Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 602 - 606: Requesting the Empress to Return to the Bathing Pool

Chapter 602: Chapter 606: Requesting the Empress to Return to the Bathing Pool

"Wang Junze, it’s not too late to turn back now, but if you really harm the Empress, no one in this world can save you!"

The Golden Armor Commander threatened once more.

"You can’t make the decision, so find someone who can and then talk to me."

Glancing at the opponent, Wang Junze firmly refused again, "I need time to recover. Before that... I refuse any disturbance, listen, any probing or interruption. If I find anyone daring to come near, I will kill the Empress and perish together."

Pausing for a moment, Wang Junze continued, "Of course, during this period, I will also ensure the safety of the Empress."

After saying this, Wang Junze did not even wait for the other’s agreement and directly took the Empress back into the hall, closing the doors again.

Sighing with relief, a trace of exhaustion inevitably appeared on Wang Junze’s face.

Having successfully driven these people back, he had passed this challenge. Next, it depended on whether he could use this Creation Golden Lotus to make a breakthrough.

However, there was a problem: once he consumed the Creation Golden Lotus, he would likely have no time to handle the Empress. If the Empress saw through it and escaped, it would be too late for Wang Junze to break through before the people outside rushed in and killed him.

At this thought, a hint of killing intent emerged in Wang Junze’s eyes.

Keeping the Empress was ultimately a hidden danger. Should he just gamble and directly kill the Empress? As long as no one dared to come near, they might not notice the Empress’s death.

However, this would completely cut off his escape route.

After all, once he killed the Empress, there would be no room for reconciliation. He could only fight his way out, and even breaking through to the Path Entrance Realm was almost a certain death for Wang Junze.

Moreover, with the Empress’s noble status, would she have something like a Life Lamp? If she died, it would be noticed, which would also be a problem.

"Wang Junze, are you planning to go back on your word?"

In that instant, the Empress sensed Wang Junze’s murderous intent.

After a slight consideration, Wang Junze ultimately gave up the idea of killing the Empress for now.

More importantly, he had thought of a way to control the Empress.

Glancing at the nearby hot spring, Wang Junze’s lips curled up, his gaze once again falling toward the Empress, "If you don’t want to die, take off your clothes yourself."

"???

This immediate request drained the color from the Empress’s face, revealing a hint of fear.

What does he mean by this?

Wang Junze wasted no time and directly explained, "Please return to the hot spring and continue your bath... Rest assured, I will immediately consume the Creation Golden Lotus and enter a state of cultivation. I won’t have any vile intentions toward you."

Upon hearing this, the Empress quickly realized.

Wang Junze was using her reputation to threaten her, forcing her to stay here and cooperate with him to prevent others from entering.

"I can swear..."

Instinctively, the Empress spoke again, trying to convince Wang Junze to believe her.

But before she finished, she met Wang Junze’s cold gaze, and she couldn’t utter another word.

For someone like Wang Junze, he wouldn’t believe in mere oaths. In fact, even she herself probably wouldn’t trust such vows.

Lightly biting her lip, the Empress remained silent for several beats before finally agreeing.

"Little Mei, come here!"

"Yes!"

Though trembling slightly, Little Mei still walked over as instructed.

But before she could react, the Empress had already pulled the phoenix hairpin from her head and fiercely stabbed it into Little Mei’s neck!

"...Your Majesty!"

A flash of terror appeared in her eyes, and Little Mei couldn’t even struggle before she was completely silent.

After finishing this, the Empress undressed again, silently returning to the hot spring.

Wang Junze’s expression remained unchanged, calmly collecting the Empress’s clothing.

He understood why the Empress killed her personal palace maid. Little Mei knew too much; if she lived, she might be forced to reveal the truth of today’s events. Thus, to keep a secret, the only way was to kill her!

Without saying much more, Wang Junze calmly followed into the hot spring, and as he inhaled, a layer of Profound Ice suddenly appeared on his body. At the same time, he swallowed the Creation Golden Lotus.

With the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, paired with Wang Junze’s already extremely strong physique, it was difficult for the Empress to pose any real threat to him.

Now that he had the Empress’s clothes, unless she was willing to let everyone know Wang Junze had seen her body, she could only cooperate with him to stop others from entering the palace.

In just a moment, the power of the Creation Golden Lotus exploded inside Wang Junze, the terrifying vitality, and Spiritual Qi instantly flooding his body, not only rapidly healing his internal injuries and recovering the Demonic Qi but also aiding him swiftly in reaching towards the Path Entrance Realm.

Seeing Wang Junze truly enter into a state of cultivation, a complex expression couldn’t help but appear in the Empress’s eyes.

In truth, she wanted to kill Wang Junze, whether to avenge her son’s death or because of the shame and threat Wang Junze had given her today, she wanted nothing more than to destroy him.

But on the other hand, she had to admit Wang Junze was far more formidable and crazier than she imagined!

How today’s events would end, even she could not predict.

However, no matter what, for now, she was forced to be tied together with Wang Junze, at least until they got through the current danger. She had to fully support Wang Junze until he refined the Creation Golden Lotus.

Calculating the time... the news should have already spread; Hai Feng was most likely on his way back.

...

"Your Majesty!"

Kneeling in the grand hall, the Golden Armor Commander reported solemnly, "The current situation is like this: Wang Junze has taken the Empress hostage... We dare not make decisions on our own and ask Your Majesty to decide."

Now, although many were present in the grand hall, no one dared to make a sound.

If Prince Yu’s death was a result of the Emperor’s decision and Qu Lishang’s involvement, then now, with Wang Junze seizing the Imperial Palace Treasure Vault and taking the Empress hostage, it was a blatant slap in the face to both the Emperor and the Court.

Previously, the Emperor had tacitly allowed Wang Junze to join the Judgment Department, but now, with today’s incident, even that path was blocked.

"The Empress must not be harmed!"

After a moment of silence, the Emperor finally spoke slowly, "Summon the Eldest Princess Ningyu to the palace! Have her and Hai Feng negotiate with Wang Junze!"

"As long as the Empress’s safety can be guaranteed, no matter what conditions he proposes, agree to them for now."