"Stop here, once out of the Nether Sea, the Netherworld Flying Ship becomes too conspicuous."

With a wave of his hand, Wang Junze softly instructed.

"Okay!"

Accordingly, the flying ship halted, and Wang Junze leapt off, only then realizing they were surrounded by a patch of forest.

"Senior Sister Ji, thank you for earlier!"

Slightly clasping his fists, Wang Junze softly expressed his gratitude.

"Junior Brother Wang, don't say that. If it weren't for you and Ru'er... I wouldn't be alive right now."

Upon mentioning this, Ji Liuyun couldn't help but show a trace of shame on her face.

It's one thing not to compare to Wang Junze, but during the last battle, her reaction was even slower than Peng Ru's. If it wasn't for Wang Junze's reminder, Miss Fang might have escaped, leaving her with a deep sense of helplessness. It realized the vast difference in abilities between herself and Wang Junze, despite both being true disciples, akin to a chasm.

"As long as you don't resent me, Senior Sister!"

With a sigh, Wang Junze continued, "What's your plan next, Senior Sister?"

"I plan to return to the Sect!"

After a moment's hesitation, Ji Liuyun slowly spoke, "I know you're heading to the Capital City, but... my strength is too weak, even worse than Ru'er. Following you will only be a burden, so I'd rather go back to the Sect to continue cultivating!"

Bringing this up, Ji Liuyun couldn't help but feel a bit disheartened.

This trip to the Nether Sea, she was lucky to survive, but the blow was immense.

Earlier, she wanted to return to Netherworld City to save a few disciples, but Wang Junze advised against it, knowing well she would simply be courting death.

Especially when Miss Fang chased after them, it became clear that Wang Junze's judgment was correct. If Wang Junze went with her, let alone save anyone, none would leave Netherworld City alive.

"Senior Sister, don't belittle yourself. At least, facing Dugu Feng's various threats, you didn't succumb. Just by this, you're worthy of the name of a Profound Moon Sword Sect disciple!"

Looking at Ji Liuyun, Wang Junze said earnestly, "The Sect suffered heavy losses in the Northern Domain too. Returning to the Sect adds strength to it. I believe, as long as you work hard on your cultivation, you'll soon reach the Void Shattering stage!"

With a carefree smile, Ji Liuyun looked at Wang Junze and said, "Don't worry, Junior Brother. I won't give up easily. I shouldn't compare myself with a genius like you."

"..."

Unable to respond, Wang Junze could only offer a wry smile with a slight fist clasp.

"Please take good care of Ru'er for me!"

Looking at Wang Junze, Ji Liuyun spoke again.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, I will!"

Wang Junze earnestly replied, "Peng Ru has great talent and has refined Master Qu's Divine Sword. Her future achievements will be high, and I'll protect her well."

"Master!"

Listening to the dialogue between Wang Junze and her master, Peng Ru couldn't help but have her eyes filled with tears, kneeling and bowing three times towards Ji Liuyun.

"As a disciple, I am inadequate and have no face to remain a disciple of Profound Moon Sword Sect, but in my heart, you will always be my Master!"

Peng Ru truly doesn't plan to return to Profound Moon Sword Sect, and she hasn't formally entered, so there's no betrayal.

"I know, I know!"

Biting her lip tightly, Ji Liuyun helped Peng Ru up with tears in her eyes, "It's my fault, Master has let you down!"

"It's merely a temporary farewell; once my affairs are settled, I will return to the Sect with her. Then, we shall reunite with Senior Sister."

Shaking his head, Wang Junze interrupted in a lighthearted manner.

"Also, once Senior Sister returns to the Sect, please inform Master and Senior Sister Luo of my safety."

Smiling, Wang Junze spoke again.

The three bid farewell once more, watching Ji Liuyun fly towards the Northern Domain. Only then did Wang Junze pat Peng Ru's shoulder, softly comforting, "It's alright, we'll meet again. We should be on our way."

"Yes, Young Master!"

....

Mirage Island.

The Maiden of the Sea, Yang Hong, Pei Haoran, and the Mirage Dragon gathered together once more.

News spread quickly, and now they also heard about Miss Fang's death, equally shocked.

Among them, they had interacted the most with Wang Junze and understood him well. But these achievements were simply too impressive!

First Dugu Feng, then Miss Fang—it was like he single-handedly fought across the Nether Sea!

"What do you think Brother Ye's identity is?"

Tasting this, Pei Haoran couldn't help but ask.

"Profound Moon Sword Sect!"

Taking a deep breath, Yang Hong solemnly spoke, "His attitude towards those two Profound Moon Sword Sect disciples isn't just because of lust."

The others don't know, but they who interacted with Wang Junze could sense it clearly. Especially when discussing how to lure the Night Spirit Demon Venerable out to sea, they didn't conceal their thoughts from Ji Liuyun and Peng Ru, making it evident.

"The residence of Li Shang Sword Venerable, that Li Shang Sword Venerable may not be dead. If it weren't for being a disciple of Profound Moon Sword Sect, how could he have left alive?"

The Maiden of the Sea added, "Judging by the Night Spirit Demon Venerable's reaction, only Li Shang Sword Venerable could command such respect."

"Recently, rumors in the Northern Domain spoke of a sword path genius from Profound Moon Sword Sect named Wang Junze."

With a chuckle, Pei Haoran chimed in, "His age, strength, they all match... Brother Ye is likely Wang Junze!"

Even though Wang Junze never explicitly stated it, with so many clues, the three were no fools and easily deduced his identity.

"Li Shang Sword Venerable... Speaking of which, shouldn't you have enmity with Profound Moon Sword Sect?"

Looking at Yang Hong, the Maiden of the Sea spoke again, "Back then, the Daluo Demon Venerable died at Li Shang Sword Venerable's hands."

"My master slew countless in his life; the number of foes is beyond count. Should I take on every grudge?"

With a cold snort, Yang Hong replied dismissively, "As demon cultivators, we never concerned ourselves with such matters."

"Indeed, if you hadn't mentioned it, I'd almost forgotten that we're demon cultivators!"

With these words, Pei Haoran burst into laughter, "Damn, we demon cultivators actually became friends with a genius from Profound Moon Sword Sect?"

"Ha, it doesn't matter to us. Looking at Ye Piaoling, which part resembles a disciple of the Four Great Celestial Sects?"

"Hahahaha!"

Upon hearing this, the group burst into laughter simultaneously.

Yes, demon cultivators befriending disciples of Profound Moon Sword Sect isn't a big deal. On the contrary, Wang Junze befriending demon cultivators is the real taboo.

But then again, if Wang Junze truly behaved like a traditional disciple from a renowned sect, they wouldn't even see him as worthy, let alone becoming friends.

"Exactly, regardless of his true identity, the friend we recognize is the demon cultivator Ye Piaoling—not Wang Junze!"

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