Chapter 44: The Confrontation

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Jiang Wei Challenges the Elders

Jiang Wei stormed into the grand hall of the Heavenly Sword Sect, gripping the hidden letter he had found. The elders sat in a circle, their expressions calm—but he could sense their tension.

"Tell me the truth about Senior Brother Xuan Ling's death!" Jiang Wei demanded, his voice echoing.

Grandmaster Shen Tianyuan's eyes narrowed. "You should not speak of matters beyond your understanding, Jiang Wei."

Jiang Wei clenched his fists. They weren't denying it.

"You killed him, didn't you?"

A ripple of unease passed through the hall.

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Lucian's Influence Grows

Meanwhile, Lucian observed from the shadows, hidden by a special artifact granted by the Villain System.

[New Mission Progress: Corrupt a Chosen One Completely – 90%]

He smiled. One last push… and Jiang Wei would abandon the sect.

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A Deadly Decision

Jiang Wei's voice was firm. "If you won't answer me… I will find the truth myself."

An elder stepped forward. "If you continue on this path, you will be exiled."

Jiang Wei's heart pounded. He had spent his entire life devoted to this sect. But now, he wasn't sure if they were even righteous.

Was he willing to give it all up?

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