In this moment, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a moment of disorientation.

Of course he remembered, initially Su Yuwei was in the Northern Domain, wanting him to join the Judgment Department, then establish its base in the Northern Domain, allowing him to... take control of the Northern Domain!

Back then, in that battle, Su Yuwei was defeated, which also led Wang Junze to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Yet, who could have imagined, after going around in circles, he would return to the starting point.

Moreover, this time, everything was within Su Yuwei's control. It could be said, as long as he nodded, he could easily take over Jubei City and control the Northern Domain.

This matter, even the Profound Moon Sword Sect, or rather, his master, would tacitly approve!

No, actually before coming to Jubei City, Zhou Dongfei might have already had suspicions, which is why he met him alone and spoke those words.

For the Profound Moon Sword Sect, using Wang Junze leaving the sect in exchange for taking initiative in the Northern Domain was certainly an acceptable sacrifice.

Furthermore, it's not just about preventing the Northern Domain from falling into the hands of the Four Symbols Sect and Prince Yu; with Wang Junze in charge, he would consider the friendship with the Profound Moon Sword Sect and would certainly not act against it, granting the sect enough time to recuperate.

Also, from a personal emotional standpoint, Wang Junze leaving the Profound Moon Sword Sect now might be the better choice.

After all... someone who can no longer leave the Profound Moon Mountain Sacred Realm can indeed offer no protection to Wang Junze.

Both Su Yuwei and Zhou Dongfei actually figured all this out before today, which is why they facilitated this meeting.

However... should he really accept it?

"Does the Commandery Princess want me to stay in the Northern Domain forever?"

Raising his head, Wang Junze looked into Su Yuwei's eyes and softly asked.

"Hmm?"

Su Yuwei clearly hadn't expected Wang Junze to ask such a question, and for a moment, she was somewhat at a loss for words.

To be honest, she did have this thought. Not because she didn't want to see Wang Junze anymore, but because only this way could best ensure Wang Junze's safety.

"Maybe it won't be long. Given your talents, I believe you could enter the Saint Realm within ten years."

After a moment of silence, Su Yuwei finally answered softly, "Once you enter the Saint Realm, this world is open to you... who can control you then?"

Despite recent events, where a Saint fell, Zhou Dongfei got hurt on the Great Path and seemed in danger, these were exceptions.

Looking at the world, being in the Saint Realm means you're among the top powerhouses, as long as you don't do something foolish, it's hard to be in mortal danger.

"Jubei City, ten thousand cavalry, coupled with the identity from the Judgment Department... and the bond with the Profound Moon Sword Sect, indeed it's enough for me to control the Northern Domain until I reach the Saint Realm."

With a smile, Wang Junze spoke again with a hint of self-mockery, "Such favorable conditions, many people in this world desire them but can't get them. If I don't agree, does it make me look ungrateful?"

"..."

Su Yuwei naturally sensed the sarcasm in Wang Junze's words but did not know how to respond, opting for continued silence.

"The path the Commandery Princess arranged for me is great, and I'm very grateful, but... this is not the path I want to take."

Raising his head, Wang Junze calmly refused.

"Wang Junze!"

Upon hearing Wang Junze's words, Su Yuwei immediately felt somewhat annoyed, but as her thoughts turned, she naturally understood why Wang Junze would refuse, softening her demeanor somewhat.

With a sigh, she continued, "You heard before... I'm the Princess Consort Yu."

"You haven't married yet," Wang Junze replied indifferently.

"What difference does it make?" Su Yuwei lowered her head, speaking softly, "The marriage was decided by the Empress herself, both Your Majesty and my father have agreed... it can't be changed, this is fate."

"I've said... I don't accept fate!"

Looking at Su Yuwei, Wang Junze answered seriously, "There's still over a year left... many things can happen."

"Wang Junze, stop being foolish." With a hint of displeasure in her eyes, Su Yuwei admonished, "We both know how difficult it is, it's impossible."

"Is it harder than when I failed to open veins?"

Wang Junze calmly retorted.

"..."

"If I were to accept fate, I should have done so when I failed to open veins." Wang Junze answered calmly, "Following the path you've arranged, naturally there's no possibility, so... I'll walk my own path!"

City Lord of Jubei City, ruler of the Northern Domain, it seems splendid, but in reality, it is also a cage.

Once you enter, it is hard to leave again.

As Su Yuwei said, following the step-by-step cultivation, perhaps ten, twenty years later, he truly could step into the Saint Realm, escaping that cage.

But by then, things would have changed beyond recognition.

"It's not worth it."

After some silence, Su Yuwei finally raised her head, looking at Wang Junze and saying, "There are many good women in this world. Without going far, Luo Qingxuan alone is a better choice than me... why make things hard on yourself?"

Some words, Su Yuwei hadn't explicitly mentioned when she left, but now, she couldn't hide them.

If she were indifferent, she wouldn't have traveled three thousand miles begging the King of Changlin to send ten thousand Changling Army north.

If she were indifferent, she wouldn't risk offending two Saint Realm powerhouses, forcibly protecting Wang Junze on the battlefield.

If she were indifferent... Wang Junze wouldn't reject her terms either.

Some things, whether said or not, actually make no difference anymore.

Yet she truly didn't wish to see Wang Junze get caught up in this dispute again.

If the current rumors about her and Wang Junze were only causing displeasure in Prince Yu, once Wang Junze really tries to enter the Capital City to stop the marriage, he would face Prince Yu, the Empress, and even Your Majesty's wrath.

Even if Wang Junze was Heaven-Stepping, even a real Saint Realm powerhouse would turn to dust under such anger.

"Commandery Princess, do you remember you once asked me a question?"

Smiling slightly, Wang Junze suddenly asked.

"What?"

Su Yuwei was also a bit stunned, not realizing what Wang Junze meant.

"You once asked me why I cultivate."

Wang Junze smiled and answered, "I didn't answer you then, but now... I have an answer."

"I cultivate not for the world's people, nor for some so-called justice, none of those... I don't have such noble sentiments."

Looking at Su Yuwei, Wang Junze seriously replied, "I cultivate to become stronger, strong enough to ignore the chains of fate, to do what I want to do and protect those I wish to protect."

"So, there is no 'worth it' or 'not worth it'... only 'willing or not willing'!"

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