In the night, a figure descended from the skies, blocking the path of the crowd.

Clad in bright yellow robes, hands behind his back, he exuded an unparalleled arrogance despite not doing anything. Even Wang Junze seemed somewhat overshadowed in front of him!

With bright eyes and shining teeth, his figure like jade, he truly possessed the aura of 'a stranger as jade, a noble unmatched.'

Even Wang Junze had to admit, the opponent's appearance was indeed remarkable.

"Greetings to Prince Yu!"

Immediately, Xu Zhengdong stepped forward, bowed slightly, and greeted him.

In fact, not only Xu Zhengdong, but all the Judgment Department officials also bowed in greeting simultaneously.

Thus, Wang Junze, who remained motionless, stood out conspicuously.

Wang Junze looked at Prince Yu, and Prince Yu's gaze fell upon Wang Junze.

Only, Wang Junze's gaze was exceptionally calm, while Prince Yu's eyes were full of disdain and contempt.

"You must be Wang Junze?"

Looking at Wang Junze, Prince Yu spoke indifferently.

"Greetings, Prince Yu!"

Wang Junze gently clasped his fists in courtesy.

"Judging by appearance, just average."

Shaking his head, Prince Yu said indifferently: "I will give you a chance — submit to me, and the past will be forgiven!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze couldn't help but laugh, asking in return, "May I ask, Prince Yu, what grudge do we have that causes you to send people to kill me again and again?"

"Hmm?"

To be honest, there wasn't really any enmity between Wang Junze and Prince Yu originally. He was just a young man from the Northern Domain, truly far beneath Prince Yu; the difference was too vast.

The root of it all was Su Yuwei's closeness with Wang Junze upon her arrival in the Northern Domain.

At first, this wasn't significant; however, once Prince Yu learned of this, he immediately ordered Wang Junze's murder because, in his eyes, Wang Junze was merely an ant, easily squashed for displeasure — also serving as a warning to Su Yuwei.

Unexpectedly, this "ant" in his eyes managed to repeatedly thwart the assassins he sent, even making his way to the Capital City.

The true source of Prince Yu's anger wasn't any actual relationship between Wang Junze and Su Yuwei; rather it was Wang Junze continually humiliating Prince Yu.

Like how he's personally here now, condescendingly demanding Wang Junze's subservience, merely to reclaim his pride, disregarding Wang Junze's life entirely.

"Your Highness has been high and mighty for so long, yet forgotten that not everyone in this world would kneel at your feet for a mere scrap!"

Wang Junze spoke again: "I am one with a strong backbone, unable to kneel."

"How dare you, what are you, to disrespect His Highness!"

Before Prince Yu could reply, someone beside him scolded sharply.

"I am a True Disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, who entered the Nether Sea alone and slew Dugu Feng's Judgment Department Inspector, and earned the name of Sword Path Genius with the sword in my hand!"

Facing the other's gaze, Wang Junze replied proudly, "Also, to slay useless people like you, it only takes one sword strike from a Sword Path Genius!"

"You!"

"Why, are you unsatisfied?"

With a hint of contempt in his eyes, Wang Junze placed his hand on his sword, coldly saying: "Take my sword — if you aren't dead, I'll kneel and admit my mistake to you, do you dare?"

"..."

This statement left the opponent speechless.

Would he dare?

Though a guest under Prince Yu, his cultivation level was only Void Realm; he typically survives in the Capital City due to fawning and currying favor with Prince Yu. Previously, even Yang Xingyuan was killed by Wang Junze's sword, how could he dare take up the challenge.

"If he dares not, do you dare, Prince Yu?"

With a sneer, Wang Junze turned to question Prince Yu again.

"???"

On hearing Wang Junze's words, Prince Yu's face darkened!

What nonsense; despite his revered status as Prince Yu, he had little natural talent in cultivation. Throughout the years, countless resources were spent just barely advancing to the Void Realm; he practically had no combat experience. Fighting someone like Wang Junze, who emerged from the carnage, was suicide!

Moreover, what was Prince Yu's long-abounding identity to be compared to someone like Wang Junze?

"Your Highness, allow me to kill him!"

Seeing Prince Yu in a tight spot, a middle-aged man beside him immediately volunteered.

"One of the Entering the Path, wishing to fight me? Do you think I am a fool?"

Looking at the man with disdain, Wang Junze mocked.

"Does it matter?"

The middle-aged man spoke chillingly.

"I am the Judgment Department Inspector; I've just rendered great service for the department. To kill me? Are you challenging the Judgment Department?"

Starting to speak, Wang Junze pulled out the Judgment Department's authority.

"Prince Yu, you may seek Wang Junze's revenge elsewhere; we cannot interfere, but now… Wang Junze just slain our traitor. I must take him to the Capital for debriefing; I ask Your Highness to let us through."

Stepping forward, Xu Zhengdong halted in front of Wang Junze, asserting confidently.

Having chosen a stance beforehand, he surely wouldn't sway due to Prince Yu's arrival; otherwise, rumors would spread about the Judgment Department fearing Prince Yu!

The Judgment Department was directly appointed by the Emperor and was accountable only to him; no one else could make them bow.

"Lord Xu!"

Hearing this, Prince Yu's expression turned cold as he spoke gravely: "As you can see, this child has insulted my kingdom — if I don't discipline him, my dignity is lost!"

"I can promise to spare his life and only disable his cultivation; thus, when you bring him to the Capital, there's an explanation."

Looking at Xu Zhengdong, Prince Yu continued: "Rest assured, Lord Xu, I won't let you help me for free. As long as you let me vent this anger, anything you desire, I will agree!"

"..."

On hearing this, not just Xu Zhengdong, even Wang Junze couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Such words, can they be spoken directly?

So crude!

Earlier, imagining Prince Yu to be some extraordinary figure; now it was clear, just an ornate pillow, a total fool!

Excluding his royal title and handsome appearance, he indeed had nothing else.

No wonder Su Yuwei despised him, apart from women wanting to climb the social ladder, who would take notice of someone like him?

If earlier Wang Junze had slight concerns about Prince Yu's sly methods, Prince Yu's words now set him completely at ease. If Xu Zhengdong could agree to such terms, he wouldn't have survived in the position as Garrison Envoy.

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