Published: March 9, 2025
Law Sovereign certainly did not want to take action, but the pressure from Wuzhuo City had never relaxed, instead becoming more intense. At this moment, Wuzhuo City was undoubtedly a volcano on the verge of eruption.
After a long silence, Law Sovereign finally said, "Brother Wu, tell me, why do you think there are traitors in this world?"
Wuzhuo City scoffed, "What's so strange about that? Born as a mixed breed, they generally become traitors!"
"Wrong!" Law Sovereign smiled faintly and said, "No one ever willingly wants to betray... You wouldn’t understand." He let out a desolate laugh, "People like you from prestigious families will never comprehend."
Wuzhuo City continued to sneer, "Is that so? Are you suggesting that betraying one's own brothers is justified? How dare you speak with such conviction? I want to hear your explanation."
Taking this opportunity, Chu Le'er enveloped Chu Yang and the others with elemental force and retreated to a distance, at least ensuring that Wuzhuo City wouldn’t need to be distracted by other matters.
Law Sovereign chuckled and seemed unfazed by Chu Le'er’s actions, saying, "Brother Wu, what if I said that I did not betray back then? What would you think?"
Wuzhuo City ridiculed, "You did not betray?! Am I the one who betrayed? Or does the betrayal that people speak of have a meaning opposite to your understanding?"
Law Sovereign paid no mind to Wuzhuo City's repeated insults; he merely glanced at Chu Yang's current position with a hint of regret, sighing, "Opportunities once lost do not return. If I cannot eliminate the nine calamity sword master today, it may be difficult in this life."
Wuzhuo City snorted.
"Brother Wu, we have both experienced the same betrayals. Why do you still defend him so staunchly today?" Law Sovereign asked curiously. "Could it be that you still hold some... fantasies regarding the nine calamity sword master?"
Wuzhuo City replied, "You don’t need to worry about that. You’ve been beating around the bush for so long, and now you're trying to sow discord with your lowly tricks. You clearly know what I care about most!"
"You ambushed me and plotted against me; I can hold off on settling scores with you, but this time, how has your brother offended you? You scoundrel, explain yourself!"
Law Sovereign smiled, "Brother Wu, I know it's hard to explain such matters clearly, and it's even harder for the world to accept. Moreover, I truly do not understand why you are so concerned about this... But this burden has been on my heart for tens of thousands of years. It’s been long enough; I cannot stay silent. Since you are so interested, I may as well speak, and I can unburden my heart, and you can clarify your doubts."
"Go ahead, I’m listening." Wuzhuo City maintained a cold expression, the murderous intent in his eyes unwavering as he locked on to Law Sovereign.
Law Sovereign took a deep breath and said, "Let's not even mention how the nine calamity sword master Jun Lie treated us back then; just speaking of my other eight brothers, they were undoubtedly the most important brothers in my life. If I had a choice, as long as I could be reunited with them, what is this life worth?!"
"Even after tens of thousands of years, the brotherhood we shared still evokes countless sentiments, as if it were just yesterday."
"I, Fifth Melancholy, am not a heartless person. Back then, the nine calamity brothers united the world; almost all strategies came from me. If I truly had ulterior motives, I believe the nine calamity brothers could not have reached the end. Do you agree, Brother Wu?"
Wuzhuo City replied, "That's right. Among the nine calamity brothers, three were vital: the first being the nine calamity sword master, the second was the sage, and the third was the foremost among the brothers aside from the sword master."
"After the world was stabilized, Jun Lie conspired to gather us brothers for heavenly restoration, to achieve his grand ambitions. I initially thought, among the brothers, regardless of who ultimately made it out, it would be a victory. However, if I could go out, the impact might be even greater; because I possess wisdom and plans, I understand the bigger picture, and most importantly, I am calm enough."