"Xin'er, stop!"

Looking at Wang Xin, Wang Cheng sighed softly and said slowly, "I know you're unhappy with how I've handled things, but... you must believe, I never intended to harm you and Junze. It's just that circumstances have forced the Wang Family to choose a more suitable ally for its own benefit."

"Is that so?"

Wang Xin lifted his head, a hint of mockery on his lips, "Father, do you not know I joined the Judgment Department, or haven't you seen my brother's determination to die alongside the Commandery Princess?"

The situation has developed to a point where it is extremely obvious, even if Wang Cheng had underestimated the relationship between Wang Junze, Wang Xin, and Su Yuwei, by now, it should be clear. In such circumstances, allowing Wang Zhao to ambush Su Yuwei and even personally leading the Wang Family into action is not obvious enough?

To still speak such lofty words now is simply laughable.

"So what?"

Unchanged, Wang Cheng retorted coldly, "You're not children anymore. You should understand what kind of choices to make in the face of life and interests!"

"Our Wang Family is not aligning with Deserters, only following the City Lord, with a clear conscience!" Wang Cheng continued, "Perhaps Su Yuwei indeed has bestowed favors upon you, but what kind of sentiment could surpass the grace of upbringing?"

"Now, killing Su Yuwei ends everything. No longer will either you or the Wang Family need to bear any risks. Conversely... it will drag you and the Wang Family into the abyss, beyond redemption!"

"Tell me, as the Patriarch of the Wang Family, what should I choose?!"

These words from Wang Cheng were extremely cold, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

The Wang Family's decision to betray was not because of a favorable relationship with Yuan Shouyi, but rather that within this situation, Wang Cheng believed aligning with Yuan Shouyi to kill Su Yuwei was more beneficial!

If Su Yuwei held the advantage, he would equally betray Yuan Shouyi without hesitation.

No emotions involved, it's purely a choice driven by benefits.

No matter what, Wang Cheng's words were highly persuasive, and those with slightly weaker minds would be swayed.

However, these words failed to affect Wang Xin.

After a brief silence, Wang Xin laughed again, smiling as he looked at Wang Cheng and said, "So what should we do? My brother and I just want to protect the Commandery Princess. So... father, will you relent or remove us as well?"

With one sentence, Wang Xin threw the ball back.

After several breaths of silence, Wang Cheng coldly replied, "I've said it, you're not children anymore — you must take responsibility for your decisions! Now, your defeat is certain, if you insist on seeking death... I cannot save you!"

"It's often said the royal family is cold-hearted, Wang Cheng, the way you're acting, one might mistake your humble Wang Family for the Royal Family!"

Lu Qing spat harshly, mocking disdainfully.

"Kill!"

With a darkened expression, Wang Cheng decided not to respond further, directly ordering the attack, personally leading the Wang Family forward.

When the fight truly began, everyone realized just how powerful Wang Cheng truly was, far stronger than anyone had imagined.

Of all those present, except for Lu Qing and Wang Junze, who was still resisting the cavalry's attack, no one dared to claim they could definitely overcome Wang Cheng.

Putting aside his character, Wang Cheng indeed had the demeanor of a hero.

Remember, this place itself is the Wang Family's territory, with two or three hundred Wang Family cultivators attacking. Under this pressure, others had no choice but to defend, leaving Wang Junze alone to face the cavalry.

"Wang Junze, the City Lord said that as long as you don't join the Judgment Department, for the sake of Saintess Luo, he can forget the past. Why must you seek death?"

The leading Black Armor Commander stared at Wang Junze and spoke again.

It's not out of softness for Wang Junze, it's his display of strength that was frightening. If they could persuade Wang Junze to surrender, it would not only accelerate task completion but also avoid greater losses.

"One must adhere to something!"

Raising his head slowly, Wang Junze realized just how dangerous the situation was now, but in this moment of despair, his heart strangely found some ease.

It's not that he wasn't afraid of death, but between life and death, he realized why he lived!

Wang Cheng's words emphasized their differences profoundly.

He couldn't act like Wang Cheng, caring only for benefits, ignoring emotions and grievances— the reason he insisted on leaving the family.

Since the day he set foot in Jubei City, meeting Lu Qing and Su Yuwei, he's accumulated too many favors from Su Yuwei— without her, he'd have died many times over.

Just for this reason, he couldn't stand by while Su Yuwei was killed!

Moreover... beyond that, he had a secret in his heart never spoken aloud.

He didn't know when it began, but he had developed feelings for Su Yuwei— though the difference in identity and power kept him from expressing it openly, this affection always lingered in his heart.

To him, Su Yuwei was both a benefactor and someone he cared for.

If he could abandon Su Yuwei out of fear of death, then what difference was there between him and Wang Cheng?

What would his relentless, years-long cultivation mean if he gave up now?

Su Yuwei once asked him why he cultivated!

The experiences over these days have made it clear to him: his cultivation's purpose is to protect those around him, to safeguard the feelings worth defending!

With a slight smile, Wang Junze softly said, "The Commandery Princess just now, with one talisman, decimated a thousand riders, even crippled a Heaven-Stepping Powerhouse. Now I want to try... if I can stop a thousand riders with one sword!"

Wang Junze was certainly not Su Yuwei and didn't have Heaven-Stepping cultivation, but the cavalry before him were far from as terrifying as the Great Snow Wolf Riders, nor could they form a Battle Array to unite their strength. Thus, although dangerous, Wang Junze would not be completely overwhelmed.

With breaths, Wang Junze's True Qi surged, emanating a terrifying aura!

The Profound Ice Sword in his hand equally emitted an extremely cold aura.

Holding the Divine Weapon, Wang Junze didn't think about retreat or results, focusing solely on this one strike.

In a trance, Wang Junze seemed to return to the sword array in the ruins, hearing Ye Piaoling's voice again.

Facing challenge with a sword, never question life or death!

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