CHAPTER 477: CHAPTER 447: BEHEADING HAN YUANQING, NEW TEAM LEADER CANDIDATE

There’s nothing left to ask at this point.

The truth is already clear.

Indeed, it was Han Yuanqing who first acted as an assassin, violating the rules of the Dubhe Institute.

This point Han Yuanqing has already personally admitted, leaving no doubt.

Zhao Changchuan, on the side, secretly thought that indeed, Han Yuanqing brought this upon himself by violating the rules of the Dubhe Institute.

The rest of the Fuyao Sect disciples either shook their heads and sighed or displayed disappointment, disappointed that Han Yuanqing would violate the rules of the Dubhe Institute, isn’t that like lifting a stone to smash one’s own foot?

Especially at such a crucial moment, acting as an elder of the Fuyao Sect, it’s really inappropriate.

"Alright, under the Divine Inquiry Talisman, the truth has come to light."

Zhang Zhixuan slowly spoke, glanced at Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei, then swept his gaze over everyone.

"Here, I would like to remind all Daoist friends present that the Dubhe Institute does not care what grievances or irreconcilable feuds you have between you, but as long as this campaign is ongoing, it is strictly forbidden for anyone to attack fellow cultivators!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Zhang Zhixuan withdrew the Divine Inquiry Talisman and summoned a flying sword, intending to execute Han Yuanqing in front of everyone.

After the effect of the Divine Inquiry Talisman disappeared, Han Yuanqing immediately regained clarity.

At the same time, what he had said under the effect of the Divine Inquiry Talisman instantly appeared in his mind.

This caused Han Yuanqing’s face to turn pale, hurriedly looking at Zhang Zhixuan.

"Master, I realize my mistake, I plead for mercy, I beg the Dubhe Institute for leniency!"

Having said that, Han Yuanqing disregarded his dignity and immediately knelt on the ground with a thud, hoping to plead with Zhang Zhixuan.

"I think Elder Han does not need to do this."

Zhang Zhixuan coldly responded, and before Han Yuanqing could take further action, he summoned the flying sword and slashed at Han Yuanqing.

"Those who violate the rules of the Dubhe Institute shall be punished!"

With a swish, Han Yuanqing’s head was severed by the sword.

Zhang Zhixuan was utterly merciless, showing no leniency whatsoever.

"Fellow Daoists, today’s crimes committed by Han Yuanqing should serve as a warning to you all, do not follow in his footsteps!"

"Please also keep the rules set by the Dubhe Institute ingrained in your minds, do not violate them."

"Guarding the Black Flood Dragon River task has also been hard on you all these days."

As he said this, Zhang Zhixuan’s gaze fell on Lu Yuanshan.

"Lu Daoist, now that Han Yuanqing has been executed, you shall take over the vacant captain position. Do you have any objections?"

"Everything is arranged by the seniors."

"Good."

There was a hint of appreciation in Zhang Zhixuan’s eyes.

Among those present, with his keen eyesight, he immediately saw that Lu Yuanshan possessed the strongest ability.

Being appointed as the new captain, none other than Lu Yuanshan was suitable.

However, while Zhang Zhixuan could see Lu Yuanshan’s outstanding strength, not all Fuyao Sect disciples agreed.

Firstly, Han Yuanqing was somewhat killed due to Lu Yuanshan, making it difficult for these Fuyao Sect disciples to be convinced when Lu Yuanshan takes over as captain, or even to follow Lu Yuanshan’s arrangements.

Secondly, among those Foundation Establishment cultivators present, Lu Yuanshan was not alone.

Xu Qingci of Cold Moon Palace had stayed at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment stage for quite some time.

As a result, many Fuyao Sect disciples believed Xu Qingci’s strength to be superior to Lu Yuanshan.

Moreover, the overall strength of Cold Moon Palace naturally exceeded Cyan Mountain Sect.

On what grounds can Lu Yuanshan serve as captain?

"Master, concerning the choice of captain, I believe careful consideration should be given."

A disciple of the Fuyao Sect spoke, named Song Feng, among the Fuyao Sect disciples, one of the strongest, at Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation, soon to be Foundation Establishment.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhixuan glanced at Song Feng with a tone containing a hint of unquestioning, "Does this young friend mean to say that my appointment of Lu Yuanshan as the new captain is unfair?"

"This..."

Song Feng was stunned upon hearing this, where would he dare to offend Zhang Zhixuan, immediately appearing hesitant, and unable to speak for a moment.

Before Song Feng could say more, Zhang Zhixuan’s tone deepened, "There’s no need to discuss further on the new captain choice, Lu Yuanshan is the most qualified."

"I hope every Daoist friend will follow Lu Yuanshan’s arrangements in the future, and do not commit any violations."

"Alright, the matter is settled, I also need to return to report. Fellow Daoists, we shall meet again."

After cupping his hands towards Lu Yuanshan and others, Zhang Zhixuan waved his sleeve and retrieved the Memory Bead, then flew towards Purple Fire Castle on a streak of sword light.

He needed to report back after dealing with Han Yuanqing.

And after executing Han Yuanqing, a report had to be made to Wind Yuzi, to get him to dispatch a Foundation Establishment cultivator to join Lu Yuanshan and the team to help guard the Black Flood Dragon River.

The Black Flood Dragon River wasn’t easy to guard.

After Zhang Zhixuan left, seeing Han Yuanqing’s body on the ground, many Fuyao Sect disciples showed regret for their elder violating the rules of the Dubhe Institute, being executed here, feeling it was not worth it.

Knowing the rules of the Dubhe Institute were strict and not to be violated, yet he took such a great risk, now he paid the price.

No one present dared say anything about Han Yuanqing being executed by the cultivators of the Dubhe Institute.

"Alas, stop looking, let’s properly bury Elder Han, do not let him become food for the demon beasts."

"Song Feng, stop just looking, you handle this."

Zhao Changchuan spoke up, then ordered Song Feng to act, clean up Han Yuanqing’s body and head for burial nearby.

Han Yuanqing violated the rules of the Dubhe Institute and was executed by Dubhe Institute cultivators, bringing this matter back to the Fuyao Sect for burial was evidently inappropriate, more or less would cause some higher-ups in the sect to complain that Han Yuanqing stained the name of Fuyao Sect.

In Zhao Changchuan’s view, a cultivator falling outside, the burial place doesn’t matter.

After dealing with Han Yuanqing, Lu Yuanshan and his party resumed their usual activities, those patrolling were patrolling, those guarding were guarding.

Soon, downstream of the Black Flood Dragon River, two figures appeared on the eastern horizon.

The two figures came flying by sword and appeared upstream of the Black Flood Dragon River.

Lu Yuanshan and Xu Qingci focused their sight and found that one of them was Zhang Zhixuan.

Following Zhang Zhixuan was a cultivator wielding a gourd spiritual artifact, closely behind Zhang Zhixuan, landing in front of Lu Yuanshan and others.

"Lu Daoist, we meet again."

Zhang Zhixuan smiled faintly and nodded slightly towards Xu Qingci and the others as a greeting.

"The person behind me is Han Youdao, a loose cultivator from the Nine Cold Mountain League."

"After Han Yuanqing was executed, he will replace Han Yuanqing and assist you in guarding the Black Flood Dragon River."

Zhang Zhixuan introduced the loose cultivator from Nine Cold Mountain he had brought.