"There is definitely something wrong!"

Stepping into the forest was like entering another dimension. Turning back, the path he came from had vanished, as if unconsciously, he had already reached the depths of the forest and there was no way out.

However, before stepping in, Wang Junze had already suspected this. Therefore, he wasn't particularly nervous or afraid now.

After pondering for a moment, Wang Junze continued walking forward, deeper into the forest.

Since he was already here, he might as well see it through. Regardless of the strangeness hidden in the forest, only by going deeper could he understand it.

Yet, Wang Junze was puzzled by the familiar aura he had previously sensed. Where exactly did it originate from?

As he walked on for about fifteen minutes, Wang Junze could clearly feel that familiar feeling becoming more distinct. Moreover, it seemed a faint Sword Intent was emanating from the surrounding trees!

And this Sword Intent was one that Wang Junze was extremely familiar with!

The Profound Moon Sword Intent!

This was almost unimaginable. What relation could the Profound Moon Sword Sect have with the Nether Sea?

As these thoughts crossed Wang Junze's mind, a faint moonlight suddenly fell, standing out clearly amid the forest.

The most critical part was that Wang Junze could clearly see, under that moonlight, a figure was sitting quietly, exuding a profoundly mystical aura. Even at a distance, one couldn't help but feel a commanding presence worthy of reverence.

"Junior Ye Piaoling, I venture to visit, may I know how to address senior?"

"You have an aura familiar to me... Are you a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect?"

The person spoke softly, their eyes slightly open.

Under the moonlight, Wang Junze couldn't quite make out the person's appearance, only sensing they seemed young, youthful. Yet, with just a glance, it felt like his entire being was seen through.

"Indeed, I'm a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, but... may I know who senior is?"

Thinking rapidly, Wang Junze chose not to hide anything and responded according to the other's words.

"Since you are a disciple of this sect, you should know my identity." Raising his head, the person answered calmly, "My name is Qu Lishang!"

Qu Lishang!

Wang Junze was very familiar with this name, Li Shang Sword Venerable!

The most powerful in the Profound Moon Sword Sect, even stronger than Zhou Dongfei.

If Qu Lishang hadn't disappeared for so many years, whether it be the Deserters, the Four Symbols Sect, or the Prince Yu, none would dare provoke the Profound Moon Sword Sect lightly.

But... how could the Li Shang Sword Venerable, who vanished for over thirty years, appear here?

Of course, regardless of his thoughts, the moment the identity was revealed, Wang Junze had no choice but to bow in respect.

"Disciple Ye Piaoling, pays respect to Li Shang Sword Venerable!"

"No need for such formalities!"

Waving his hand, Qu Lishang replied indifferently, "I've been hiding here with injuries for over thirty years... It's fate that you found this place!"

"Since you're a disciple of this sect, perform the Profound Moon Sword Technique for me to see. If you truly are a disciple... I will grant you a fortuitous opportunity!"

"May I know... what kind of opportunity?"

Eyes gleaming with delight, Wang Junze couldn't help but ask again.

"Would my Sword Dao inheritance count as an opportunity?"

With a faint smile, Qu Lishang replied confidently, "However, before that, you need to prove your identity. If you dare impersonate a disciple... don't blame me for being ruthless!"

While speaking, a terrifying murderous aura emanated from Qu Lishang, like a daunting tide crashing towards Wang Junze!

The mere pressure induced an indescribable fear deep within, suppressing any thought of defiance.

"Disciple dare not!"

Wang Junze quickly bowed in greeting.

Speaking thus, Wang Junze held the Profound Ice Sword in his palm, slightly bowing, "In that case, allow me to display my humble skill!"

The moment he finished speaking, the sword in Wang Junze's hand shimmered, and he struck a pose of the Profound Moon Sword Technique.

However, at that instant, Wang Junze suddenly stamped the ground, accelerating to his limit, swinging his sword fiercely at Qu Lishang.

This strike was unbelievably fast!

In a flash, that dazzling sword light descended like a celestial river pouring down from the Ninth Heaven, aimed directly at Qu Lishang!

Strangulation!

Without hesitation, Wang Junze's attack was a full-force eruption, leaving no room for anything else.

Boom!

Even Qu Lishang didn't expect Wang Junze to suddenly become lethal, catching him off-guard. By the time he sensed something was wrong, the strike had already landed!

In the blink of an eye, Qu Lishang's body was slashed to pieces by this strike, revealing a terrifying Demon Qi!

Only then, did the true form finally appear—a black Demon Dragon!

"Roar!"

With a furious roar, the Demon Dragon incredulously glared at Wang Junze and questioned, "You're not a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect... This can't be, how did you escape the influence of the Mirage Qi?"

"Mirage Qi? So that's your trick?"

Arching an eyebrow, Wang Junze's lips curled into a cold smile, "Charming the mind; if I hadn't once slain a Fox Demon, I might not have seen through the Illusion Realm!"

By this point, Wang Junze fully understood it was all merely the Illusion Realm's influence. Moreover, this Illusion Technique far surpassed that of the Fox Demon he previously defeated, probing deep into the mind where all illusions stemmed from the opponent's heart.

Only in this way could everything appear so seamless, even conjuring details like the Li Shang Sword Venerable—secrets that ordinarily no one could know.

Remember, even Wang Junze himself only heard from Yin Guangling, the Fate Envoy of the Judgment Department, about the Li Shang Sword Venerable's last disappearance being in the Nether Sea.

How could anyone else know such information?!

Of course, there was one point Wang Junze lied about!

That is, he hadn't actually seen through the Illusion Realm but maintained a sense of vigilance, detecting something unusual.

Because it was simply too coincidental.

Just as he arrived at the Nether Sea, he encountered the Li Shang Sword Venerable? What a joke!

If finding the Li Shang Sword Venerable were so easy, someone would have discovered him long ago. How could he have vanished for so long?!

The most crucial point was that Wang Junze harbored no greed!

Without greed, he remained calm, searching for flaws through probing.

Sure enough, just one probe, and he discovered...

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