"No, no need... no need!"

Facing Wang Xin, Wang Zhao couldn't help but feel a little guilty, quickly defending himself: "I was just talking casually, of course, I still trust Junze."

He had long experienced Wang Xin's temperament. Back when he was only at the Condensing Truth stage, Wang Xin dared to make a move against him, let alone now that Wang Xin has stepped into the Refining Spirit stage. In comparison, his own strength really wasn't worth mentioning.

"Second Uncle, you're an elder, how can you not keep your word?"

Lifting his head, Wang Xin chuckled and shook his head: "Let's start now, no refusals, or I'll get angry."

"..."

Such a blatant threat immediately threw Wang Zhao into a panic, hurriedly moving closer to Wang Cheng, exclaiming urgently: "Big brother, restrain Xin'er!"

Although Wang Cheng was somewhat annoyed by Wang Zhao's foolish behavior, he couldn't refuse under such circumstances. He turned to Wang Xin and scolded: "Xin'er, stop it. Your Second Uncle has mediocre talent. Forcing him to cultivate such a dangerous technique is like sending him to his death."

"Dangerous? Second Uncle didn't say that just now." Wang Xin mocked again.

"Alright, don't mind him."

Shaking his head, Wang Junze pulled on Wang Xin and said lightly.

Hearing Wang Junze's words, Wang Xin finally relented, glaring coldly at him and sheathing her sword.

"Brother, tell me, should I give it a try?"

Ignoring the others, Wang Xin hesitantly asked.

She was cultivating a Fire Attribute technique, so logically, she didn't need to practice this one. However, she was getting impatient staying here with these people, not to mention that, although hazardous, relic techniques were undeniably highly valuable. It would be a shame to give up on them.

Hearing this, Wang Junze hesitated for a moment.

From a safety perspective, he certainly didn't want his sister to take risks. But staying here wasn't necessarily safe either. For instance, if he died deep within the relic, or if the Deserters ultimately seized the relic, then staying here could be more dangerous.

Moreover, thinking of that extreme cold turning into scorching heat at the last stage, Wang Junze couldn't help but be intrigued.

After thinking it through, Wang Junze finally said: "The process is painful, but... if you can endure, it might offer unexpected gains. If you wish to cultivate, you can give it a try."

Between ice and fire, they are not absolutely opposed. Moreover, this is a Body Tempering technique. If she truly masters it, it would undoubtedly be beneficial for Wang Xin.

Regarding Xin'er's natural talent, Wang Junze still had a lot of confidence.

"No, Wang Xin cannot cultivate!"

What Wang Junze didn't expect was that as soon as he spoke, before Wang Xin could respond, Wang Zhao promptly objected loudly.

"Hmm?"

Raising an eyebrow, Wang Junze's gaze immediately fell on this Second Uncle.

"... It's too dangerous. What I mean is, Xin'er really doesn't need to take such a huge risk." Wang Zhao realized his reaction seemed a bit excessive and quickly tried to cover up.

Wang Junze didn't believe Wang Zhao was truly worried about Wang Xin. With a quick turn of thought, he immediately understood.

A hint of a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth, and Wang Junze said coldly: "Oh? Are you thinking of leaving Xin'er here as a hostage, worried that I might not return?"

Wang Zhao's face turned a bit awkward, but this remark undoubtedly hit the nail on the head regarding his true intentions.

Others might not know, but he understood clearly. Not even Wang Cheng had any restraint over Wang Junze. As for others, it was even more irrelevant. If Wang Junze escaped and truly didn't return, wouldn't they be as good as dead?

On the contrary, if Wang Xin stayed, then Wang Junze would surely exhaust every means to find a way back to save her.

In fact, Wang Zhao wasn't the only one thinking this. Even if others had thought of it, they didn't dare say it out loud, but Wang Zhao, relying on his status, directly exposed it.

To call it foolish, Wang Zhao really wasn't that stupid. After so many attempts, he was quite clear on it. Even though Wang Junze and Wang Xin didn't fancy him, they wouldn't attack first. Otherwise, if it were anyone else unrelated, even given two more guts, he wouldn't dare speak such words.

"It's not about any hostage nonsense, but... having Xin'er stay does make everyone feel at ease."

At this point, Wang Zhao had no choice but to brace himself and finish speaking: "Wang Junze, if you genuinely don't intend to abandon us, why not have Xin'er stay? Didn't you just say it's just about being stuck here a bit longer? As for Ice Crystals... I think everyone would be happy to share some for Miss Xin'er."

"Indeed, there's no need to worry about the Ice Crystals. I'm willing to offer some part of mine to Miss Xin'er."

In an instant, people around began to voice their support.

Though they didn't dare to explicitly suggest leaving Wang Xin behind, they clearly agreed with the proposal.

"Since when is it your place to decide whether I stay or not?"

With a cold laugh, before Wang Junze could respond, Wang Xin coldly retorted: "Are you saying if my brother doesn't return, I have to die with you all?"

A gleam of chilling killing intent flashed in her eyes, and Wang Xin said icily: "The cultivation technique is right here for everyone to see. If anyone doesn't want their life and death in somebody else's hands, they are free to cultivate it themselves. But isn't it unreasonable for your cowardice to doom others to wait for death with you?"

"If that's the case, no need to wait for rescue. Let's settle life and death here right now."

As she spoke, Wang Xin once again grasped her sword, and her icy gaze slowly swept across everyone present.

"Miss Xin'er, don't misunderstand us. We didn't mean that."

Seeing Wang Xin about to make things ugly, the Elder of the Divine Blade Sect quickly came out to mediate: "I believe everyone had no such intentions. It's just that we're all a bit worried in this situation... If you can truly master the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, everyone would just be congratulating you."

After a pause, the Elder of the Divine Blade Sect continued: "However, time is indeed running out, and we can't afford further delays. After all, the Deserters aren't trapped, and it's best for Young Master Wang to leave here first to assist the Commandery Princess and the Saintess. Otherwise... if delayed back and forth, and the Deserters seize the relic, we all face death."

This was a more fair explanation, pointing out the most crucial point!

Su Yuwei, Luo Qingxuan, and the others' outcome against the Deserters was the real key to deciding everything. As opposed to quarrelling over trivial matters here, letting Wang Junze leave first was indeed the better choice.

"As for Miss Xin'er, Young Master Wang, there's no need to worry. I pledge my life that after you leave, we will ensure no one obstructs Miss Xin'er from cultivating! If she succeeds, her decision to stay or leave will be her own!"

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