"The Lin Family can also vouch for it."

Lin Tong also immediately spoke up: "If anything happens to Miss Xin'er because of others, Young Master Wang can hold me, Lin Tong, accountable."

The promises from the Divine Blade Sect and the Lin Family carry significant weight. With this, not to mention Wang Zhao, no one else would dare to entertain any underhanded thoughts.

This is indeed the change brought about by the increase in strength. For Wang Junze now, even without relying on Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan, he already has enough influence and deterrence.

"Thank you! I also promise everyone, unless I die, I will definitely find a way to return and rescue everyone!"

With a slight bow and a fist salute, Wang Junze softly expressed his gratitude and simultaneously made a promise.

While speaking, Wang Junze turned to Wang Xin again and gently said, "Xin'er, measure your strength accordingly. Even if you truly want to cultivate, do not rush it. I am here for everything."

After thinking for a moment, Wang Junze took out two Crimson Sun Fruits from his robe and handed them to Wang Xin.

Earlier, in the Spirit Garden, Wang Junze had picked a few Crimson Sun Fruits for emergencies. Now, by giving two to Wang Xin, he could ensure that, even if something unexpected happened, Wang Xin could quickly recover, allowing him to leave with peace of mind.

Looking at those two Crimson Sun Fruits, everyone's eyelids couldn't help but twitch slightly, but ultimately, no one dared to say anything further.

"Brother... take care of everything!"

Clutching Wang Junze's arm, Wang Xin knew she couldn't refuse any longer and had to softly urge him.

With a smile, Wang Junze patted his sister's head and, without further ado, plunged into the pool, diving directly into the entrance.

Outside, it wasn't noticeable, but upon entering the entrance, Wang Junze realized that this was an underground river. The terrain was extremely narrow, making it almost impossible for a person to turn over, let alone stand up or leave the water surface. Fortunately, the current wasn't fast, so there was no risk of crashing into rocks or walls.

However, as Wang Junze floated along the current, he quickly noticed that being completely submerged for a long time, the chill became increasingly intense. Moreover, the slow current meant that breathing was impossible throughout the process.

Even for a Martial Artist, holding one's breath for a prolonged period in such conditions would become very dangerous.

Almost instinctively, Wang Junze immediately employed the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, and soon his body was covered with a layer of profound ice. Most critically, in this state, his entire aura seemed to become extremely faint, allowing him to endure the lack of breathing for a more extended period.

Silently timing in his mind, about a little more than two periods of time passed, and Wang Junze suddenly felt the current accelerate dramatically. He barely had time to react before his entire body plummeted abruptly.

At the same time, his vision returned to normal, indicating that he had exited the underground river.

"Splash!"

The next moment, Wang Junze felt himself suddenly falling from the sky, directly plunging into the water.

This intense impact brought tremendous pressure, causing the layer of profound ice on his body to shatter instantly.

Bursting out of the water and instinctively looking up, Wang Junze discovered a towering waterfall of several hundred meters, realizing that he had just fallen directly from its top.

Realizing this, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a bit fearful. Fortunately, he had mastered the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, which provided the protection of profound ice. Otherwise, the fall alone would have severely injured, if not killed him.

Nevertheless, he had finally succeeded in exiting.

Following the direction of the current, Wang Junze quickly noticed a massive palace not far away. The entire structure was as translucent as jade, seemingly forged entirely from special profound ice!

This time, without needing any explanation, Wang Junze understood that this was the center of the ruins.

After floating along the current for another kilometer or so, Wang Junze finally landed ashore, arriving at the entrance of the palace.

Looking up, he saw a white jade plaque hanging above the palace, with the words "Yi Sword" engraved on it!

These words were in ancient seal script, which Wang Junze typically wouldn't recognize. Yet, embedded within them seemed to be a special power, allowing him to perceive their meaning clearly at a glance, even without recognizing the script.

More importantly, the closer he looked, the more he discovered that these two words harbored a tremendously powerful Sword Intent!

Buzz!

Simply staring at these two words for a while, Wang Junze suddenly felt a terrifying Sword Intent invade, as if his mind exploded in an instant, with every stroke of those words transforming into a sword technique, attacking him.

"Puff!"

In an instant, Wang Junze felt darkness before his eyes and involuntarily spat out a mouthful of blood.

So powerful!

Upon regaining consciousness, Wang Junze immediately lowered his head, averting his gaze!

Before this, Wang Junze never imagined that just a simple pair of words could contain such terrifying Sword Intent.

And this was only the carved words left on the plaque, which didn't actively attack. Otherwise, Wang Junze suspected that the Sword Intent contained in just these two words could easily kill him.

These words had presumably endured countless years, yet still possessed such terrifying Sword Intent. How powerful must the one who left these words have been?

In the Nine Martial Realms, Wang Junze had previously encountered the most powerful, which was merely someone who had achieved Heaven-Stepping. However, at that moment, Wang Junze understood with utmost clarity that compared to the one who left these words, even a Heaven-Stepping powerhouse was as insignificant as a speck of dust.

Wang Junze didn't even dare to speculate about the opponent's realm.

At that moment, Wang Junze couldn't help but develop a greater sense of awe for the palace.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Junze finally stepped forward, entering the palace.

Though dangerous, reaching this point naturally left no room for retreat.

Besides, those two words, "Yi Sword", also stirred more anticipation in Wang Junze's heart.

Among the five ice sculptures on the snowy plain, his strength had already improved significantly. Now, entering the core of these ruins, what kind of opportunity awaited him?

At this point, Wang Junze naturally understood that the Five Sword Techniques in Chess Swordsmanship could not be all there was, possibly... they might just be an introduction.

However, it's uncertain whether, upon entering, he would have the opportunity to receive further heritage.

Moreover, when faced with ruins left by such formidable figures, even Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan might encounter danger, right?

I don't even know whether they are safe now.

Compared to the conflict between himself and Jing Yuan, the trials faced by them against the Deserters' Heaven-Stepping powerhouses, and the potential dangers hidden deep within the palace, are undoubtedly countless times more perilous!

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