Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 586 - 590: Holding Hands

"What are your plans next?"

The two walked side by side on the street, not too close, but not too far, more than friends, but seeming to lack something compared to true lovers.

After a moment of silence, it was Su Yuwei who took the initiative to ask.

"First, observe the situation, then leave the Capital City and return to the Nether Sea."

After thinking about it, Wang Junze explained: "I can’t stay in the Capital City for long, nor is it good to return to the Northern Domain... However, as long as Master Qu doesn’t run into any trouble, the Nether Sea should still be fairly safe."

"Your Majesty will not give in to the Four Great Celestial Sects, and I also don’t believe the Four Great Celestial Sects can truly unite."

Su Yuwei continued, "Of course, it shouldn’t come to a fallout this time, so... leaving the Capital City won’t be difficult for you, but given Your Majesty’s temperament, he will soon retaliate, and the Nether Sea... will definitely not be a safe place."

"We’ll see as we go, but enough about me... What about you?"

Turning his face slightly, Wang Junze asked Su Yuwei, "What are your plans?"

"I can’t go with you for now."

After a moment of silence, Su Yuwei slowly replied, "I’ve been quite willful this time, but you know, I’m not just Su Yuwei... I’m also Princess Changlin. If I leave the Capital City, it would put Father in a difficult position."

In today’s battle at Prince Yu’s Mansion, exactly what role King of Changlin played is hard to say.

But in any case, once there was a conflict between the Court and the Four Great Celestial Sects, King of Changlin would surely side with the Court.

Under such circumstances, Su Yuwei must stay in the Capital City, otherwise, it would easily send the wrong signals. This is not even about whether the Emperor trusts King of Changlin; it’s about how the world would perceive it.

"I understand."

With a light laugh, Wang Junze shook his head slightly: "It’s okay; we have time. Someday... we will have the right to voice our own opinions."

As of now, Wang Junze and Su Yuwei’s strength is still too weak, but if they can one day enter the Saint Realm, then both the Court and the Four Great Celestial Sects would have to take them seriously.

Moreover, Prince Yu is already dead.

"By the way, I want to visit the Wenhua Pavilion."

Looking at Su Yuwei, Wang Junze said again.

Back in the Scripture Repository of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, Wang Junze could access various Sword Manuals, and Elder Qiu had reminded him that to pursue this path, he hadn’t seen enough Sword Manuals yet. If there was a chance to come to the Capital City, he could visit the Wenhua Pavilion to read the classics.

Although Wang Junze had previously been to the Capital City, he was always caught up with various matters and hadn’t had the opportunity to visit the Wenhua Pavilion.

But now, having slain Prince Yu and resolved Su Yuwei’s issues, while not qualified to participate in the negotiations between the Four Great Celestial Sects and the Court, Wang Junze found himself with nothing to do.

Plus, with the Sword Domain shattered, naturally, Wang Junze remembered this matter.

"Tomorrow morning, I’ll go with you to the Wenhua Pavilion."

Su Yuwei agreed without further questioning: "Though I can’t leave the Capital City with you, I’m not afraid of others knowing about my relationship with you."

As she spoke, Su Yuwei reached out and lightly touched Wang Junze’s palm.

With a slight startle, Wang Junze’s face broke into a bright smile and he gently held Su Yuwei’s hand. Under the moonlit night, they proceeded slowly, leaving only two shadows that gradually drew closer.

...

Judgment Department, Bamboo Grove.

Qu Lishang met no hindrance as he directly walked into the Judgment Department, leisurely stepping into the bamboo grove.

With Qu Lishang’s strength, even the Fate Envoy of the Judgment Department could not stop him.

More importantly, there was no need to stop him.

If the Director didn’t want to meet him, Qu Lishang couldn’t step into this bamboo grove, while conversely, if the Director was willing to meet him, not even the Emperor could prevent it.

"Over twenty years have passed, and your strength hasn’t grown much, but your temperament has changed a lot."

The door to the bamboo house opened slowly, and the Director of the Judgment Department walked out leisurely, only glancing at Qu Lishang before casually sitting down in front of the bamboo house.

"I wasted twenty years on the Great Nether Mirror, but now that I’ve given it up, my Realm has loosened instead... perhaps this is a good thing for me." Seated opposite, Qu Lishang spoke softly: "But as for you, Director, I find it increasingly difficult to see through your cultivation."

"Not seeing is a good thing."

Glancing at Qu Lishang, the Director of the Judgment Department said quietly: "If I can’t see you clearly, I won’t take action against you."

Hearing this, Qu Lishang couldn’t help but give a wry smile.

This was plainly telling him that the other didn’t think much of his strength and wouldn’t bother to take action against him. But this was indeed a good thing, because as long as this Director didn’t make a move, the Capital City likely wouldn’t be able to keep him.

"You should be aware of the Four Great Celestial Sects’ plan to enter the Capital City, right?"

There was nothing in the Capital City that could be hidden from this Lord Chief.

"I guessed it!"

The Director answered calmly: "Ever since the day His Majesty ascended the throne, he’s been planning to deal with the Four Great Celestial Sects. The fact that he’s been able to endure until now already shows great patience. You need not mention the Profound Moon Sword Sect, but that one at Celestial Path Palace is no fool; he won’t sit and wait to die."

"However, with me here, he won’t dare enter the Capital City."

"You mean... you still won’t intervene this time?"

Qu Lishang asked with some surprise.

"There’s no need!"

Shaking his head, the Director explained: "As long as those old folks hide in the Grotto Heaven Secret Realm and don’t come out, the other people pose no threat to the Court. How His Majesty deals with you all is his matter."

"Do not underestimate His Majesty, or... it will be you who perish."

"There are few in this world who can catch my eye, you barely count as half; it would be a pity if you died."

"..."

Such words, if heard by others, would surely leave them dumbfounded. Even the renowned Li Shang Sword Venerable could only count as half? This was too arrogant.

But only someone at Qu Lishang’s level would understand that the Director’s words were not exaggerated in the slightest; in fact, it was already a high evaluation of him.

There are indeed too few in this world who can earn the other’s approval.

"But today, Prince Yu died in his presence."

Qu Lishang couldn’t help but retort.

"That young one’s indeed exceptional."

Nodding slightly, the Director replied casually: "But this has nothing to do with you. He wasn’t taught by you or the Profound Moon Sword Sect."

"..."

The words were piercing, yet even Qu Lishang had to admit that although Wang Junze was from the Profound Moon Sword Sect, his true Sword Dao legacy indeed had little to do with it. Still, from the Director’s words, it seemed that he truly quite admired Wang Junze.

It must be so; if he did not have some appreciation, Wang Junze would not have been able to meet with this Lord Chief previously.

One can only wonder if this appreciation might save Wang Junze’s life at a critical moment.