Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 526 - 530: This Was Always a High-Stakes Gamble

Chapter 526: Chapter 530: This Was Always a High-Stakes Gamble

After giving instructions, Wang Junze did not remain idle. He carried Peng Ru into the Mirage Forest, drew out the Li Shang Sword, and carefully extracted her divine soul from the sword. At the moment it returned to her body, he fed her the Rebirth Pill.

The process was indeed fraught with peril. Any mistake that led to the final wisp of her divine soul dissipating would mean certain death for Peng Ru.

Fortunately, the Great Nether Mirror was now on Wang Junze’s person. Although he hadn’t refined it, he could still command a trace of its power. In case of any emergency, he could use the mirror’s strength to stabilize Peng Ru’s soul. However, using its power in Wang Junze’s current state would impose an enormous burden on him, and if backlash occurred, he too risked falling.

This was Peng Ru’s last chance at survival. If more time were to pass, her body would be irreparably damaged, and not even the Rebirth Pill could heal her physical injuries.

Nearby, the Mirage Dragon watched with curiosity until Peng Ru’s divine soul flew out of the Li Shang Sword and settled back into her body, finally understanding what Wang Junze was doing.

Even so, the sight left the Mirage Dragon deeply shaken.

Not only was the Rebirth Pill an incredibly rare elixir, akin to a second life for a cultivator below the Saint Realm, but the Li Shang Sword itself was a top-tier divine weapon. Moreover, Wang Junze was a sword cultivator, and such a weapon would undoubtedly wield greater power in his hands.

Yet now, Wang Junze was willing to sacrifice all this without hesitation to save Peng Ru, a woman merely in the Refining God Realm. Such actions were truly astonishing.

Others might not know, but the Mirage Dragon was aware that Peng Ru was simply someone Wang Junze had purchased at the Netherworld Auction and that they weren’t romantically involved.

Even so, Wang Junze was willing to pay such a price to save her—a display of courage and character he’d never witnessed before.

This completely overturned his understanding of the human race.

It was precisely because of this scene that the Mirage Dragon was firmly resolved to gamble alongside Wang Junze.

On the other side, Pei Haoran, having received a message, quietly set sail for Mirage Island.

In the chaotic situation of Netherworld City, no one would notice if Pei Haoran had left the sea.

By the time Pei Haoran stepped onto Mirage Island, Huang Siyu and Yang Hong, whose injuries had fully healed, had already woken up. Although Peng Ru hadn’t regained consciousness, her breathing had gradually stabilized, indicating she had passed the critical stage.

Moreover, thanks to the Rebirth Pill, her injury turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Not only did it strengthen her connection with the Li Shang Sword, but it also showed signs of breaking through to the Heaven-Stepping stage. Once awake, she would most likely become a Heaven-Stepping powerhouse.

"Brother Ye!"

Seeing Wang Junze again, Pei Haoran was visibly excited and went to embrace him, only to be kicked away by the Maiden of the Sea before he got close.

"Brother Pei, sorry, I am heavily injured."

It was only then that Pei Haoran noticed the unusual state of Wang Junze and, with a slight change in expression, took out a heap of elixirs from his body and handed them over. "Brother Ye, I have many healing elixirs here. See if you can use any of them."

"Thank you, but my condition is somewhat special, and ordinary elixirs are of no use."

Wang Junze naturally felt Pei Haoran’s goodwill but still politely declined.

"No worries, I’ll send word to the Four Seas Commerce Association. Even if it’s a rare treasure of the world, I will buy it for you."

Patting his chest, Pei Haoran said with determination, "Rest assured, no matter the cost, I’ll get you healed."

As the young master of the Four Seas Commerce Association, Pei Haoran indeed had the capacity to make such promises.

A wave of warmth surged through him, and a faint smile appeared on Wang Junze’s face as he lightly clasped his hands. "Thank you, but let’s first discuss the serious matters!"

After a pause, Wang Junze continued, "The Maiden of the Sea should have already told you, I plan to launch a full-scale assault on the Netherworld Mansion and take over Netherworld City!"

"Now that I’m injured and cannot fight, with only the Maiden of the Sea and Brother Yang, it’s unlikely we can seize the Netherworld Mansion, so we’ll need external assistance... I need to know how many people the Four Seas Commerce Association currently has in Netherworld City."

"Also, how many resources you can mobilize on hand, and whether you’d be willing to front these resources to bribe the demon cultivators... only to be compensated after we take over Netherworld City."

Pressed for time, Wang Junze did not stand on ceremony and directly raised the critical questions.

Hearing this, a hint of seriousness appeared on Pei Haoran’s face.

This matter was of great significance to him and wasn’t a decision that could be made on a whim.

He had already taken a significant risk spreading rumors about the Night Spirit Demon Venerable’s fall, and if he helped Wang Junze attack the Netherworld Mansion, he’d be wagering his entire life and future on this gamble.

And this wasn’t just about his life; it could very well determine the future of the Four Seas Commerce Association.

After a moment of silence, Pei Haoran finally responded slowly, "Brother Ye, I can agree to your conditions, but... I need to know the odds of success in this matter?"

"Not just for the battle at Netherworld City, but... in the Netherworld Abyss, can the Li Shang Sword Venerable really kill the Night Spirit Demon Venerable and return alive?"

"I can’t answer you!"

Looking at Pei Haoran, Wang Junze answered just as seriously, "I’m not even sure about victory in the battle at Netherworld City, let alone the result of the saintly confrontation... I can only say that this matter is exceedingly important to me, and I’d stake my life to accomplish it!"

"This is a gamble from the outset!"

Wang Junze said in a deep voice, "I can’t guarantee we will win, so I won’t force you to agree."

"You’re all my friends, so I won’t deceive you with lies for victory... I’m merely asking for your help as a friend."

Hearing Wang Junze’s words, Pei Haoran fell silent for quite some time, his eyes revealing a hint of struggle.

If it were just him, he would have agreed without hesitation, but given the stakes for the Four Seas Commerce Association, he had to be more cautious.

After waiting for a while, Wang Junze spoke once more, "One more thing, I need to remind you, I’m not just the demon cultivator Ye Piaoling, but also a true disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, Wang Junze!"

That single sentence sent a jolt through Pei Haoran’s heart.

This may seem like an insignificant remark, but it suddenly awakened him to the possibility that if this endeavor succeeded, the rewards for the Four Seas Commerce Association would not be limited to the Nether Sea. It could potentially extend to the entire Northern Domain and even into the Capital City!

Despite the risks, the potential gains were far greater than he had ever imagined.

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