I Have A Sword

Chapter 1038: Return

He had to protect Nalan Gu at all costs because they had all taken bribes for Nalan Gu. If Nalan Gu wasn't selected, the Nalan Clan would certainly not let it go, and he didn't want to offend the Nalan Clan over such a minor matter!

It was well known that the Nalan Clan's connections and influence were terrifying. If he offended them over this trivial issue, his future at Guanxuan Academy would be completely ruined.

Upon hearing Commander Shi's words, Ye Guan chuckled. "You're a commander, but you're knowingly breaking the rules?"

Commander Shi's face was full of disdain. "How naive. Young man, we have a hundred ways to kill you and your family, all without breaking the law. Do you believe me?"

The pretense was dropped, so there was no need for him to hide anything.

The young man wasn't going to cooperate? If that's the case, then it was simple—kill him!

Ye Guan stared at Commander Shi. "I don't believe you."

Commander Shi looked at Ye Guan for a moment, and then he suddenly laughed. "Let's test that, then."

"Turn off the Cloud Recorder," Commander Shi ordered.

The hidden Cloud Recorder was then turned off.

Commander Shi looked at Ye Guan and said, "I declare Nalan Gu as the winner."

Ye Guan nodded. "Fine, I'll file an imperial complaint."

Commander Shi laughed, "You're truly naive. Let me tell you, our people are in every department, including the Law Enforcement Guards. Who do you think they'll believe? An insignificant ant like you or their own people?

"Besides, do you think you'll leave here alive? It seems you've forgotten, but deaths are allowed in duels."

Commander Shi vanished, reappearing in front of Ye Guan.

He swung his fist at Ye Guan's head.

It was a lethal blow.

In the past, there had been some who weren't willing to cooperate, and their solution was simple—they killed them. After all, the rules allowed for death.

However, the punch hit nothing, as Ye Guan had already moved several meters away.

The missed punch made Commander Shi frown deeply. The next moment, he stomped with his right foot and shot toward Ye Guan like a bolt of lightning.

The attack missed as well, as Ye Guan had reappeared behind him.

Commander Shi's expression grew serious. He was shocked. How could a mere Immortal Realm youth dodge his attacks? Was the young man hiding his strength?

Thinking of this, a hint of caution appeared in his eyes.

Ye Guan glanced at Commander Shi and said, "You claim the Law Enforcement Guards has your people? I don't believe it. I want to test that."

With that, he turned to leave.

Seeing Ye Guan walking away, a sinister look flashed in Commander Shi's eyes. He charged forward, aiming another punch at the back of Ye Guan's head.

At this point, it was a life-or-death situation. Although he sensed that this young man was not simple, he had no choice but to kill him first. Whatever the consequences, the Nalan Clan and the Guanxuan Guards could bear the burden.

Ye Guan turned around, pressing down with his right hand.

Boom!

Commander Shi was sent flying backward, tumbling dozens of meters away.

When he finally stopped, he was utterly stunned, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.

Not far away, Nalan Gu was equally shocked. Although Commander Shi was merely an elder guard, he was still a peak Time Immortal Realm cultivator. Despite that, he was actually sent flying?

How much strength had this young man been hiding?

Ye Guan ignored the two and walked away.

After Ye Guan left, Commander Shi snarled, "Guards! A student has broken the rules. He has attacked the commander!"

***

Ye Guan encountered Fang Yu outside.

Fang Yu's face was grim.

Ye Guan walked up to him and asked, "Did you lose?"

Fang Yu smiled bitterly. "My opponent was Ye Yun, so you know what happened."

"Would you dare join me in filing a complaint?"

Fang Yu was stunned. "Brother Yang, you..."

"My opponent was Nalan Gu. You know."

"You won?"

Ye Guan nodded.

Fang Yu was shocked. He hadn't expected that his new acquaintance, Brother Yang, could defeat Nalan Gu.

Fang Yu realized something and asked, "Is there any trouble?"

Ye Guan nodded. "I'm going to the Hall of Justice to file a complaint. Will you come?"

"I can't." Fang Yu immediately shook his head. "Brother Yang, I'm sorry."

Ye Guan patted his shoulder. "I understand."

With that, he turned and left, vanishing in an instant.

Fang Yu was greatly astonished. What kind of technique was that?

Just then, Commander Shi led a few Guanxuan Guards outside. He froze upon realizing that Ye Guan was nowhere to be found. He then turned to Fang Yu and asked, "Where did Yang Guan go?"

Fang Yu shook his head. "I don't know."

Of course, he knew Ye Guan had gone to the Hall of Justice to file a complaint, but he had no intentions of stabbing the latter in the back.

Commander Shi narrowed his eyes. "Arrest him."

At his command, several Guanxuan Guards rushed toward Fang Yu.

Fang Yu was shocked. "What are you doing? I haven't broken any laws—"

In the end, he chose not to resist.

They were talking about the Guanxuan Guards here! If he were to resist, they could easily pin a crime on him. Not only would he suffer, but his entire Fang Clan would face extermination as well.

After arresting Fang Yu, Commander Shi's face grew dark. "He must have gone to file a complaint at the Hall of Justice. Let's go."

With that, he led his men and turned around to leave.

***

The Hall of Justice was responsible for upholding the law, so it wielded significant power. It had the authority to oversee and enforce the rules across all departments.

Soon, Ye Guan arrived at the entrance of the Hall of Justice. There was a large drum beside the hall, and it was placed there by the Guanxuan Committee. It was called the Thunder Drum, and if someone had grievances, they could strike it. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Ye Guan glanced at the grand Hall of Justice. He walked up to the drum and struck it hard with a mallet.

Boom...

The deep sound of the drum reverberated loudly through the air.

Ye Guan's actions immediately drew countless eyes, and the passersby on the street turned to look at him in astonishment.

A black-robed elder emerged from the Hall of Justice. He stared at Ye Guan and said, "Come with me."

Then, he turned around and walked away.

Ye Guan followed him.

Before long, they arrived at a side hall. The black-robed elder sat at the head of the room and looked at Ye Guan. He frowned upon seeing that Ye Guan hadn't bowed. "What grievances have you decided to air out?"

Ye Guan replied, "I'm here to report Commander Shi of the Guanxuan Guards for favoritism and corruption!"

Reporting someone from the Guanxuan Guards?

The black-robed elder was stunned. Then he asked, "Are you certain?"

Ye Guan nodded. "I'm certain."

"Explain the situation in detail."

Ye Guan recounted the entire story.

After hearing Ye Guan's account, the black-robed elder's face darkened. He hadn't expected this to involve the Nalan Clan.

He was well aware of the backdoor dealings between the members of the Guanxuan Guards, as even the Hall of Justice had similar practices. Many positions had already been predetermined before they were announced!

The elder looked at Ye Guan as if he was staring at a dead man.

Challenging the system? That was tantamount to seeking death.

Just then, a guard quickly walked up to the elder and whispered a few words.

Ye Guan overheard the conversation.

The black-robed elder glanced at Ye Guan and said, "Wait here."

He then stood up and left.

Ye Guan closed his eyes and waited.

Soon, footsteps echoed through the hall. Ye Guan opened his eyes to see a middle-aged man walking in and sitting at the head of the room.

The middle-aged man was none other than Commander Shi.

Commander Shi sneered. "Surprised?"

Ye Guan shook his head. "Not really."

Commander Shi glared at him. "How do you think you can fight us?"

Several Guanxuan Guards appeared, including Nalan Gu, who stared at Ye Guan with killing intent. If it weren't for this man, he would already be a Guanxuan Guard.

An ant actually dared to challenge the rules? How ridiculous.

Ye Guan glanced at the Guanxuan Guards and transmitted, "Master Pagoda, I knew the Guanxuan Academy would eventually become corrupt. I just didn't expect it to happen so soon."

Little Pagoda replied, "As soon as people gain power, corruption follows."

"I was negligent—no, it's not just me. Little Jia and the others were negligent as well."

If it weren't for his abrupt decision to explore Little Guan City, he wouldn't have discovered these issues, and the people at the bottom of the ladder certainly wouldn't report the corruption.

Thanks to the academy's continuous expansion, the committee's priority were external affairs, leading to some internal laxity, allowing corruption to take root.

Ye Guan gathered his thoughts and looked at Commander Shi. "Aren't you curious about me?"

"Earlier, I was curious, as not just anyone would dare do this. You must have some backer, but now..." Commander Shi shook his head slightly and said, "I no longer care who you are, because I have no interest in a dead man."

Several powerful auras suddenly appeared inside the grand hall.

Commander Shi stared at Ye Guan. "Kill him. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility."

Upon hearing Commander Shi's order, several powerful figures charged at Ye Guan.

"How dare you!" An enraged voice echoed throughout the heavens and the earth. Immediately afterward, the entire Guanxuan Hall was reduced to nothingness.

Commander Shi and the others were utterly shocked.

A lady slowly approached from not far away.

Commander Shi was completely petrified to see the lady.

The lady was none other than Nalan Jia!

Countless terrifying cultivators were following closely behind Nalan Jia.

At the same time, innumerable terrifying auras took to the sky throughout the Guanxuan Universe Region, and they headed straight for the Hall of Justice all for one reason.

It was for that man—that man was back!