Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 593 - 597: Farewell to Eldest Princess Ningyu

Chapter 593: Chapter 597: Farewell to Eldest Princess Ningyu

Imperial Palace Treasure Vault.

Hearing this name, Wang Junze couldn’t help but feel a jolt in his heart.

Of course, he still remembered that the Creation Golden Lotus was taken out of the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault by Her Highness the Princess Ningyu. As long as the vault could be opened, even snatching a bit of the resources would definitely be enough to drive anyone mad.

However, attempting to storm the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault is easier said than done.

A place like this is bound to be heavily guarded, and it’s almost certain there will be a Saint Realm Powerhouse stationed there. With the current strength of Wang Junze and his group, rashly attempting to raid the vault would be akin to courting death.

"What a joke! Not to mention us, even the Li Shang Sword Venerable wouldn’t be able to raid the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault."

Looking at Jing Yuan, Yang Hong couldn’t help but speak.

"Under normal circumstances, it’s naturally impossible, but with the current complicated situation in the Capital City, if we can find a way to divert their attention, there’s a slim chance!"

Spreading his hands, Jing Yuan continued, "Of course, the risk is definite. If we want safety, it’s naturally easier to go to Licheng."

"We’ve got to give it a try!"

After a moment of silence, Wang Junze suddenly spoke, "Let’s first find a way to gather information about the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault; it’s not too late to decide afterward."

Treasure like the Creation Golden Lotus is indeed too tempting.

Moreover, looking across the world, perhaps only the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault, Judgment Bureau Treasure Vault, and the Four Great Celestial Sects might have such treasures. Missing this chance means there’s simply no way to have such an opportunity again in the short term.

However, finding someone to inquire about the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault is also a hassle.

Both Her Highness the Princess Ningyu and Ni Gang likely know something, but... under the current circumstances, whether they are still trustworthy is hard to say.

If they betray Wang Junze, and a trap is set at the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault, it would be absolutely certain death!

After much deliberation, Wang Junze used the cover of the Fan Building to reach the Princess’s Mansion.

The reasoning was simple; according to Jing Yuan’s conjecture, at least Qu Lishang could still be trusted, making Her Highness the Princess relatively more trustworthy under these circumstances.

...

Meanwhile, as Wang Junze headed to the Princess’s Mansion, at the Changling Prince’s Mansion, the King of Changlin finally returned and met Su Yuwei.

All the servants had already been sent away, leaving only the King of Changlin and Su Yuwei, father and daughter, in private conversation.

"Is there something you don’t want to tell me?"

Looking at Su Yuwei, the King of Changlin softly asked.

"I do want to, but I know that I can’t, and besides... even if I do, Father can’t agree, it would only make things difficult for you."

Biting her lip, Su Yuwei lowered her head and replied softly.

"..."

These words made the King of Changlin’s eyes flash a hint of sorrow.

She is his only daughter, so he naturally couldn’t help but treasure her. In fact, on the day of Prince Yu’s grand wedding, it was the King of Changlin who persuaded Prince Yong’an to intervene and prevent the ceremony.

Yet, even the King of Changlin did not expect that the incident that day would escalate so much, leading to Prince Yu’s fall and ultimately involving the Four Great Celestial Sects coming to the Capital City.

Now, it wasn’t merely an issue between Wang Junze and Su Yuwei; it was a matter of touching one end and affecting the whole.

Even from a selfish standpoint, he had already accepted Wang Junze but could not publicly protect him.

Otherwise, it would be an act of betrayal against the Court and Your Majesty, a betrayal the Emperor could in no way tolerate.

This was why Su Yuwei, understanding this logic, chose not to be with Wang Junze and returned to the Changling Prince’s Mansion.

Such understanding only deepened the King of Changlin’s compassion for her.

"The only person who can protect him now is the Director of the Judgment Department."

After a pause, the King of Changlin said slowly, "As long as he joins the Judgment Department and severs ties with the Four Great Celestial Sects, I can request Your Majesty to bless your union!"

"Father, do you want me to persuade him?"

Raising her head, Su Yuwei asked, "Is this also the Emperor’s intention?"

"...Yes!"

After a moment’s silence, the King of Changlin answered, "Today, it’s not just me, Your Majesty also summoned Her Highness the Princess Ningyu."

"Wang Junze is indeed a rare prodigy. As long as he severs ties with the Four Great Celestial Sects, once married to you in the future, there is even hope for him to take over the Judgment Department."

"Life and death... hang on his decision."

"If you still wish to save him, this is the only chance... otherwise, though the world is vast, there would be no place for him to hide!"

"The Emperor implied that if the Profound Moon Sword Sect intervenes... then from then on, there will be no more Profound Moon Sword Sect in this world!" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"..."

Even though she had some suspicions, upon hearing these words, Su Yuwei couldn’t help but tremble fiercely in her heart.

However, thinking about Wang Junze’s nature, Su Yuwei ended up closing her eyes slightly.

"Father, I do wish to save him, but... I cannot persuade him to betray his Sect!"

From the moment she met Wang Junze, Su Yuwei always understood what kind of person Wang Junze was. He might not harbor any lofty ideals in his heart, but he was definitely loyal and committed.

The Profound Moon Sword Sect had treated him well, and making him betray the Sect was something Wang Junze could not do.

If she were to persuade him, wouldn’t it amount to advising Wang Junze to become a despicable person just to survive for her sake?

She couldn’t bring herself to say such words. If Wang Junze did that... he would no longer be the Wang Junze in her heart.

She wanted to save Wang Junze, but she couldn’t accept Wang Junze using such a method for survival.

This might sound contradictory, but it was indeed reality.

Seeing Su Yuwei’s earnest expression, the King of Changlin sighed softly and eventually stopped persuading, slowly turning to leave.

...

Princess’s Mansion.

Eldest Princess Ningyu also dismissed everyone, sitting face to face with Wang Junze in a pavilion in the backyard.

"...This is the meaning of Your Majesty and the wish of Qu Lishang."

Looking at Wang Junze, Eldest Princess Ningyu spoke softly, "The Profound Moon Sword Sect treated you well, but after the battle at the Nether Sea, you returned the Great Nether Mirror. Consider it even now, and leaving the Sect doesn’t count as betrayal."

"These words are from Qu Lishang for you."

"If there were no accident, you would have chosen to join the Judgment Department back then, wouldn’t you?"

Quietly listening to Eldest Princess Ningyu’s words, a complex expression also appeared in Wang Junze’s eyes.

If it was just Jing Yuan’s conjecture before, then now, the words from the Eldest Princess Ningyu fully confirmed what Jing Yuan had thought.

In everyone’s eyes, his only way to survive now was to join the Judgment Department.

If it weren’t for Jing Yuan, Wang Junze didn’t know whether he would eventually succumb, but at least... now Jing Yuan had found another path for him.

Thinking of this, Wang Junze slowly raised his head and asked softly, "Your Highness the Princess, can I still trust you?"