!

A phantom appeared on the soul slaying platform. Shen Tianxing recognized it at a glance: wasn't this phantom the very prisoner he had just beheaded?

Prisoner: Chen Dali

Strength: Sixth Stage of Mortal Transformation

Crimes: Colluding with the enemy and betraying the country, embezzling military pay

Execution progress: 100% (Executed!)

Dropped items: "Impermanence Saber Technique", "Hundred Battles Heart Method", 6500 experience points!

"Five years!!!"

"I finally made it through!!!"

Shen Tianxing took a deep breath.

What other Transmigration cultivators had, he finally got too!

What martial arts Masters!

What demons and ghosts!

Slay! Slay! Slay!

With this soul slaying platform in hand, what was there to fear!

The suffering Executioner had finally risen!!!

"Shen Tianxing! Are you alright?"

Third Elder Gao's voice rang in his ears. Shen Tianxing finally snapped out of his sudden surprise.

"Uncle Gao... Uncle Gao, I'm fine. You worried about me."

His first time as an Executioner didn't actually cause him much psychological distress.

Third Elder Gao, this seemingly cold-blooded Executioner, didn't seem so indifferent after all; he still had warmth.

Having obtained the "soul slaying platform" Golden Finger, Shen Tianxing felt everyone looked more agreeable.

"It's good that you're fine. Come with me, take a rest first. There's another execution tonight that needs you to perform."

Third Elder Gao nodded, gave a few instructions, then turned and left.

Another execution?

To Shen Tianxing, that was a huge gift!

"Uncle Gao, aren't executions always during the day? Why... is there one at night too?"

He genuinely didn't know about night executions.

Previously, his Master seemed to go out at night sometimes, but never told him what he was doing, and he hadn't asked much either.

Clearly, there was more to it.

Third Elder Gao's impression of Shen Tianxing seemed to have improved quite a bit, and he didn't hide anything, explaining, "Actually, the difference isn't that big. It's just that those executed at night are not suitable for ordinary people to see."

"You'll understand when night comes. For now, go back and rest. I'll come call you when it's time."

"Remember to drink some wine, it helps you sleep!"

Third Elder Gao's steps were quick. After speaking, he walked away on his own.

Shen Tianxing nodded thoughtfully, following him back to the execution hall.

"That's good. There are still several hours until night. I'll go back and study this 'soul slaying platform' Golden Finger first."

"Perhaps tonight's execution will bring unexpected rewards."

Having figured this out, Shen Tianxing's steps became a little livelier. He was already somewhat impatient.