Assassination

Chu Li shook his head as he said, "Commander, this might not work. They're a ragtag bunch, after all. They aren't comparable to the Holy Church of Light." 

The Holy Church of Light would definitely send someone to aid Gu Qi and learn from their previous failures by sending over a more powerful martial arts master.

The masters from various Martial Art Sects were strong, but they were not comparable to the top-notch masters from the Holy Church of Light. 

If this kill order were to be issued, there would only be meaningless casualties which could harm the Ji Dynasty martial arts world's vitality. It would be better not to have it published.

Xu Huande piped up. "This time, the Emperor has sent four High Officials of the imperial harem to protect the Ning Brothers, so once Gu Qi is caught, they will kill him at all cost." 

Chu Li nodded. "High Officials of the imperial harem... Has the Emperor ended his Isolated Cultivation?"