Capital City.

Judgment Department.

"My lord, we just received an urgent report: the traitor Dugu Feng has fallen in the Nether Sea!"

The news spread quickly, and within just a few days, the Judgment Department confirmed Dugu Feng's death and reported it layer by layer, eventually reaching Yin Guangling's hands.

"Oh? Is there any definitive information?"

Putting down the document in his hand, a hint of surprise emerged in Yin Guangling's eyes as he raised his head to inquire further.

"All the details are in this report. Please have a look, my lord."

Handing over a secret report with both hands, the official of the Judgment Department respectfully replied.

Taking it and quickly scanning through its contents, even Yin Guangling couldn't help but feel slightly shocked.

How long has it been?

Counting precisely, it has been less than three months, and Dugu Feng is already dead.

Although the Judgment Department's secret report couldn't possibly know the specifics about the Nether Sea, Yin Guangling was entirely sure that the demon cultivator Ye Piaoling mentioned for killing Dugu Feng was definitely Wang Junze.

More crucially, when Dugu Feng fell, he had already broken through to Entering the Path!

Entering the Path, with the Godslaying Spear, Dugu Feng's prowess was definitely considered formidable among those in Entering the Path. Who would have thought he would truly die at Wang Junze's hands?

Of course, there must be some unknown inside information among these matters, but no matter what, as long as Dugu Feng is dead, Wang Junze can be considered to have completed his task perfectly.

"My lord, should we file it directly?"

Back when Dugu Feng betrayed the Judgment Department, it caused a very negative impact. So, the fact that Dugu Feng is dead isn't important; what is important is that Dugu Feng must die at the hands of the Judgment Department to have the most deterrent effect.

And Yin Guangling has been responsible for handling the matter of dealing with Dugu Feng all along. Once this matter is announced, it would bring Yin Guangling a significant achievement and the Judgment Department's reputation would resound across the world once again.

Of course, the premise is that the person who killed Dugu Feng is indeed from the Judgment Department; otherwise, if the news is released and then denied, it would naturally become a joke.

And what it means to file it directly is to simply move past this matter, attributing Dugu Feng's death to an accidental death.

"File it?"

Waving his hand, Yin Guangling lightly chuckled and said, "No, no, no! We shall directly announce to the outside that this was the doing of our department!"

"Ah?"

Hearing this, the official of the Judgment Department was slightly taken aback and exclaimed, "My lord, we don't have evidence in our hands; falsely claiming this... it's not worth the risk!"

"Falsely claim?"

Letting out a sneer, Yin Guangling disdainfully said, "Do as I've instructed. The evidence will arrive soon!"

Actually, according to regular procedures, Yin Guangling should have suppressed this matter first, awaiting Wang Junze to send the evidence of killing Dugu Feng to the Judgment Department before announcing it to the public, thus bearing no responsibility.

However, since Wang Junze, as promised, killed Dugu Feng, he needed to reciprocate the favor.

The Judgment Department speaks in terms of achievements, and if he didn't expand the influence of this matter beforehand, he wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure from Prince Yu's side to protect Wang Junze.

It is foreseeable that Wang Junze's entry to the capital this time will not be quiet, so it's better to start preparing now.

...

"Young Master, the belongings of Miss Fang have all been sorted out. Most of them are various spirit medicines, but many of them I don't recognize or know what they do."

In the carriage, Peng Ru chirped.

Since leaving the Nether Sea, Peng Ru seemed much more relaxed, and there was indeed now a bit more of that girlish charm about her.

"No problem, keep them for now. Once we reach the Capital, we'll have someone identify them, pick out what we can use, and sell the rest."

Wang Junze didn't mind. Previously, to lure the Night Spirit Demon Venerable into the sea, he had abandoned most of the wealth on Dugu Feng, not expecting it all to be recovered after killing Miss Fang.

Now, while heading towards the Capital, Wang Junze was not in a hurry to rush, opting instead to find a small town, buy a carriage, and make a leisurely journey to the Capital.

First, he needed the news of Dugu Feng's death to reach the Capital and see Yin Guangling's reaction.

Furthermore, Prince Yu and his associates couldn't be treated as fools; with such commotion in the Nether Sea, careful investigation might lead them to guess his identity. Now, he must be low-key and conceal himself, waiting for this wave to pass before quietly appearing in the Capital.

Otherwise, if he made too much noise, it's hard to say whether Prince Yu would continue sending people to kill him.

Despite possessing Void Realm power, which seemed not weak, it was still far from enough against Prince Yu.

Furthermore, the Night Spirit Demon Venerable would not give up so soon. Even if he obtained the Divine-Inviting Incense and Creation Golden Lotus, he couldn't return to the Nether Sea quickly; otherwise, he would be throwing himself into a trap.

These matters should not be rushed.

...

In just a few days, the news that a Judgment Department Inspector executed the traitor Dugu Feng in the Nether Sea spread across the world.

Claiming to protect the inspector's safety, the Judgment Department temporarily did not disclose this inspector's identity.

For the people of the world, they were not too concerned about who exactly the inspector was; they merely marveled at the Judgment Department's formidable strength, which had been steadily expanding over the years, vaguely possessing the power to replace the Four Great Celestial Sects and adjudicate over the world.

Yet, for those with a discerning eye, it wasn't hard to guess that this so-called inspector from the Judgment Department was Wang Junze, the Sword Path Genius of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Prince Yu, in particular, was enraged and immediately summoned all the guests in the Capital.

"I don't care where he is now, nor will I listen to any explanation. Regardless of the means you employ, you must not let him reach the Capital!"

"I want him dead, do you understand?"

Since Ximen Piaoxue returned from the Northern Domain, bringing back the message that Su Yuwei was protecting Wang Junze, Prince Yu had utterly despised Wang Junze. Now knowing that not only had he left the Northern Domain, but he also executed the traitor Dugu Feng for the Judgment Department, Prince Yu was exceedingly furious.

As a prince, Prince Yu naturally understood what this signified. Once Wang Junze safely entered the Capital and claimed credit, he would receive the Judgment Department's protection, and with the Director present, even he couldn't possibly directly act against Wang Junze.

Hence, the best solution was to assassinate Wang Junze before he entered the Capital, before entering the Judgment Department to announce his identity and achievements.

"Rest assured, Your Highness, we will seal off the areas around the Capital. As long as he dares to set foot near the Capital, we will kill him before the Judgment Department can intervene!"

Hearing this, the guests under his command immediately bowed and said, "The Capital is not the Northern Domain; this is our territory. If he dares to come, he will never leave."

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