Fifth-level Sword Intent burst forth, and Qin Chu directly suppressed the two Gu Family members; while there were many who possessed fifth-level Sword Intent, the ordinary members of the Gu Family had not yet reached this Realm.
"Bullying the weak, ganging up on the few, your Gu Family has done it all. This Seat will not be polite to you then. Kill!" Qin Longxuan, wearing a bamboo hat, appeared. If it were a battle between peers, he wouldn't interfere, as that would be a trial for Qin Chu. But the other party directly acted shamelessly, not only engaging in a group fight but also sending fifth-rank Cultivators to attack Qin Chu. He could not tolerate this.
A group of black-clad figures with Face coverings appeared and began to ruthlessly kill the Gu Family members. It was a one-sided slaughter, with virtually no comparability between the two sides.
The forces Qin Longxuan had gathered had no weaklings. Some of the weaker members of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land from back then were either killed or committed suicide.
That's right, they committed suicide!
To avoid being humiliated, becoming a burden to their clansmen, and not wanting to be prisoners, during the chaotic battle back then, some weaker members of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land who had poor talent and undeveloped cultivation directly committed suicide for righteousness. Therefore, the Vermilion Bird Clan members now gathered by Qin Longxuan were all skilled Vermilion Bird Clan experts who had escaped after the Clan Chief ordered a retreat, and their cultivation and strength were all very good.
"Everyone, please give the Alchemist Guild and Yuan Qi some Face, not asking for much, just one survivor." Yuan Qi appeared.
"Why?" Qin Longxuan looked at Yuan Qi.
"Only for the truth, to let the living carry the right and wrong of this place back to Sacred Martial City, so that some matters of right and wrong can be brought to light!" Yuan Qi said.
"Leave one below fifth-rank, kill those above fifth-rank!" Qin Longxuan shouted to the forces of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land.
Qin Chu didn't concern himself with these matters. At this time, he was still fighting the two Gu Family members. The pressure brought by two fifth-rank Heavenly Origin Realm Cultivators was quite significant, but he had Sword Spirit Realm and Sword Intent, so his combat power was not comparable to the opponents'.
As Qin Chu unleashed his Undying Sword and Startling God Transformation, one of the Gu Family members was pierced through the throat by Qin Chu's sword; with only one remaining, he was even less of a match for Qin Chu. After a few more rounds of fighting, Qin Chu's Azure Spirit Sword pierced into his glabella.
After dealing with his opponents, Qin Chu did not make any further moves but watched the battle.
Gu Zhengtian's strength was very formidable. After all, he was an Elder of the Gu Family, a renowned expert even in Sacred Martial City, but he was not on the same level as Qin Longxuan.
Qin Longxuan was the Enforcement Elder of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land, an extraordinary powerhouse in the past, who was only injured when surrounded by people from the Blazing Thunder Holy Land. Gu Zhengtian was far from his match. With every clash, Gu Zhengtian was sent flying, and then Qin Longxuan's longsword pierced through his chest.
"Who exactly are you?" Feeling his life force draining away, Gu Zhengtian's eyes were filled with confusion. He couldn't understand how such a powerful expert had appeared? And one who didn't give the Gu Family any Face!
"Who I am is not important. Didn't you want to talk about strength and reason? This Seat will tell you, you are not qualified to talk about strength, nor are you qualified to talk about reason!" Qin Longxuan returned Gu Zhengtian's words to Qin Chu, verbatim, back to Gu Zhengtian.
Gu Zhengtian looked at Yuan Qi, and at Chu Shan beside Yuan Qi. Chu Shan's words echoed in his mind. Chu Shan had said that if he didn't heed the advice, he would die in Sky Sword City. Now, he truly had fallen in Sky Sword City.
Only one survivor was left; all other Gu Family members were slaughtered.
Qin Longxuan waved his hand, and the Vermilion Bird Holy Land forces collected the spoils of war and then vanished from sight.
He glanced at Qin Chu, ignored the surviving Gu Family member, and Qin Longxuan left. Leaving one survivor was giving Face to the Alchemist Guild and Yuan Qi.
"I told him, if he didn't heed the advice, he would die in Sky Sword City, but he just wouldn't listen!" Chu Shan shook his head. He had his own judgment on some matters. Qin Longxuan's strength was too terrifying. He swaggered around Sky Sword City, and no one could easily investigate him.
Qin Chu looked at the surrounding crowd, "I, Qin Chu, never proactively provoke anyone, but whoever provokes me, I also do not fear. Perhaps my strength is not enough, but I have the determination and courage to fight to the end."
Leaving that statement, Qin Chu turned and returned to the inn. He felt that it was probably hard for him to calm down now. He was already exposed to the public, and some people with ulterior motives would target him. The White Tiger Holy Land and the Blazing Thunder Holy Land were currently locked in a deadly struggle with Blade God Valley and hadn't found the time yet, but sooner or later, they would come looking for trouble. Qin Chu wasn't afraid, he just felt that his strength wasn't enough.
Lin Hanyue received the news, and he also couldn't understand in his heart. He couldn't figure out which force Qin Chu belonged to. Qin Longxuan and the others were too aggressive, completely disregarding who their opponents were, and ruthlessly striking. Two waves of Gu Family members had already been wiped out.
"Husband, this child Qin Chu is very cultured and dignified in his speech. He is not an evil person, which indicates that the force he comes from is not biased. These few conflicts, weren't they all because he was bullied?" Lin Hanyue's wife came to his side.
"I know that, I just can't quite figure it out! Alas, the world is in chaos. Later, I will resign from the City Lord position and travel the world with you and Qing'er. These disputes have no meaning for us." Lin Hanyue thought for a moment and said.
Madam Lin held Lin Hanyue's arm and said nothing, supporting whatever decision he made.
Yuan Qi brought the sole surviving Gu Family member to the Alchemist Guild, and then called in two enforcers.
"Escort him to the Alchemist Headquarters in Sacred Martial City. There's no need to consider meeting President Gu; directly meet the other Vice Presidents and Elders of the Alchemist Guild. Preferably, Elder Lin should be present. You explain what happened in Sky Sword City, and also mention this Seat's advice to the Gu Family members! And you, you'd best tell the truth. The facts are clear; your Gu Family cannot quibble. If you anger the other party, your Gu Family might be gone." Yuan Qi instructed the two enforcers he had arranged and also warned the sole surviving Gu Family member.
The two Alchemist Guild enforcers cupped their fists to Yuan Qi and left with the sole surviving Gu Family member.
"Why aren't we looking for Gu Zhengxiong anymore?" Chu Shan asked. Qin Longfeng, who had been silent, also looked at Yuan Qi.
"It's useless to see Gu Zhengxiong. The Gu Family has suffered twice in Sky Sword City, and Gu Zhengxiong already hates us. We can no longer maintain a relationship with the Gu Family. In this situation, we must let the Alchemist Headquarters know that while something did happen on our territory in Sky Sword City, it was all because the Gu Family members were indiscreet. It's not that we disregarded our friendship; it's that the Gu Family members couldn't be helped." Yuan Qi explained. The deaths of Gu Zhengtian and others made Yuan Qi change his attitude. He knew that it was useless to talk to Gu Zhengxiong, and it was sufficient to directly inform the Alchemist Headquarters of the situation.
In the Azure Dragon Clan Holy Land, within a luxurious study, a man dressed in a brocade robe sat in a grand armchair. A woman of around thirty stood beside him, and Shang Shuyu stood opposite them.
"Yu'er, what are you thinking? Since you ran away, why come back so quickly? Why not stay out and play for a few more years!" The middle-aged man looked at Shang Shuyu and said. He was the Saint Lord of the Azure Dragon Holy Land and Shang Shuyu's father.