This was the third time in Guhan's life that he had killed someone. Although there were countless lives that had died in Guhan's hands, almost all of these lives were Yuan Kou's. The only people who had truly died in Guhan's hands were that old man in Yuzhang City and a scourge of the underworld. Other than that, Guhan had never killed another human. Even when he had been greatly wronged in Shanhai Pass, Guhan had never harmed another human's life.
However, Guhan didn't want to tolerate this Shi Jueyuan anymore. Therefore, killing Shi Jueyuan in front of an Immortal Sword Tier sword wielder was definitely a very wrong decision. This way, Gu Xuan Yuan would definitely be wanted by the Sword Committee for the rest of her life.
One had to know that the Sword Committee strictly forbade sword wielder from killing each other. Even if your entire family was killed by a sword wielder, you had to file a complaint to the Sword Committee, and the Discipline Committee would arrest and capture your enemy. It was definitely not allowed to kill a sword wielder without permission.
If sword wielder killed each other, it would mean that the harmonious atmosphere of humanity that the Sword Committee strived to build would be broken. The trust between people would also be greatly damaged, so the Sword Committee would definitely not allow this to happen.
Even if you were a Spirit or Immortal Sword Tier sword wielder, the Sword Committee would still send out a powerful Immortal Sword Tier sword wielder, or even the Jiandi himself, to capture this criminal.
Of course, if this matter was done discreetly enough that the Sword Committee couldn't find any evidence, then the Sword Committee wouldn't say anything. In fact, even if they were sure that you were the one who did it, the Sword Committee would still pretend that they hadn't seen it because you were a Spirit or Immortal Sword Tier sword wielder.
But the problem was that Gu Xuan Yuan had killed Shi Jueyuan in front of Sword Immortal Ling Xu. Moreover, Shi Jueyuan wasn't just a small sword wielder, but also a Spirit Sword Tier sword wielder and the head of the Jiandi family. When this happened, Gu Xuan Yuan was already destined to become the target of the entire human race.
"You … you actually killed someone … you actually killed someone!" Sword Immortal Ling Xu exclaimed. He didn't think that Gu Xuan Yuan would dare to kill someone right in front of him.
Just as mentioned before, humans were very strict when it came to killing one another. No swordsman dared to kill another swordsman under the watchful eyes of the public. This would mean that the swordsman would be hunted down by the Sword Committee.
In Sword Immortal Ling Xu's entire life, he had never encountered a situation where a sword wielder killed someone right in front of him. Even after seeing Shi Jueyuan's head fly into the air, Sword Immortal Ling Xu still felt that Sword Immortal Ling Xu might not be dead. This Gu Xuan Yuan was only using an illusion technique. She didn't dare to actually kill Shi Jueyuan.
"That's right. This Gu Xuanyuan must have known that he was an Immortal sword rank sword wielder and had an Immortal sword rank medical pod. As long as he had a head, he could revive the other party within five minutes. That was why he dared to cut off Shi Jueyuan's head so viciously!"
This thought had just appeared in Sword Immortal Ling Xu's mind when it was completely destroyed by a streak of sword qi that followed closely behind. This streak of sword qi sliced Shi Jueyuan's head into a pile of minced meat without hesitation. This time, Shi Jueyuan had completely lost any chance of revival.
"You woman?
Are you crazy?
You actually dared to kill someone!
Do you know what kind of consequences you will face? "
Sword Immortal Ling Xu questioned Gu Xuanyuan in an incredulous tone as he stared at the bloodless Gu Xuanyuan in front of him. Even now, Sword Immortal Ling Xu still hadn't recovered from his shock. This woman really killed someone!
"So what if I killed him?"
Gu Xuanyuan said disdainfully, "Some people don't even kill an ant on the surface, but a single decision of theirs can cause the deaths of millions or even tens of millions of people.
How can I not kill this kind of bastard who doesn't directly kill a single person, but indirectly causes the deaths of countless people?
If I kill this b * stard today, tens of millions of people in Yuzhang City will be saved. I can't be more than happy about this outcome, so what's there to regret? "
"You …" Sword Immortal Ling Xu was stunned. He didn't think that Gu Xuanyuan would still be able to speak so righteously after killing someone. "Then you can collect evidence and report everything to the Sword Commission Headquarters. I believe that the Sword Commission Headquarters will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
"Sword Commission Headquarters?" Gu Xuanyuan sneered disdainfully, "What did Shi Jueyuan do wrong?
At most, it would be a mistake in decision-making. At worst, he would be scolded by netizens on the Internet and ordered by the Sword Committee to reflect at home. After two or three years, he would be able to jump out and show off his strength again.
The Sword Commission Headquarters can't really impose any severe punishment for a mistake like this. Otherwise, all those decision-makers from ancient times to the present would all be hung on the gallows. "
Sword Immortal Ling Xu had nothing to say. He knew that Gu Xuanyuan was right. Even if Gu Xuanyuan produced irrefutable evidence, even if Shi Jueyuan received the most fair trial for his crimes, Shi Jueyuan had merely made a mistake in decision-making.
As a leader, there were times when they made mistakes in decision-making. This was something that no one could avoid.
If a leader had to be punished for a serious crime because of a mistake in decision-making, then which leader in this world would be able to live in peace?
After all, even the leaders of the Sword Commission Headquarters had times when they made mistakes in decision-making. When that time came, would they be sentenced to death?
"Do you know what kind of ending you will face if you use this sword?" Sword Immortal Ling Xu took a deep breath.
"Setting aside how many Immortal sword rank or even Emperor sword rank sword bearers will come after you, do you have the confidence to escape from me?"
As Sword Immortal Ling Xu's voice fell, the Wangshu Sword behind him instantly broke through the void. The entire sword lady walked into the void, and Gu Xuanyuan completely lost her connection to the Wangshu Sword.
The void had always been Guhan's greatest weakness. Even though she had become a spirit sword rank sword bearer now, Gu Xuanyuan had no way of attacking an opponent hidden in the void. She could only passively defend … and any defense would be broken one day. So if she really fought with Sword Immortal Ling Xu now, then Guhan was bound to face great trouble.
"Then let's fight!"
Gu Xuanyuan said expressionlessly, as if this Wangshu Sword hidden in the void posed no threat to her.
"…"
But after a long time, Gu Xuanyuan still did not receive an attack from the void.
"Could it be that this Wangshu Sword is testing my patience?"
Guhan thought to himself. He did not dare to let down his guard in the slightest. Because if he let down his guard even a little, it was very likely that the Wangshu Sword would come charging out from the void and deal a fatal blow to him, who was currently unprotected.
"Forget it, you can go!"
Suddenly, Sword Immortal Ling Xu let out a long sigh. Then, the void beside Sword Immortal Ling Xu was broken again. The Wangshu Sword walked out of the void of its own accord and stood behind Sword Immortal Ling Xu again.
"You're letting me go?
Don't you want to capture me? After all, I killed a person right in front of you. I killed a swordsman, and I killed the patriarch of an Emperor Sword Family. "
Guhan could tell that this Sword Immortal Ling Xu really wanted to let him go. This surprised Guhan, because this was an outcome that Guhan did not expect.
"First of all, now is the most dangerous time for Yuzhang City. You were able to kill Shi Jueyuan with a single strike, so I'm afraid that your battle prowess is second only to mine in Yuzhang City. If the two of us fight, it will definitely be an earth-shattering battle. This will not do Yuzhang City any good.
If the two of us fight to the point where both of us are injured, then who will protect Yuzhang City?
So I can't fight you. I only have one enemy at the moment, and that is that damned giant dragon, "Sword Immortal Ling Xu said with a long sigh.
"Second of all, I have long since disliked this guy. He is too selfish, so selfish that even I am about to be infected by his selfishness.
Selfish people are the kind of people I hate the most. Thanks to your sword, otherwise I would have gradually become the kind of person I hate the most.
So, you can leave. I won't fight you, nor will I capture you.
But I will report your actions today to the Sword Committee Headquarters. As for how the Sword Committee Headquarters will act, that is not my concern. "
"Many thanks!"
Sword Immortal Ling Xu's words caused Guhan's heart to tremble. Guhan, who had originally despaired over the internal strife of humans, suddenly realized that humans were actually still good. There were still rational people in the majority.
After all, there was only one brute like Shi Jueyuan. After all, humans were a race that always stood in the darkness and yearned for the light.
At this moment, Guhan's heart surged with admiration for Sword Immortal Ling Xu. It was a kind of admiration that came from the depths of his heart.
Most of the swordsman were still good. This was very important to Guhan, because only such humans were worthy of Guhan's rescue. Guhan did not want to save a bunch of animals in the end.
"Looks like leaving Yuzhang City to you was indeed a good choice, Senior Ling Xu."
A smile appeared on Gu Xuanyuan's face, like a brilliant spring flower blooming in April or May. Sword Immortal Ling Xu couldn't help but feel a sense of intoxication as he murmured to himself, "Wow … I think I'm seeing that wild chrysanthemum on Ruyu's head again!"
"Who is Ruyu?"
He didn't think that Gu Xuanyuan would hear Sword Immortal Ling Xu's quiet murmur to himself. Gu Xuanyuan took the initiative to ask.
"Ruyu is the love of my life!
Back then, I couldn't afford flowers, so I could only risk my life to pluck a wild chrysanthemum from outside the city and bring it to her head. Unfortunately, she was unlucky. Before I could become a swordsman, she had already died from a terminal illness. If I could have become a swordsman earlier, then I would definitely have the ability to get the best doctors and equipment to treat her. Perhaps then she wouldn't have died. Unfortunately, I was still one step too late. "Sword Immortal Ling Xu said with a bitter smile that was tinged with nostalgia.
"…" To be honest, Guhan was feeling very bad right now.
"Then do you still want the Sword Maidens in my hands?" Gu Xuanyuan asked again.
"No need!"
Sword Immortal Ling Xu waved his hand. "I do have my own selfish motives. If Yuzhang City can't be defended in the end, then please give all the Sword Maidens to your little brother!
He will definitely be able to protect these Sword Maidens.
"Oh, and your little brother's disciple, that little girl named Lu Xihua. She has been sent by Shi Jueyuan to London City by road. He says he wants to make amends on your little brother's behalf.
Just let your little brother personally go to London City. I've met Long Shi Jiandi before. He's actually a very good person. He won't make things difficult for your little brother. At the very least, he won't kill him like you did! "
Sword Immortal Ling Xu revealed a self-deprecating smile and left the Sword Pavilion without another word. At this moment, only Gu Xuanyuan was left in the Sword Pavilion.
Guhan gazed at the brand-new dimensional pocket in his hand. This was the dimensional pocket that he used to store the Sword Maidens.
"With me here, Yuzhang City is as stable as Mount Tai!"