Licheng.

The Judgment Department's Residence.

The battle across the tavern had just ended when news was relayed back. Xu Zhengdong casually crushed the token, raised an eyebrow slightly, and snorted coldly with disdain, "What fools, taking so long and still unable to take down a single Void Shattering, being humiliated by a mere Household, truly useless!"

"It's not necessarily that Prince Yu's men are incompetent. This Wang Junze... is quite peculiar! It seems the news from the Nether Sea might not be exaggerated after all."

Shaking his head, the Deputy Commander Zhang Yuqiao chimed in, "Moreover, this matter might not be over yet. Prince Yu is determined this time, and it seems he's already arranged everyone outside Licheng, ready to go all in, silencing any witness."

"Who cares, we've given Prince Yu enough face; whether they kill Wang Junze or not, that's their business, it has nothing to do with us."

Xu Zhengdong replied full of contempt.

"It's just as well that they didn't die in Licheng, otherwise if Yin Guangling holds us responsible, it'll be troublesome." Zhang Yuqiao echoed.

Yet, as the two were talking, an official from the Judgment Department suddenly entered from outside to report: "Sir, there's someone outside claiming to be Inspector Wang Junze of our department, requesting an audience with you!"

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing the official's words, Xu Zhengdong's face showed a hint of shock, incredulously asking back.

"Sir, Household Wang Xin brought him here, our people couldn't just turn them away, so they had to let them into the residence first." The official helplessly explained again.

If Wang Junze had come alone, without anything to prove his identity, the people of the Judgment Department could naturally turn him away. But Wang Xin was a bona fide Household, even if Xu Zhengdong didn't want to meet him, there was no reason not to let Wang Xin into the residence.

"What does he want?"

Showing a hint of hesitation in his eyes, Xu Zhengdong couldn't help but glance at Zhang Yuqiao, as if to say Wang Junze was indeed quite peculiar!

"Bring him over!"

After only a moment's thought, Xu Zhengdong made a decision.

Judging from Wang Junze's previous actions in the tavern, he didn't seem like a fool. He naturally understood that his delay in sending anyone over was because he didn't want to offend Prince Yu, so what could his visit now possibly be about, if not to question him?

An Inspector is considered a very high-ranking official outside, but before him, the Garrison Envoy, it was still far from enough.

"Interesting, I'd like to see how peculiar this Wang Junze really is too!"

Sitting down beside him, Zhang Yuqiao chuckled lightly.

A moment later, Wang Junze and Wang Xin were brought into the room.

"Subordinate Wang Junze pays respects to the Garrison Envoy!"

Without any haughtiness, Wang Junze entered the room, glanced around, and immediately bowed toward Xu Zhengdong.

"There's no need to call yourself a subordinate yet; your identity hasn't been verified… Whether or not you're from our department can only be confirmed after reporting to the Capital City."

With an indifferent expression, Xu Zhengdong replied directly.

"Sir..."

Wang Xin immediately wanted to speak, but before he could, Xu Zhengdong interrupted: "Presumptuous, you're just a small Household. Without my permission, who gave you the nerve to interrupt?"

Stopping Wang Xin, Wang Junze smiled slightly, looked up at Xu Zhengdong, and said, "Sir, you're right; as long as I haven't reported to the Capital City, it indeed doesn't prove my identity. However… does it really matter whether or not I'm an Inspector?"

Shrugging, Wang Junze confidently replied, "What matters is that I have evidence proving I killed the traitor Dugu Feng!"

While speaking, Wang Junze flipped his wrist, and a broken spear appeared in his hand.

The Godslaying Spear!

Even though the spearhead was broken, the weapon's aura was still present. Both naturally recognized it as the Godslaying Spear stolen by Dugu Feng.

This Godslaying Spear was the best evidence of killing Dugu Feng!

"You have quite the nerve; aren't you afraid I'll kill you and steal your credit?"

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Zhang Yuqiao suddenly spoke.

Wang Junze, though strong, was ultimately just a Void Shattering, while Zhang Yuqiao and Xu Zhengdong were both of the Dao Entrance Realm!

Moreover, this was the residence of the Judgment Department. If they truly wanted to make a move against Wang Junze, it wouldn't be difficult to kill him.

"It's not hard to kill me, but after doing so, can you really fool Sir Yin Guangling?"

Expression unchanged, Wang Junze calmly countered.

Who was Yin Guangling? One of the three Fate Envoys of the Judgment Department and himself a Saint Realm Powerhouse. Besides that Director, he was a person above tens of thousands in the Judgment Department. The order to kill Dugu Feng was issued by Yin Guangling himself; how bold would these two need to be to try and fool Yin Guangling?

With a wave of his hand, Xu Zhengdong spoke again: "Whether true or false, it's of no concern to me. If you want to report back, you'll have to go to the Capital City, nothing to do with me."

"On my return to the Capital City, I was attacked by demon cultivators and suffered severe injuries. I seek the escort of the Garrison Envoy, and I would be greatly obliged if you personally escort me to the Capital City... Would this statement satisfy you, Sir?"

Wang Junze suddenly asked.

"Hmm?"

In an instant, both Xu Zhengdong and Zhang Yuqiao were stunned.

They couldn't claim the credit for killing Dugu Feng, but if Wang Junze were pursued and they escorted him to the Capital City, it would count as an achievement as well.

Yet… for them, such an achievement wasn't significant, negligible even.

Seemingly understanding their thoughts, Wang Junze chuckled lightly and said again, "Of course, considering your esteemed positions, this might seem trivial. However… the importance of Sir Yin Guangling's regard is significant, isn't it?"

"Moreover, if I fail to seek help and encounter an assassination along the way... if I died, it would be fine. But if I survived and reached the Capital City, wouldn't there be an implication of negligence for both of you?"

"Are you threatening me?"

With a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, Xu Zhengdong coldly asked back.

"I wouldn't dare!"

Shaking his head, Wang Junze bowed deeply and said again, "I just want to analyze the situation for you!"

"Don't forget, I am not just an Inspector, but also the True Disciple of the Sect Leader of the Profound Moon Sword Sect!" Pausing for a moment, Wang Junze continued, "Though our sect suffered great losses in the battle at the Northern Domain, as long as my master lives, our sect remains one of the Four Great Celestial Sects!"

"Allowing Prince Yu's men to kill me offers no benefit to either of you, for surely… the Judgment Department cannot get too close to a Prince!"

"Yet if I live, I will undoubtedly remember today's favor!"

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