Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 584 - 588: Li Shang Sword Venerable Stirs the World
Life and death often come down to a single thought.
Similarly, many times, one’s fate is decided in just a moment’s thought.
Wang Junze certainly felt that terrifying blade light, yet he still swept out his sword without hesitation.
Sometimes, the retreat you see might instead be a fatal trap.
Fighting to such a point, even if Wang Junze were willing to step back and spare Prince Yu, could that really come to pass?
Whether it was Hai Feng’s interference or this Saint Realm powerhouse’s slash, they both clearly reflected his Majesty the Emperor’s will; they had no intention of letting him leave alive.
Rather than living with humiliation, it’s better to fight a glorious battle to the end.
If he’s going to die, he might as well drag Prince Yu down with him.
Buzz!
However, just as Wang Junze was prepared to die, a dazzling sword light suddenly descended from the sky!
This sword strike was faster than the opponent’s blade, as if it had ignored the constraints of space the instant it was unleashed, directly descending before the blade light to shield Wang Junze from this deadly blow!
"Li Shang Sword Venerable?!"
In an instant, Prince Yu’s Mansion erupted in astonishment.
No one could have imagined that Li Shang Sword Venerable would appear in the Capital City, dare to appear in the Capital City.
Thud!
Time waits for no one. As Qu Lishang struck, without anyone holding him back, Wang Junze’s sword finally pierced through Prince Yu’s body.
Sword Qi rampaged like a terrifying Sword Rain, piercing Prince Yu’s body with a thousand holes, blood flowing profusely!
At the same time, the Sword Soul once again stabbed into Prince Yu’s sea of consciousness, giving him no chance to react, directly extinguishing his Divine Soul.
Dead!
More shocking than Li Shang Sword Venerable’s appearance was that Prince Yu actually died under Wang Junze’s sword, right under the Emperor and Empress’s noses, even when two Saint Realm powerhouses disregarded their identities to intercept, yet Wang Junze still forcibly killed him.
This is sheer madness.
Even Prince Yong’an, who personally orchestrated this situation, couldn’t help but be a bit dazed; no one could have foreseen this result.
Nor could they dare to imagine the horrifying consequences that might follow.
"Qu Lishang, do you want to take the entire Profound Moon Sword Sect down with you?!"
Eyes flashing with a hint of madness, Hai Feng snarled ferociously.
Prince Yu is dead; whatever the reason, killing Prince Yu in his presence was his greatest failure. At this moment, Hai Feng was almost driven mad, looking at Qu Lishang and Wang Junze with eyes filled with frenzied intent to kill.
Unlike Hai Feng, the Saint Realm powerhouse who just wielded the blade was extremely cautious, retreating instantly to the Emperor’s side to protect his safety.
"Before acting, use your brain to weigh whether your master can handle the consequences of waging an endless war with me."
With a cold glance at Hai Feng, Qu Lishang spoke indifferently, "I don’t mind swinging my sword again today."
This statement from Qu Lishang instantly calmed Hai Feng.
The word "Saint" from his mouth might not even be referring to him, but to the Empress behind him.
Since Qu Lishang intervened, the nature of this event had completely changed. To put it bluntly, this was entirely beyond his control; even the Empress no longer had the qualifications to call the shots.
"What, Qu Lishang, do you intend to kill me?"
After just a moment of surprise, the Emperor’s expression quickly regained its calm, looking at Qu Lishang as he calmly questioned.
"Your Majesty overstates."
Slightly raising his head, Qu Lishang sighed and replied, "Wasn’t this contest your Majesty’s own command? I merely made this entirely unfair contest a bit fairer."
If not for Qu Lishang, the outcome of this battle was determined from the start.
There is inherently no fairness in this world.
But Qu Lishang intervened, naturally adding a touch of fairness to the unfairness, at least... making the ending uncertain!
Of course, whether it can change everything still depends on Wang Junze’s own skill.
Since Wang Junze showed guts and made his choice, Qu Lishang was willing to lend a hand and help him regain this slice of fairness.
"You certainly have the right to help him, but... who will help you?"
The Emperor spoke calmly, "Qu Lishang, since you wish to assume this karma for him, I can grant you that."
"I won’t make things difficult for you, go reside in the Judgment Department for twenty years!"
To say "reside" is to actually confine Qu Lishang in the Judgment Department for another twenty years, for once inside without the Director of the Judgment Department’s consent, even Qu Lishang couldn’t expect to walk out alive.
Of course, if Qu Lishang can, within these twenty years, break through to the Divine Domain and defeat the Director of the Judgment Department with his own power, then the world would naturally be free for him to come and go.
In this brief interval of conversation, Wang Junze’s Divine Soul had returned to his body, though his face was pale, and his internal power had exhausted completely, he still survived.
At this moment, looking at Qu Lishang, Wang Junze’s eyes were full of gratitude and concern.
Previously, despite having consulted with Jing Yuan so many times, he never approached Qu Lishang for fear that once Qu Lishang intervened in the Capital, it would inevitably cause great consequences, even worse than him killing Prince Yu.
Yet, unexpectedly, Qu Lishang intervened for his sake.
But how to end this situation now?
Even Wang Junze was at a loss at the moment, instinctively turning his gaze to Jing Yuan.
In truth, at this moment, Jing Yuan’s mind was truly stirred by a tidal wave.
Qu Lishang hadn’t spoken yet, but Jing Yuan vaguely harbored a vague speculation, just that it was too astonishing, even with Jing Yuan’s wisdom, he was unable to avoid feeling a strange shiver and excitement.
"Does Your Majesty intend for me to stay in the Capital? Then you may need to arrange more, otherwise, even the Judgment Department may not accommodate so many people."
"Hmm?"
Instantly, the Emperor’s eyelids twitched slightly, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease.
"The world speaks of the Four Great Celestial Sects, Your Majesty knows why, right?"
Slightly raising his head, Qu Lishang’s lips curved slightly as he softly spoke, "By my estimation, the others from the remaining three sects should also be on their way to the Capital. Your Majesty should wait a few more days before making a decision, what say you?"
"???"
This statement instantly caused everyone’s expressions to change drastically.
Could the Four Great Celestial Sects actually be joining forces?!
How could that be possible!
For so many years, the Four Great Celestial Sects have constantly been in conflict with each other, which the Court deliberately incited, providing them the fundamental reason to suppress the Four Great Celestial Sects. However, if these sects truly united, it would indeed be a catastrophe.
