Saint Slayer!
Compared to when he killed Hai Feng, this battle was more spectacular and shocking. Unfortunately... no one witnessed this battle!
All the people from the Four Symbols Sect who came were already dead under Wang Junze's sword.
The fall of a Saint Realm Powerhouse caused such a huge commotion that within hundreds, even thousands of miles around, one could feel the anomaly. Moreover, although the Guan Family said they wouldn't interfere, how could they not be concerned about the result of this battle in truth?
In fact, just after Wang Junze killed Jingchen, in less than an incense stick's time, experts from the Guan Family had already arrived at the Wuding River.
The person leading them was none other than Guan Qin!
Looking at the tragic scene before him, even Guan Qin couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart, with a sense of cold fear creeping over him.
Guan Qin himself was a Saint Realm Powerhouse, naturally well aware of the strength of Jingchen and those elders from the Four Symbols Sect.
Especially Jingchen, the Supreme Elder of the Four Symbols Sect, who had been a renowned top expert decades ago. Though not comparable to someone like Qu Lishang, Guan Qin knew very well that if he fought face-to-face with him, he would be defeated in an instant.
However... even an expert like Jingchen ended up dead at Wang Junze's hands.
He didn't know exactly how Wang Junze accomplished all this, but he clearly understood how powerful Wang Junze had become.
"No, we cannot let him return to the Nether Sea alive!"
In an instant, a terrifying killing intent arose in Guan Qin's heart.
The fear Wang Junze brought him at this moment even surpassed the warnings his family's ancestor had given him.
If Wang Junze were to make it back to the Nether Sea successfully, the entire Guan Family would have to bow to him, and for Guan Qin himself, there would be no chance for redemption.
And now, it was the only chance to kill Wang Junze!
He didn't believe Wang Junze had escaped without any cost after killing Jingchen and these elders from the Four Symbols Sect. As long as he could find Wang Junze's trail in a short time, he was confident he could kill Wang Junze, eradicating future troubles.
As for the Purple Sky Divine Monarch... at most, he would never go into the Secret Realm in the future anyway, as the other person couldn't leave it.
Moreover, as long as he was careful enough, no one would know that he killed Wang Junze.
With this thought, Guan Qin immediately began to search along the Wuding River, believing Wang Junze must be injured severely and couldn't possibly have escaped far. As long as he left the slightest trace, Guan Qin would find him!
Actually, Guan Qin didn't know that while he was frantically searching along the Wuding River, Wang Junze was actually right beneath his feet—at the bottom of the Wuding River!
As Guan Qin had guessed, after this battle, Wang Junze's condition had deteriorated to the extreme.
Although he hadn't suffered any fatal injuries, his body and Divine Soul were utterly exhausted, and in such a state, he dared not leave rashly.
Otherwise, if he encountered another ambush, he'd have no ability to fight back.
Thus, his only choice was to hide and find a way to recover his strength.
The most suitable place for Wang Junze to hide was indeed the Wuding River!
With his understanding of Water Sword Intent, Wang Junze could easily hide at the river's bottom, survive without needing to breathe in the water, and the river could help conceal all his traces.
Unless someone searched the river bottom, he couldn't possibly be discovered.
...
Time passed, and half a day went by!
Like a madman, Guan Qin searched every inch along the Wuding River for hundreds of miles, even killing many innocent civilians in his anger, yet he still failed to find any sign of Wang Junze.
Meanwhile, the results of this battle were spreading and could no longer be concealed.
After all, it was impossible for there to be no other cultivators in the vicinity, and the fall of a Saint caused such a commotion that it couldn't be hidden. Moreover, it was already beyond Longxi's range, and even the Guan Family couldn't seal the information.
Furthermore, at this point, the entire world was paying attention to Wang Junze's movements, and the events here were spreading to various powers through numerous means.
As for the Four Symbols Sect, they even had the likes of the Life Lamp, and when Jingchen fell, it shook the entire Four Symbols Sect, causing the funeral bell to toll.
Compared to the other three sects, the losses for the Four Symbols Sect were too severe this time. Jingchen's fall was like a slap that snuffed out the Four Symbols Sect's ambitions.
Among the Four Great Celestial Sects, the Celestial Taoist Temple and the Four Symbols Sect had both attacked Wang Junze but failed to kill him.
The Profound Moon Sword Sect need not be mentioned. Although they had officially severed ties with Wang Junze, everyone knew they wouldn't take action against him. So, the only one left was Xuankong Temple.
But... with things at this stage, would Xuankong Temple really dare to make a move against Wang Junze?
Or, even if they did, could they truly kill Wang Junze?
Jingchen's fall had forced everyone to admit that now Wang Junze had joined the ranks of the top powerhouses in the world.
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Bottom of the Wuding River!
Wang Junze finally slowly opened his eyes.
Half a day was long enough for Wang Junze to recover. Although he couldn't claim to be back to his peak, he had regained about fifty to sixty percent of his strength, no longer fearing threats from ordinary powerhouses.
With a flicker, Wang Junze emerged from the river's depths, landing on the water's surface as a wave surged beneath his feet, allowing him to stand on the crest of the wave.
Taking a gentle breath, Wang Junze didn't go ashore; he stood on the wave crest, following the current downstream.
The Wuding River naturally flowed eastward, eventually merging into the Nether Sea. As long as he followed the current downstream, he could return to the Nether Sea.
But with Wang Junze's appearance, soon it disturbed the cultivators searching along the banks, and news spread swiftly.
In no more than a quarter of an hour, Guan Qin heard the news and arrived.
"Young Master Wang, please stop!"
In an instant, flying above the river, Guan Qin looked at Wang Junze and spoke loudly.
Eyebrows slightly raised, Wang Junze's gaze fell on Guan Qin, his face showing a hint of mockery as he spoke lightly, "Has the Guan Family changed their minds and wants to escort me back to the Nether Sea?"
"..."
Looking at Wang Junze, Guan Qin's heart sank slightly, forcing a smile as he said, "Please don't misunderstand, Young Master. The Guan Family heard that the Four Symbols Sect ambushed you and were worried for your safety, so we came to investigate... As long as Young Master is safe, that is all that matters."
"So... are you not planning to try again?"
With a faint smile on his lips, Wang Junze asked back, "It's only been half a day; my injuries might not have healed yet... This might be your last chance to kill me."
"Are you sure you don't want to give it a try?"
Wang Junze understood Guan Qin's intentions very clearly, and at this moment, a faint killing intent arose in his heart as well.
