CHAPTER 194: CHAPTER 298: PUT AWAY THOSE IMPROPER THOUGHTS

"Indeed remarkable, with such talent, as long as meticulously guided... there’s truly hope for Wang Xin to match Qingxuan in the future."

With a slight nod, the woman agreed for once.

"???"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Dongfei’s face immediately darkened.

"No matter what, such a talent cannot be let go to the Judgment Department again." The woman continued calmly, "I will personally take him under my wing, which will also allow him more opportunities to interact with Qingxuan. If Qingxuan truly has interest, it wouldn’t be a bad match."

"No way!"

Without a second thought, Zhou Dongfei abruptly rejected, "I’ve thought it over carefully, guiding Qingxuan’s cultivation already takes much of your energy, leave this lad to me, I’ll guide his cultivation personally."

"Heh!"

With a cold sneer, the woman glanced at Zhou Dongfei and was too lazy to expose his lie.

"Luo Bingyun, what is that expression?"

Zhou Dongfei questioned with some annoyance.

"I mean nothing, only reminding you, Qingxuan’s surname is Luo, not Zhou."

"..."

...

"Ninety-seven, ninety-eight... one hundred tiers!"

Among the mountains, someone meticulously counted the sword tiers Wang Junze stepped over, their eyes filled with unbelievable shock.

Previously, when Luo Qingxuan said Wang Junze could reach the top tier, no one actually believed it.

After all, over these years, Profound Moon Sword Sect has only produced one Li Shang Sword Venerable!

If Wang Junze could reach the summit, although the difficulty wouldn’t match the legendary Li Shang Sword Venerable, it would still be enough to astonish the world.

By now, no one doubts Wang Junze’s ability to reach the summit!

Too astonishing!

Who would have thought, a youth whom everyone somewhat underestimated would slam the face of every Profound Moon Sword Sect disciple in this manner.

Unlike the excitement and thrill on Wang Xin’s face, at this moment, Lu Qing’s eyes involuntarily revealed a complex expression, opening his mouth several times to say something but ultimately failed to voice it out.

As Wang Junze became more dazzling, the more regretful Lu Qing felt in his heart.

Clearly, just one step away, Wang Junze should have been a part of the Judgment Department, and moreover... if the Northern Domain Judgment Department could be successfully established this time, Miss’s situation might have had a turn for the better.

Alas, if only remains if.

Lu Qing stole a glance at Su Yuwei’s expression but couldn’t discern anything, merely sighed silently in his heart.

Approximately, another half an hour passed.

Finally, Wang Junze stepped over the last sword tier and ascended Sword Peak!

Instantaneously, the entire Profound Moon Sword Sect was boiling!

No matter what opinions and attitudes they had towards Wang Junze before, when Wang Junze truly reached the top sword tier and stepped onto Sword Peak, he immediately earned everyone’s respect!

"Congratulations, Brother, for reaching the summit of Sword Peak!"

Countless disciples of Profound Moon Sword Sect bowed in salute.

According to the Profound Moon Sword Sect’s rules, as long as one ascends the sword tiers and reaches Sword Peak, they become a True Inheritor, and in the ranks of True Disciples, they hold the highest status!

It can be said, among the True Disciples of Profound Moon Sword Sect now, Wang Junze’s status is only second to Luo Qingxuan.

"It’s been ten years since anyone in this sect ascended the sword tiers to reach Sword Peak. Wang Junze, are you willing to be accepted into this sect?"

Almost simultaneously, a deep voice slowly resonated.

The next moment, Wang Junze saw a man in his thirties landing in front of him, his presence emitting no aura, yet it still involuntarily instilled a sense of awe.

"Greetings to the Sect Leader!"

Before Wang Junze could respond, Luo Qingxuan and several True Disciples had already, with Su Yuwei, flown up to Sword Peak, where everyone bowed in salute simultaneously.

Feeling a chill in his heart, Wang Junze naturally understood, and hastily bowed in salute, "Junior Wang Junze, greets Sect Leader Zhenren!"

"No need for excessive courtesy!"

With a slight lift of the hand, a gentle force instantly raised everyone.

"What, have you not figured it out yet?"

With a smile, Zhou Dongfei looked at Wang Junze and asked again.

"..."

At this moment, Wang Junze indeed felt some inner struggle. Reasonably, with someone of the Sect Leader’s status personally opening his mouth to invite, he genuinely had no reason to refuse.

At this juncture, even asking for more time to consider would seem ungrateful.

Moreover, once refused, he might completely miss the chance to enter Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Yet, on the other hand, Wang Junze still wished to understand why Su Yuwei refused his return to the capital to join the Judgment Department. Without clarifying this, relinquishing now would also leave him discontent.

"Sect Leader Zhenren, may I have a word with him first?"

Seeing Wang Junze still hesitating, Su Yuwei suddenly spoke up.

"Of course!"

Facing Su Yuwei, Zhou Dongfei’s tone was very gentle, smilingly saying, "The Commandery Princess is originally a guest, Wang Junze also first knew the Commandery Princess, it’s reasonable both emotionally and logically, I have no reason to hinder."

"Wang Junze, follow me."

Casting a glance at Wang Junze, Su Yuwei walked straight aside, softly instructing.

After a moment of silence, Wang Junze did not refuse, and followed slowly.

"I know what you’re thinking."

Once away from the crowd, Su Yuwei calmly spoke, "Wang Junze, I do indeed admire your talents, but it’s only just that... To me, you’re just a very talented subordinate. Alas, during the battle in the ruins, I lost, and therefore have no strength left to establish the Northern Domain Judgment Department, so... Profound Moon Sword Sect is the more suitable choice for you."

After a pause, Su Yuwei continued, "As for why I didn’t take you back to the capital, Wang Junze, you should understand, given my status, if I bring a man back to the capital, what kind of criticism would that draw? That’s neither good for you nor for me."

"In the fields of melons, beneath the plum trees, don’t you understand the need to avoid suspicion even a bit?"

"..."

Upon hearing these words, Wang Junze felt a slight pain in his heart.

Su Yuwei made her words very clear, and even through her speech, she pierced the unspoken feelings he dared not voice openly. Precisely because of this, the rejection was more direct, leaving Wang Junze not a shred of hope.

After a moment of silence, Wang Junze solemnly countered, "So, from beginning to end, the Commandery Princess only saw me as a subordinate?"

"Yes!"

Su Yuwei replied with an extremely cold tone, lightly stating, "Set aside those thoughts you shouldn’t have, between us, there was never any possibility, don’t waste your future on that bit of unrealistic expectation."

"I’ve said my piece, now you may leave!"

After finishing this statement, Su Yuwei turned directly away, indicating the end of the conversation, unwilling to spare Wang Junze another glance.