The expansive vertical elevator descended like a lowering floor, and one by one, the 'Godly Generals' filed out. They lined up on both sides, forming a crescent, gradually encircling Hexia and the other 'Sword Guardians.'
The current ruler of Jielou City, who was also the elder brother of Gu Yongrong, Gu Qianlou, stepped out slowly. He was draped in a cloak with a black base and golden edges, resembling an ancient, solitary ruler, while the metallic mask on his face was similar to some species of bird, giving off an image of austere majesty.
Beneath the mask, the black pupils slowly swept across the crowd. He showed complete disdain for these frail 'Sword Guardians' and only wanted to see who had been so audacious.
In the end, his gaze rested on the black-haired girl in the snow-white dress in the center. Seeing her face, similar to that of his once sister Gu Yongrong, his expression changed several times.
"Take her down," he ordered.
"Yes," they replied.
