Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 613 - 617: I Am a Sword Cultivator—I Only Know Advance, Not Retreat!

Chapter 613: Chapter 617: I Am a Sword Cultivator—I Only Know Advance, Not Retreat!

"Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. Seeing you, old man, I truly feel that I am already old."

Raising his head and looking at Wang Junze, the Guan family ancestor revealed a slight smile and softly sighed, "Sit down, don’t be nervous, old man holds no ill will."

Naturally, Wang Junze did not easily believe the other’s words, but he still sat down as requested, looking at the other and asking, "Mr. Guan, having gone to such lengths to invite me here, it can’t just be for these polite words, right? I am straightforward by nature. If there’s something, Mr. Guan might as well speak plainly."

"Haha, young people are indeed impatient."

Pointing at Wang Junze, the Guan family ancestor looked toward several others, laughing loudly.

"I am aware of your conflict with the Empress. However, in my opinion, there is no feud in this world that cannot be resolved. Moreover, since He’er is still alive, we do not have a death grudge between us."

He’er? That should be the Empress’s name, right?

With a slight flicker of thought, Wang Junze yet still did not reply, quietly waiting for the other to continue explaining.

"Don’t be so guarded, as I said, I hold no ill intent toward you."

Shaking his head, the Guan family ancestor continued, "Additionally, I can remind you of one thing: although He’er holds the position of Empress, the Empress is the Empress, and the Guan family is the Guan family. Do you understand what I mean?"

That sentence nearly made everything clear.

Although the Longxi Guan family has intricate connections with the Court, and even produced an Empress, the Guan family and the Court are ultimately not one.

This is why the Guan family can tolerate Wang Junze killing Prince Yu, even holding the Empress hostage, yet is still willing to talk with him.

For a moment, Wang Junze couldn’t help but recall Jing Yuan’s words.

Having broken through to Entering the Path, possessing cultivation to contend with the Saint Realm, backed by the Nether Sea and the support of the Deserters, he is no longer a mere extraordinary talent but is truly qualified to stand among the world’s powerhouses, possessing the qualification to dialogue with these forces.

"Mr. Guan, what do you want me to do?"

After thinking for a moment, Wang Junze asked in a deep voice.

"Alliance!"

This time, before the Guan family ancestor spoke, a middle-aged man at the side answered solemnly, "All of the Guan family’s power is limited to the Nine Prefectures of Longxi. This is the understanding between the Guan family and Your Majesty. But now, the conflict between the Four Great Celestial Sects and the Court is inevitable, and the world situation is about to change drastically... For the Guan family to move forward, it requires the support of more people."

"You hold the Nether Sea and are close to the Deserters. If you ally with the Guan family, you will undoubtedly secure a place in this world."

"As long as you agree to an alliance with the Guan family, not only will past grievances be wiped clean, but the Guan family can even help you fend off the pursuit of the Four Great Celestial Sects and safely return you to the Nether Sea."

"And the price?"

The conditions are simply too generous, agreeing to an alliance grants so many benefits? This kind of nonsense, Wang Junze naturally wouldn’t believe.

"Allow the Guan family to enter the Nether Sea and help you handle the trivial matters there."

The middle-aged man replied slowly.

Hearing this, Wang Junze’s heart immediately filled with a cold sneer.

Now, Wang Junze has become a Fallen Demon, severing ties with the Four Great Celestial Sects. The Profound Moon Sword Sect and Xuankong Temple’s people will gradually withdraw from the Nether Sea, just at the best time for the Guan family to intervene.

Saying they’ll help handle the trivial matters of the Nether Sea sounds nice, but in reality, isn’t it just allowing the Guan family to erode the forces of the Nether Sea, even step-by-step marginalizing himself? If he really agreed to such terms, who would truly hold authority over the Nether Sea in the future would be uncertain.

"If I agree, will you believe it?"

Wang Junze did not hurry to refuse, shrugging his shoulders, probing further.

"Words are not proof. Naturally, a bit of assurance is needed. Young Master Wang, rest assured, the Guan family has an ancient oath, as long as you swear by the Great Path, trust will naturally follow."

Similar things, Wang Junze has seen before, such as a Blood Covenant.

However, from what the Guan family implied, this ancient oath’s binding power is undoubtedly much stronger than a Blood Covenant. A simple vow on the Great Path hints at its power, even stepping into the Saint Realm, likely leaves no room for reneging.

"What if I refuse?"

Looking at the other party, Wang Junze calmly asked back.

"Then you will be opposing the Guan family!"

Sighing, the middle-aged man slowly answered, "Though the Guan family is in a remote location, it is also a millennium family, and face cannot be lost."

"The Empress is the legitimate daughter of the Guan family. You holding her hostage; if the Guan family has no reaction, wouldn’t it make people laugh at the Guan family’s incompetence?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze was silent for a moment; then he laughed, "So, if I don’t agree, today it’s indeed a Hongmen Banquet."

"Young man, don’t act rashly, remember that patience is key, and retreat offers vast opportunities."

With a slight lift of his head, the Guan family ancestor reminded once more.

"I apologize, I am a Sword Cultivator!" Raising his eyebrows slightly, Wang Junze replied indifferently, "I only know to advance, not retreat!"

Compromise?

Back in the Capital City, facing such danger, Wang Junze did not compromise but fought back, storming the Imperial Palace and paving a path to survival. Now, confronting the Guan family, could he possibly not dare to act?

"Youngsters don’t know how high the sky is and think themselves superior... They always need some setbacks to understand that the world is harsh."

Sighing, the Guan family ancestor shook his head, saying.

Almost as the words fell, that middle-aged man beside him snorted coldly, and in an instant, a terrifying aura suddenly rushed toward Wang Junze.

At the same time, Hai Feng, who had been standing outside the hall, also acted instantly, striking toward Wang Junze with a palm.

To fight as soon as words were spoken, it seemed from the moment Wang Junze was invited, the other party never expected to persuade him smoothly, having long prepared for this show of force.

They only had the confidence to force him to agree to any terms after first defeating him.

And now, at the very start, two Saint Realm experts teamed up, also giving Wang Junze plenty of face.

"I am just about to experience the skills of a millennium family!"

With a flick of his body, Wang Junze swiftly retreated, directly into the courtyard.

Apart from these two Saint Realms, the Guan family ancestor was the one who put the most pressure on Wang Junze, so taking the first step to distance himself also prevented the other from striking secretly.

Conditions are never just negotiated; they’re fought for.

Wang Junze, after all, just broke through to Entering the Path. Even though he caused chaos in the Imperial Palace, how much actual strength he had wasn’t truly tested.

After all, due to the Empress’s hostage situation, a battle in the palace never materialized, and nobody saw his confrontation with Fuchen.

Moreover, not only the Guan family wanted to test his strength, Wang Junze himself wanted to see the gap between him and a Saint Realm powerhouse.

In the span of a breath, the Sword Domain suddenly unfolded, black and white swirling into a vast chessboard, reflecting the heavens and earth.