"You won't make a move against him."

Su Yuwei replied indifferently, "Others might, but you, Luo Qingxuan, won't. You are a pure sword cultivator, and a Sword Path genius like Wang Junze—as long as he doesn't betray the Human Race—you couldn't bear to kill him."

Su Yuwei understood Luo Qingxuan's temperament very well. If Luo Qingxuan wanted to make a move against Wang Junze, it wouldn't have waited until now.

"Indeed, I won't kill him, but this is not something you can use to threaten me."

Her gaze turned cold as Luo Qingxuan scolded harshly.

"Say what you will." Su Yuwei was unfazed by Luo Qingxuan's attitude and said lightly, "In terms of strength, I am indeed not your equal, but until the last moment, who knows who the winner will be?"

These were words Luo Qingxuan had once said to Su Yuwei, now returned unchanged.

"Then let's see if you can live until that moment!" Luo Qingxuan snorted coldly, striking out with her sword once more toward Su Yuwei.

She indeed wouldn't harm Wang Junze, but she could kill Su Yuwei before Wang Junze obtained the complete inheritance.

As for whether the Judgment Department would still entrust such power to Wang Junze after Su Yuwei's death, or whether by then Wang Junze would still want to join the Judgment Department, it was hard to say. At least for now, she didn't care to think about these things.

"Hey, have either of you asked if I want to accept this?"

Seeing the two speaking as if they had already set the course of events, Wang Junze couldn't help but be at a loss for words.

Does no one care about my opinion?

"Hmm?"

For a moment, the gazes of Luo Qingxuan and Su Yuwei fell on Wang Junze.

This reaction from Wang Junze was unexpected to both of them.

After all, according to Su Yuwei's plan, whether it succeeded or failed, it would be beneficial to Wang Junze. Regardless, he should first obtain the inheritance; it wouldn't be a mistake, and the difference was whether Wang Junze could succeed before their life-and-death battle ended.

What's there to consider?

"I refuse!"

Taking a deep breath and feeling the pressure from their gaze, Wang Junze nevertheless spoke in a deep voice.

"I know this is very advantageous for me, but... who says that just because something has benefits, I must do it?"

Looking up, Wang Junze spoke seriously to the two, "Commandery Princess, the reason I am willing to join the Judgment Department is not because of the Judgment Department, but because of you... If you die here, even if I'm given control of the Northern Domain Judgment Department, what meaning would it have for me?"

"What nonsense are you spouting! Do you know how much power controlling the Northern Domain entails? At that time, you could stand on equal footing with Yuan Shouyi or Luo Qingxuan!" Su Yuwei reprimanded in frustration.

"So what?"

Wang Junze retorted, "Do you think I care about all that?"

"..."

Hearing this, Luo Qingxuan's eyes couldn't help but brighten.

To wield power over the Northern Domain, commanding decisions over the fates of many, owning limitless wealth—such power is what countless people desperately desire.

But... not everyone obsesses over it!

Take Luo Qingxuan, for instance; she simply doesn't care about such so-called power.

Wang Junze's words resonated with Luo Qingxuan, his temperament akin to that of a born sword cultivator.

"And you, Saintess, I admit that earlier when I obtained the Divine Sword, it was because you held back. But... this is a relic, and in the battle for the inheritance, I now have a greater advantage than you!" Filled with confidence, Wang Junze spoke again, "Saintess, do you dare to make a bet with me? If you obtain the inheritance, I will join the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Conversely... I ask you to let the Commandery Princess leave. How about that?"

"Hmm?"

These words caused Luo Qingxuan to raise her eyebrows slightly, invoking a sense of competitiveness.

She acknowledged that Wang Junze was indeed outstanding, but she didn't believe he could truly surpass her—not even after a trial of relics, she didn't think Wang Junze could best her.

And Wang Junze's wager seemed acceptable!

If she won, she could claim the relic's resources and have Wang Junze join the Profound Moon Sword Sect, which would achieve her aim completely.

As for Su Yuwei's life or death, it became unimportant.

And as for losing... Luo Qingxuan simply didn't believe she could lose!

"No way!"

Hearing Wang Junze's proposal, Su Yuwei interjected again, "Wang Junze, I've said entering the Northern Domain is the Director's order; failure is not an option. Even if I die here, it must be completed."

"And if you're dead, how will you complete it?"

Looking at Su Yuwei, Wang Junze questioned.

"I've already said..."

"And I've also said, I won't accept it!" Not waiting for Su Yuwei to finish, Wang Junze refused once more, "I'll repeat myself: while you're alive, I'll join the Judgment Department. If you die... what does the Judgment Department have to do with me?"

"Wang Junze!!!"

Being rebuffed by Wang Junze like this made Su Yuwei's expression turn extremely unsightly.

For so many years, she had always given orders and never been defied like this before.

Moreover, the previous Wang Junze had never been so bold!

"Hahahahaha!"

Seeing Su Yuwei's unpleasant expression, Luo Qingxuan couldn't help but laugh, "Interesting, fine! I'll bet with you!"

Su Yuwei's refusal only made Luo Qingxuan more delighted.

Having interacted with Wang Junze for so long, it was only until this moment that Luo Qingxuan gradually saw through Wang Junze's character. This kid was not someone to be manipulated at his core. Even if he really joined the Judgment Department, he wouldn't fully obey its commands.

Even if, hypothetically, such a Wang Junze takes control of the Northern Domain, he likely wouldn't be the kind of person Su Yuwei wanted.

With a turn of her hand, she sheathed her sword and, ignoring Su Yuwei, turned to Wang Junze and asked, "How do you want to compete?"

"Enter the depths of the palace!"

Wang Junze replied frankly, "I don't know what challenges lie ahead... you and I will enter the depths of the palace simultaneously, and no matter what the challenge, we'll rely on our own means!"

"Good!"

Nodding slightly, Luo Qingxuan didn't hesitate, turning directly to stride into the depths of the palace.

Watching the two leave together, Su Yuwei's expression became even more troubling, wanting to say something, but in the end, not a word could leave her lips.

There was nothing she could do; she couldn't stop Luo Qingxuan, nor could she stop Wang Junze.

But at that moment, Su Yuwei suddenly felt an inexplicable emotion.

Though Wang Junze's refusal had angered her, she was also very aware that everything Wang Junze did was to carve a path for her survival. After all, following her plan, she knew in her heart she might not last until Wang Junze obtained the inheritance.

But now, regardless of who triumphs between Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan, she would no longer be in mortal danger.

Even now, Wang Junze's words continued to resonate in her mind.

Though this defied the Judgment Department's criteria for selecting people... this feeling of being believed and protected at all costs was an experience she had never had over the years.

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