Chapter 143

Only through mental probing can the truth be uncovered.

All Li Yang could do was to win over more people to her side, forcing them to carefully weigh whether to lose greater future benefits or to reinvestigate the extermination of the Nature Department.

Li Yang already had a plan in mind.

She didn't rush to say anything, but looked at Wang Ruika and said gently, "If the Wang Family sides with Wang Gexiao, then I will be Wang Family enemy."

Wang Ruika's face was completely drained of color.

Li Yang stared at him intently and continued, "I know you can't change the Wang Family's decision, and I won't make things difficult for you. The choice you make next is up to you."

Wang Ruika's lips moved, and he said in a hoarse voice, "I... I..."

Li Yang's voice resonated in Wang Ruika's Spirit Sea.

Wang Ruika did not hinder her at all, Li Yang easily established a connection with him.

At the moment the connection was established, Wang Ruika's emotions surged towards Li Yang like a tide.

He was struggling internally, and there was no way to fake that.

Wang Ruika likes Nature Department, but he was born into the Wang Family and has always been proud of being a member of the Wang Family.

From childhood to adulthood, everything he had came from the Wang Family. He enjoyed the Wang Family's resources and should therefore bear the responsibility of revitalizing the Wang Family.

Even Wang Ruika's joining the Nature Department was only possible after his grandfather gave his approval.

But back then, Wang Ruika never imagined that the Nature Department would have a conflict with the Wang Family.

And it was such a sharp conflict!

What should he do?

If it were when Wang Ruika first arrived at the Nature Department, he would have chosen the Wang Family without hesitation.

But he really loves the Nature Department, he really loves the senior students in the Department of the Nature Department, he really loves this place... Although it's not a home, it has a warmer atmosphere than home.

Wang Ruika didn't want to leave the Nature Department, but he couldn't control the Wang Family.

The Wang Family will definitely protect Wang Gexiao, and he also understands Li Yang's personality.

Li Yang kept her word.

If the Wang Family insists on protecting Wang Gexiao, Li Yang will fight them to the death.

Wang Ruika didn't know what to choose.

He felt as if he were standing on a tightrope about to fall, but he dared not run to the left, nor did he want to run to the right. He watched helplessly as the tightrope was about to snap, and he felt as if he had already sunk into an abyss.

Li Yang sensed his emotions, incredibly real emotions.

Li Yang never doubted Wang Ruika.

But fate is fickle, and no one expected that the person behind the scenes would actually come from the Wang Family.

Li Yang understood Wang Ruika's struggles.

At this point, Wang Ruika may not have had any feelings for Wang Gexiao, and after Dao Yi, she may even hate him to the core!

But the Wang Family will definitely protect Wang Gexiao, which means they will stand on the opposite side of the Nature Department.

"You can choose not to." Li Yang's voice rang out, echoing in Wang Ruika's turbulent Spirit Sea.

Wang Ruika couldn't respond; his mind was in turmoil. All his emotions materialized in his Spirit Sea, like a storm crashing against the coast, creating towering waves.

Li Yang continued, "If you trust me, don't make any choices yet. Tell me your decision after I've dealt with everything, okay?"

Wang Ruika sensed Li Yang's gentleness, but he didn't understand the meaning behind her words.

Li Yaowan sighed softly and explained, "Your senior sister means that she'll play the villain and lock you up first. That way, no matter what the final outcome is, even if the Nature Department loses, you can still return to the Wang Family."

Wang Ruika: "!!!"

Li Yang didn't try to be sentimental; he stated frankly, "I hope you stay in this palace. After all, you know everything about the Nature Department, and these are my trump cards in negotiations with the Star Nexus Pavilion."

Even though Li Yang spoke calmly and objectively, Wang Ruika had already understood her meaning.

She gave him the best solution.

Even under these circumstances, she still did her best to protect Wang Ruika.

Wang Ruika's emotional reaction intensified, a wave of bittersweet emotion welling up inside her, and she choked out, "Senior sister, I..."

"Alright," Li Yang interrupted him, "Don't make a choice, let's wait for the final result."

Making no choice is the best choice for Wang Ruika.

If he were to choose the Nature Department at this point, it would mean betraying the Wang Family gave him birth and raised him.

Choosing the Wang Family would mean betraying one's sect.

So Li Yang gave him a third option—to make no choice.

Let Li Yang play the villain.

She temporarily imprisoned Wang Ruika in the palace of the Blue Crystal Realm Domain.

It's not too late for Wang Ruika to decide whether to stay or leave after everything has settled down.

Li Yaowan and Li Yang have withdrawn from Wang Ruika's Spirit Sea.

In reality, Wang Ruika has already cried himself unconscious.

Everyone looked at him with concern.

Li Yaowan said calmly, "Let him rest well; it'll only be a few days."

At this moment, Li Yang stood up and said, "Everyone, please prepare yourselves. In a couple of days, I will invite Marquis of Wind Pavilion to visit the Blue Crystal Realm Domain."

Li Yang knew in her heart that Marquis of Wind Pavilion most likely knew something.

However, it is impossible for the Marquis of Wind Pavilion to support a mental examination of Wang Gexiao.

After a great battle, Huaxia has not yet recovered its strength, and the Marquis of Wind Pavilion, who now sits in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace, has no intention of causing any more trouble.

Wang Gexiao himself was an Eighth Grade Realm Peak, and for Huaxia, which had suffered heavy losses, an Eighth Grade Realm Peak was a crucial fighting force.

Not to mention, he also has the behemoth that is the Wang Family behind him.

But Li Yang needs to persuade Marquis of Wind Pavilion to stand on her side.

And her bargaining chip is the entire Blue Crystal Realm Domain.

Blue Crystal Soil can produce a large number of crystal nuclei, which will undoubtedly allow the Huaxia Heavenly Palace to quickly recover its vitality.

In addition to the more than 27,000 Masterless Sword, and the method Li Yang possessed for converting them into growth-type star crystals...

This method is not harsh; rather, it is a win-win situation for Star Wielders and the Star Weapon.

With these two bargaining chips, it would be enough to shake Marquis of Wind Pavilion's resolve.

Not to mention, Li Yang also had information about the Lost Space Society's gathering.

This is even more crucial, as it relates to breaking through to the Divine Venerable Realm.

Although Li Yang might not be able to obtain this information, even a sliver of hope would be enough to impress the Ninth-Grade Supreme of the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

The Wang Family will definitely protect Wang Gexiao, and Li Yang can do is to win over enough power to overwhelm the Wang Family in order to have any hope of conducting a mental investigation on Wang Gexiao.

Only through a mental investigation can the truth of what happened back then be revealed.

If it really wasn't Wang Gexiao, then she would help him recover to the Peak Eighth Grade, or even help him reach the Ninth-Grade Supreme.

Chapter 143

The Huaxia Heavenly Palace, the Wang Family residence.

The Wang Family is a major clan in the Spirit Department, having cultivated a large number of spiritual Master, and occupying half of the Spirit Division in the Heavenly Palace.

The Spirit Division differs from other Combat Department; the initial training cost for Spiritual Masters is very high, but their strength becomes formidable in the later stages!

Both being Ninth-Grade Supreme, the Spirit Department's combat power far surpasses that of the Star Combat Department and the Star Magic Department.

Moreover, there has always been a rumor in the Astral Realm.

To advance to the Divine Venerable Realm, one must relentlessly hone one's spirit from beginning to end.

In other words, only those with the Spirit Department have the best chance of being promoted to Divine Venerable in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

Of course, there's also the Nature Department.

Now, only Si Kui remains of the Nature Department. Because of the destruction of the Nature Department, she suffered a severe mental injury. It would be good enough if she could barely advance to the Ninth-Grade Supreme, let alone reach the top Divine Venerable!

Therefore, the one with the best chance of becoming Divine Venerable in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace is the Ninth-Grade Supreme of the Spirit Department.

The Wang Family, in particular, currently has five Ninth-Grade Supreme and one Half-Step Supreme.

Once Wang Gexiao advances to the Ninth Grade, the Wang Family will become the strongest family in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace, without exception.

If another Divine Venerable Realm were to emerge from the Wang Family, the power structure of the Huaxia Heavenly Palace would change dramatically!

Since the fall of the first Divine Emperor, the Huaxia Heavenly Palace has been ruled by the Twelve Marquises of the Star Nexus.

Throughout the millennia, there have been powerful families that sought to unify Huaxia, but they have always fallen short.

The Wang Family today is undoubtedly the aristocratic family closest to the throne of the Divine Emperor!

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo usually handles state affairs at his residence, but today he came to the Wang Family's mansion.

Wang Gexiao had just returned to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace when he learned that his father was coming. He immediately straightened his clothes and went out to greet him.

The father and son look very alike, as if they were made from the same mold.

For them, maintaining youth is an easy thing.

But their eyes, which had seen so much of life, no longer held the brilliance and sparkle of their youth.

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo was born with an air of otherworldly grace.

The same applies to Wang Gexiao.

The father and son were both tall and slender, with gentle and refined features. In the white jade-paved Huaxia Heavenly Palace, they truly looked like immortals descended to earth.

Wang Gexiao bowed respectfully. "Father..."

With a snap!

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo slapped him across the face.

Wang Gexiao showed no surprise whatsoever, maintaining his gentle and handsome appearance. However, his fair cheeks instantly flushed red, and his lips swelled, with blood oozing out.

At his level, let alone a slap, even a knife wound, Wang Gexiao could quickly repair his body.

However, it was Marquis of Mirror Bamboo made the move.

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo was not only Ninth-Grade Supreme, but also his father.

So that slap was enough to make him dizzy and have ringing ears.

However, Wang Gexiao remained calm and composed, saying, "Father, the arrow is on the bowstring, and it must be released. Everything I've done is for you, for the Wang Family, and for Huaxia."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Marquis of Mirror Bamboo flew into a rage again. This time, he didn't slap him, but instead flicked his sleeve, sending a chilling gust of wind crashing down on Wang Gexiao.

Wang Gexiao offered no resistance or defense whatsoever, and was simply blown away by the gale, crashing heavily into the white jade wall.

The white jade wasn't that sturdy, but the walls were reinforced with barriers, so Wang Gexiao felt as if his flesh had crashed into black iron, instantly spitting out a mouthful of blood.