Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 587 - 591: Wenhua Pavilion

Early the next morning, Wang Junze and Su Yuwei arrived at Wenhua Pavilion.

Only upon reaching here could one truly appreciate the vast, smoke-like collection of tomes. Compared to the Scripture Repository of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, this place was like a small, old building.

There were dozens of towers here just for storing various tomes, each housing tens of thousands of books.

Of course, for Wang Junze, he didn’t need to go through that many tomes.

After excluding those unrelated to cultivation, and specifically selecting those about Sword Dao, he had already eliminated the vast majority, yet Wang Junze still needed to browse through over ten thousand sword manuals.

When he had been at the Scripture Repository of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, Wang Junze had only gone through a mere one hundred and twenty-seven manuals, which truly was as insignificant as a drop in the ocean compared to this.

However, back then Wang Junze’s cultivation was very low. Whether it was the intensity of his Divine Soul or his understanding of Sword Dao, all were lacking, requiring plenty of time for gradual comprehension. But now, this speed could be increased several times, even tenfold.

Moreover, among such a vast array of sword manuals, those genuinely valuable weren’t numerous, most actually didn’t require too much thought.

Yet, even so, it would still take considerable time.

With Su Yuwei’s endorsement, Wenhua Pavilion naturally wouldn’t trouble Wang Junze; officials even specially prepared comfortable desks and chairs in the tower where Wang Junze stayed, for his reading.

Soon, Wang Junze completely immersed himself into the sea of books.

Su Yuwei also didn’t leave; she stayed beside Wang Junze, without feeling bored in the slightest.

...

Meanwhile, members from the Four Great Celestial Sects finally entered the capital.

This was the first time in years that the people of the Four Great Celestial Sects showed up simultaneously.

Though it’s unknown why they’ve come to the capital, merely such a grand entourage was enough to shock the world.

Interestingly, once the people of the Four Great Celestial Sects entered the capital, the first place they went was the Judgment Department.

Besides Qu Lishang, no one was received by the Director of the Judgment Department.

Next came the official palace audience.

The Emperor, with extremely high honor, received the experts of the Four Great Celestial Sects and bestowed many rewards. However, what was discussed with them remained unknown.

Others only knew that the experts from the Four Great Celestial Sects stayed in the capital, and every few days, someone would enter the palace.

Of course, not every time could they see the Emperor. Most times, they met and conversed with the Court’s senior officials.

Time quickly passed, amounting to as much as three months, and it seemed there was no sign of ending.

...

Inside the inn.

Jing Yuan and Pei Haoran weren’t idle either; they were similarly trying various means to gather information.

The Four Seas Commerce Association officially chose to cooperate with Prince Duan, rapidly expanding in the capital and throughout the land.

But since Wang Junze went to Wenhua Pavilion, the Profound Moon Sword Sect lost contact with Jing Yuan, leading to Jing Yuan being unable to get any news from them.

"Not having news is also a kind of news, actually."

After a sigh, Jing Yuan looked at the few people and said, "Brother Wang is cultivating at Wenhua Pavilion, do not disturb him for now, but we must prepare for the worst."

"What do you mean by the worst preparedness?"

Looking at Jing Yuan, Pei Haoran couldn’t help but ask.

"The Profound Moon Sword Sect might be abandoning the Nether Sea."

"???"

These words instantly made everyone’s heart palpitate with shock.

Especially Pei Haoran, who trembled with fear. Despite the constant expansion of the Four Seas Commerce Association with Prince Duan’s influence lately, he was quite aware that the real foundation was still in the Nether Sea!

If an issue arose in the Nether Sea, the best outcome for the Four Seas Commerce Association would be to become Prince Duan’s subsidiary.

"Isn’t it obvious yet?"

With a bitter smile, Jing Yuan continued, "It’s been so long, and the Profound Moon Sword Sect hasn’t had any contact with us, even Saintess Luo hasn’t come... This is already drawing a line with us."

"That’s not right!"

Pei Haoran couldn’t help but retort, "Isn’t the Nether Sea Li Shang Sword Venerable’s? Ye... Brother Wang is also a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Even if ignoring these identities, the enormous interest in the Nether Sea, would the Profound Moon Sword Sect be willing to abandon it?"

"The Nether Sea belongs to Wang Junze." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

With an obscure look in his eyes, Jing Yuan said slowly, "This was repeatedly emphasized by Li Shang Sword Venerable."

"..."

These words suddenly left everyone speechless.

Originally, when Qu Lishang said this, everyone thought he was returning a favor to Wang Junze, but upon reconsideration now, it was also drawing a boundary.

Wang Junze and the Profound Moon Sword Sect, ultimately, were different.

"What about Li Shang Sword Venerable? Without Brother Wang, he would’ve died long ago in the Nether Sea; would he abandon Brother Wang too?"

Yang Hong couldn’t help but interject.

"Not sure!"

After a moment of silence, Qu Lishang said slowly, "But I believe we must not harbor any wishful thinking, we must prepare for the worst scenario!"

"If the Profound Moon Sword Sect truly abandons the Nether Sea... then, Xuankong Temple is likely to abandon it too."

"..."

These words immediately sank everyone’s hearts to the bottom.

Though the Nether Sea had such a grand reputation, it was fundamentally based on the names of Li Shang Sword Venerable and Xuankong Temple, which provided the foundation for all parties governing the Nether Sea together.

If the Profound Moon Sword Sect and Inverted Mountain shared plans to abandon the Nether Sea, then the Nether Sea would soon be plunged into crisis.

Let’s not forget, Wang Junze, the so-called Lord of the Nether Sea, wasn’t a Saint Realm himself, unable to suppress those terrifying Demon Kings and mighty Demon Venerables within the Nether Sea.

"Why is it like this?"

"Weren’t things moving positively?"

"The Four Great Celestial Sects entered the capital, even the Emperor gave way... In the battle at Prince Yu’s Mansion, Li Shang Sword Venerable saved Wang Junze, didn’t he?"

"And now you tell me everyone might abandon the Nether Sea, abandon Brother Wang?"

Shaking his head, Jing Yuan continued, "It’s not about abandoning Wang Junze, but abandoning the Nether Sea... If Wang Junze chooses to withdraw from the Nether Sea, staying away from these disputes, Li Shang Sword Venerable will likely ensure his safe departure!"

"Now, it depends on Wang Junze’s own decision..."

"Everyone, the world may be thrown into chaos!"

"..."

In an instant, everyone fell silent.

If Jing Yuan’s speculation was correct and so many pressures came at once, could Wang Junze withstand it?

None knew what choice Wang Junze would make, nor did anyone know what their own futures would look like.