"What exactly do you want to do?"
Glaring intently at Wang Junze, Elder Jing asked in a deep voice.
Threatening words, once spoken, are mostly used purely as threats, yet no matter how you look at it, Wang Junze's words hit his biggest weak spot.
"It seems I was right after all."
With a nonchalant smile, Wang Junze shrugged his shoulders and continued, "Actually, whatever secrets lie hidden within Inverted Mountain are irrelevant to me."
"I have no interest in probing into others' secrets, nor do I intend to make an enemy out of you... However, you ought to offer something in return, shouldn't you?"
"What do you want?"
Having reached this point, Elder Jing no longer denied it and simply replied coldly.
"It's simple, I need your help to either persuade or fend off the Demon King of the Nether Sea."
Wang Junze slowly responded, "I've already arranged to meet with the Demon Kings of the Nether Sea at the Netherworld Abyss. I believe they will arrive soon... I need you to stand by my side under any circumstances."
Hearing this, Elder Jing fell silent.
He was reluctant to get involved in the affairs between Wang Junze and the Demon Race, but it was evident that if he refused, Wang Junze would spread the news of Inverted Mountain.
No evidence was required; as long as those Demon Kings harbored the slightest suspicion, he would never have peace!
As for killing Wang Junze to silence him... He had just engaged Wang Junze in combat, and at least in the short term, he was unable to kill Wang Junze.
"Alright, I agree!"
After much contemplation, Elder Jing ultimately compromised. Compared to guarding the secret of Inverted Mountain, helping Wang Junze was not an unacceptable thing.
"However, I need to borrow the name of the Director of the Judgment Department; otherwise... I cannot explain why I would help a member of the Human Race like you."
"Of course!"
With a faint smile, Wang Junze calmly replied, "I am already the Fate Envoy of the Judgment Department."
This was not a lie; it was a title bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor himself. Whatever his intentions might be, as long as the Judgment Department didn't plan to rebel, they had to recognize this status.
"Young Master Wang!"
At this moment, Guan Qin followed the aura's fluctuation and found his way over, casting a wary glance at Elder Jing before landing beside Wang Junze.
"It's alright, just reminiscing with an old friend."
With a light chuckle, Wang Junze waved his hand and casually replied, "Don't worry, Elder Jing bears no ill intentions. On the contrary, he is going to help us negotiate with the Demon Kings."
"..."
These words made Guan Qin's heart skip a beat in shock.
Though they hadn't fought, he could naturally sense the overwhelming aura emanating from Elder Jing; who would have thought that Wang Junze could persuade such a powerful Demon King to assist them?
It appears that Wang Junze's foundation in the Nether Sea is much deeper than anticipated!
However, this was certainly good news for him. The stronger Wang Junze was, the safer he would be.
"Woo woo!"
A low, dull sound echoed from afar, causing a surge of waves in the sea. Within less than a hundred breaths, a terrifying Demon Qi surged forth, appearing directly in front of Wang Junze.
"Isn't this the little one by Qu Lishang's side? Quite bold indeed."
In a flash of movement, a Black Dragon emerged from the sea.
"How should I address the Demon King?"
With a calm demeanor, Wang Junze smiled and inquired.
"I am called Black Flame."
"Greetings, Black Flame Demon King."
With a slight bow, Wang Junze replied gracefully, "I am not very bold, but as the one in charge of the Netherworld City, it's only fitting to pay respects to the distinguished Demon Kings."
"Just you?"
With a snort, Black Flame Demon King replied disdainfully, "Without Qu Lishang, what do you count as? Dare to negotiate with us?"
"Hahaha, well said, that one's not even in the Saint Realm yet and already thinks he's someone important."
As he spoke, a gust of demon wind kicked up in the air, and shortly after, a Golden-winged Roc flapped its wings and arrived.
"In my opinion, there's no need to come; we should storm into the Netherworld City, chase all these humans out, calling themselves Lord of the Nether Sea, what a joke."
In an instant, a Sea Patrol Yaksha followed, speaking with eerie intent.
Three Demon Kings!
This aligned with what Qu Lishang had mentioned. If no others were hidden, these should be the only three Demon Kings in the Nether Sea now.
"Whether one qualifies is never spoken but proven in battle."
The brilliance in his eyes, Wang Junze no longer yielded to them, and spoke proudly, "Since the three Demon Kings do not hold me in high regard, who will be the first to test my sword?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Junze flipped his wrist, and the Profound Ice Sword suddenly appeared in his hand, pointing at them.
Towards humans, one could show humility, but when facing these Demon Races, only strength could earn their respect. At this moment, Wang Junze displayed his arrogance to the fullest.
"Hey, such audacity, but... why should we fight you one-on-one?"
A hint of murderous intent showed in the eyes of the Sea Patrol Yaksha, who said eerily, "Let's all move and slaughter him, then destroy the Netherworld City!"
"You're all dignified beings; ganging up on a junior is quite disgraceful."
No one expected that facing the threats of the three Demon Kings, Elder Jing would suddenly interject.
"Hmm?"
Instantly, the three Demon Kings were slightly startled, looking at Elder Jing in disbelief and asked in a deep voice, "Old Jing, you never involve yourself in matters of the Nether Sea, why stand up for this lad?"
"I owe a debt to the Director of the Judgment Department, and he brought the token; I must repay this debt."
Elder Jing replied blandly, "If you fight him one-on-one, life or death, I won't interfere, but if you gang up on a junior, then I can't sit idly by."
Director of the Judgment Department?!
All at once, the three Demon Kings couldn't help but feel a slight jolt in their hearts.
There were few in this world who could instill fear in them, and the Director of the Judgment Department was at the top of that list!
For a moment, they even doubted if Wang Junze taking over the Nether Sea was a ploy endorsed by the Director of the Judgment Department; if that were truly the case, it was indeed quite daunting.
"Impossible, the Director of the Judgment Department resides in the Capital City, it's impossible for him to come to the Nether Sea."
With a cold snort, the Golden-winged Roc said in a deep voice, "Old Jing, are you trying to trick us?"
"I never said the Director of the Judgment Department was coming."
Elder Jing said calmly, "I am merely repaying a favor. Once this matter is over, I will not concern myself with any affairs in the Nether Sea."
Despite being forced by Wang Junze to agree to help, Elder Jing also made his stance clear, he would not go all out for Wang Junze, and after this matter, he wouldn't give Wang Junze another opportunity to threaten him.
