"Thank you all for your assistance, Wang Junze is immensely grateful."

In the great hall of the Cloud Mirror Sect, everyone had taken their seats. Wang Junze had been pushed into the main seat, and holding a teacup, he stood up and spoke softly to everyone: "With tea instead of wine, I thank you all. If there is ever a time you need my help, I will do my utmost."

"Haha, Young Master Wang, you're too kind. With Condensing Truth, Reversing and Refining the Divine, we are all very impressed!"

This was exactly what everyone had been waiting for from Wang Junze; naturally, they were elated at this moment. They raised their teacups together, stood up, and returned the courtesy.

In fact, the reason Wang Junze was able to be pushed to the main seat by everyone this time, besides the favor of the Profound Moon Sword Sect and the Judgment Department, was most importantly because Wang Junze single-handedly reversed and refined the divine, cutting down Yang Weidong with a single sword. This level of strength was key in gaining recognition from the elders of these sects.

Otherwise, no matter how polite they appeared on the surface to Wang Junze, it would have been impossible for them to truly respect him.

At the mention of this, the members of the Cloud Mirror Sect couldn't help but appear somewhat awkward. Although Yang Weidong had betrayed the sect, he was, after all, once an elder of the Cloud Mirror Sect. While they couldn't hold a grudge against Wang Junze for slaying Yang Weidong, it certainly left them feeling disgraced.

But there are always those with a thicker skin.

The Law Enforcement Elder of the Cloud Mirror Sect smiled slightly and chimed in: "Indeed, defeating the plot of these two traitors, Liu Zongqing and Yang Weidong, Young Master Wang has made a great contribution. The entire sect is immensely grateful. In the future, should our sect be of any use to Young Master Wang, please command us, and we will exert all our efforts."

These words might have sounded like mere politeness, but hidden within was a meaning that made everyone present take notice.

With Liu Zongqing dead, the Cloud Mirror Sect was leaderless. In such a scenario, it naturally needed to elect a new sect leader, and this Law Enforcement Elder was one of the most qualified candidates for succession. His voluntary promise on behalf of the Cloud Mirror Sect to Wang Junze was a veiled declaration of his intention to vie for the position of sect leader, wasn't it?

All present were clever people and understood the implications.

After all, with so many sects present today, along with Wang Junze and Lu Qing, the decision made today would solidify the position of the sect leader.

"The Law Enforcement Elder speaks truly. The favor of Young Master Wang will be remembered by our sect, and whoever takes charge of the sect in the future will certainly remember today's event."

Hearing this, the other elders of the Cloud Mirror Sect could no longer remain silent and chimed in.

It should be known that previously, all matters within the sect were decided by Sect Leader Liu Zongqing. With his death, the strength and prestige of the elders of the Cloud Mirror Sect were quite evenly matched. Anyone was qualified to inherit the sect leader position, yet nobody had the absolute power to suppress the others.

In such a situation, the attitude of the other sects became particularly crucial, and Wang Junze had a significant influence on their attitudes, making him particularly important.

"Elders, you are too kind. My visit this time concerns my sister's safety; everything else was coincidental. As for other matters, I truly cannot speak out of turn."

Wang Junze could naturally discern their intentions but showed no sign of making a stance.

What a joke! He didn't know these elders of the Cloud Mirror Sect well at all. Why involve himself in these matters?

Moreover, Lu Qing had repeatedly advised not to get too entangled with these sects, so naturally, he wouldn't let himself be drawn into this vortex now.

Nonetheless, Wang Junze's words immediately made the Cloud Mirror Sect elders stir.

"Xin'er, you're only a step away from entering the Refining Spirit stage. Why not assume your master's position as Elder?" One quick-reacting elder immediately turned to speak to Wang Xin.

Wang Junze wasn't part of the Cloud Mirror Sect, but Wang Xin was!

As long as they could win over Wang Xin, wouldn't that be equivalent to winning over Wang Junze?

"I'm sorry, elders, but I wish to... leave the sect."

Hearing the elders' words, Wang Xin suddenly spoke up.

With this statement, the faces of all the Cloud Mirror Sect elders changed slightly, and they immediately tried to stop her: "Xin'er, what are you doing? You're the most outstanding disciple of our sect. All of the sect's resources will be focused on you in the future. You are the future of our sect!"

Wang Xin, however, didn't respond to this but directly turned to Lu Qing and asked, "Brother Lu, does what you said before still stand?"

Hearing Wang Xin's words, Lu Qing's face immediately lit up with a bright smile. He replied softly, "You call me Brother Lu, so of course, it stands. There's no need to ask Miss; I can make the decision. If you're willing, you can join the Judgment Department at any time."

What Wang Xin referred to was what Lu Qing had said when returning from the Extreme North Wilderness: if Wang Xin could no longer stay in the Cloud Mirror Sect, she could join the Judgment Department.

This idea wasn't abrupt, given that Lu Qing had seen Wang Xin in action in the Extreme North Wilderness. Her talent, strength, and temperament met the standards for joining the Judgment Department.

Moreover, the most crucial thing was her deep bond with Wang Junze.

Although Wang Junze himself had no connections with any sect or family, if Wang Xin remained in the Cloud Mirror Sect, there was no guarantee Wang Junze wouldn't favor the Cloud Mirror Sect for his sister's sake in the future, which didn't align with the rules of the Judgment Department.

It should be known, according to Su Yuwei's plan, Wang Junze was to oversee the Northern Domain in the future, a position of high status that allowed no personal ties.

But if Wang Xin left the Cloud Mirror Sect and joined the Judgment Department, there would naturally be no such issues.

"..."

Lu Qing's words immediately rendered all the Cloud Mirror Sect elders' arguments futile.

If Wang Xin were to join the Judgment Department, how could they stop her?

As for the rule against leaving the sect without permission, it wasn't that it didn't exist, but in this situation, who dared to use it to make things difficult for Wang Xin?

It wasn't a matter of drawing in or not, but of openly making enemies with Wang Junze and even the Judgment Department.

"Thank you, Brother Lu!"

Standing up, Wang Xin bowed deeply to Lu Qing and solemnly said: "Wang Xin is willing to join the Judgment Department!"

"Very well!"

Nodding, Lu Qing decisively responded: "From today, you are a member of my Judgment Department. As for the specific duties, they will be assigned after you return with me to Jubei City and meet the young lady."

In just a few exchanges, Lu Qing directly settled the matter.

"We've already intruded enough today. The upcoming matters are best left to be resolved internally by the Cloud Mirror Sect. However, regardless of how it proceeds, Mr. Wang will always remember your resistance against the Deserters today." Standing up, Wang Junze smiled and said: "We shall take our leave now, Brother Lu, Xin'er, let's go."

"Haha, Young Master Wang speaks rightly. The affairs of the Cloud Mirror Sect should indeed be resolved by the Cloud Mirror Sect itself. Let us outsiders not involve ourselves. Let's return to the city together."

For a moment, the members of the other sects also stood and bid their farewells.

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