"Deserters again! Damn it, these deserters not only have besieged Jubei City, but are also attacking other surrounding towns!"

As they retreated in defeat along the way, they soon encountered other deserters.

The strength of these deserters was naturally far inferior to the Great Snow Wolf Riders, but compared to whom? For ordinary members of the Human Race, they were already a nightmare that was difficult to resist.

"We can't keep fleeing aimlessly like this. We need a place to settle down, one that can provide some geographical advantage to resist the deserters a bit and also serve as a precise location for sects to send reinforcements!"

After repelling the pursuing Great Snow Wolf Riders once again, the Elder from the Divine Blade Sect spoke in a deep voice.

"Wang Family!"

Without much thought, Wang Cheng immediately spoke up, "Another thirty to forty miles ahead is the Wang Family; we can take refuge there."

The distance of dozens of miles might not be close for ordinary people, but for Wang Junze and the others, it wasn't too far. Now that Wang Cheng took the initiative, it was naturally quickly recognized by everyone.

But upon hearing this, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a slight stir in his heart.

In such a situation, diverting the deserters toward the Wang Family was extremely dangerous. A single misstep, and the entire Wang Family could be destroyed. Given his understanding of this father's temperament, it seemed unlikely for him to be so proactive.

However... every success comes with a risk; if they could defeat the deserters at the Wang Family, both Su Yuwei and everyone else would owe the Wang Family a debt of gratitude.

If it was for profit, it wasn't impossible that Wang Cheng wanted to gamble on this chance.

Now wasn't the time to ponder over this, and Wang Junze naturally did not mean to stop them either, quickly following everyone in retreating toward the Wang Family.

"Patriarch!"

As soon as they arrived at the Wang Family, someone immediately greeted them and led Wang Cheng and Wang Junze into the mansion.

The Wang Family could become one of the prominent families in Jubei City because of its deep foundations. Right now, they mobilized a few hundred Martial Artists; although most were only at the Opening Veins level, they still had the power to fight against the usual deserters.

This provided Wang Junze and the others some respite.

Returning to the Wang Family once again, Wang Junze felt a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe.

When he left here back then, his heart was filled with coldness and resentment, so much so that he wished never to return for the rest of his life. However, now that he actually returned, he couldn't help but feel a bit reluctant.

Apart from the failures of the past three years in Opening Veins, his childhood was filled with joyful memories.

"Bro!"

Walking up to Wang Junze's side, Xin'er whispered, "Wang Zhao disappeared as soon as he returned... I always felt that something might be wrong."

Wang Junze's eyelid twitched slightly, and he glanced into the distance, lowering his voice, "Are you saying they really colluded with the deserters?"

Earlier at the ruins, Jing Yuan had sent a message saying that the Wang Family had certainly betrayed the Human Race and challenged Wang Junze's bravery to kill. At that time, Wang Junze chose to trust others and defused Jing Yuan's trap, but in reality... can it truly be ruled out that there aren't any traitors among them?

Not necessarily!

"I don't know, but right now, we're in a bad situation... Wang Zhao is absolutely not trustworthy." Xin'er shook her head.

She didn't mention their father in her words, but Wang Junze naturally understood what she meant. If Wang Zhao wasn't trustworthy, then his father naturally wasn't trustworthy either.

The logic was straightforward!

When Wang Junze is in a position of advantage, the Wang Family stands to gain benefits and naturally won't create trouble. But once in danger, the Wang Family could very well sell out Wang Junze in exchange for benefits or a chance to escape.

So-called family affection has never been important in the Wang Family.

Boom!

No sooner had Wang Junze started thinking, a loud explosion suddenly echoed from outside the mansion gates!

The deserters launched an attack again!

The Wang Family's position did not offer much geographical advantage. A mansion surrounded by a garden-like environment held no advantages, whether against deserters or Great Snow Wolf Riders. Once the enemy's attack intensified, it was very likely to fall.

With a deep breath, Wang Junze solemnly instructed, "Xin'er, try to keep an eye on Wang Zhao and father... if there's any unexpected event, restrain them first, but try not to hurt anyone."

"Okay!"

Nodding her head, Xin'er immediately agreed.

Having said these words, Wang Junze didn't hesitate anymore and dashed towards the mansion's exterior. Along the way, Su Yuwei had been using the Divine Talisman Power to protect them, drastically depleting her power. Using the Wang Family as a stop was also to give Su Yuwei a chance to recover.

Just now, Wang Junze had given all his Crimson Sun Fruits to Su Yuwei, yet considering the huge gap between Condensing Truth and Heaven-Stepping, how effective those fruits would be for Su Yuwei was uncertain.

Nevertheless, Wang Junze had to buy more recovery time for Su Yuwei.

With a glint of cold killing intent in his eyes, this time, Wang Junze did not hold back anymore. He directly drew the Profound Ice Sword, standing alone with his sword outside the mansion!

Rain Sword Intent!

Facing these deserters, Wang Junze didn't even utilize Chess Swordsmanship, but directly opted for the simpler and more brutal Yu Luo!

With the Rain Sword Intent combined with the power of the Profound Ice Sword, just one strike unleashed a terrifying Sword Rain!

Several dozen deserters at the front had virtually no chance to resist and were slain by this single strike, not leaving even complete corpses behind. They were frozen into Ice Sculptures, then shattered into a ground full of ice shards!

So powerful!

During earlier skirmishes, with Su Yuwei up front, Wang Junze didn't attack with full strength. Others knew he had acquired the legacy of the ruins, but weren't aware of just how powerful he had become!

But now, this one strike provided a crystal-clear understanding of Wang Junze's power to everyone around!

Condensing Truth?

Of those present, aside from Lu Qing, which Refining God Powerhouse could execute such a strike?!

Too terrifying!

In fact, not only the Human Race felt this way; even the deserters were frightened by this strike. The previously aggressive assault was forcibly halted by that one sword strike!

Until the Great Snow Wolf Riders arrived, these ordinary deserters would not dare to rashly launch an attack.

However, this would only be temporary. Everyone knew that the Great Snow Wolf Riders were following behind and would arrive soon. When they did, it would truly become a matter of life and death!

It was unknown just how many Great Snow Wolf Riders Jing Yuan had dispatched to pursue Wang Junze and his group after leaving Jubei City.

After all, sending too many troops would almost be akin to giving up the siege of Jubei City.

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