Chapter 45: The Sect’s Judgment

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Jiang Wei's Betrayal

Jiang Wei stood alone in the grand hall, the elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect glaring at him.

"Jiang Wei," Grandmaster Shen Tianyuan spoke coldly, "your reckless accusations endanger the sect's honor. Do you deny your crime of seeking forbidden knowledge?"

Jiang Wei gritted his teeth. "Crime? Seeking the truth is a crime now?"

The sect master sighed. "You have strayed from the righteous path. If you refuse to repent, then the sect has no place for you."

The elders released their pressure, trying to suppress Jiang Wei into submission.

But Jiang Wei stood firm. His faith in them had already cracked.

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Lucian Watches the Fall

From a distance, Lucian smirked.

[System Notification: Mission Completion - Corrupt a Chosen One Completely]

+5,000 Villain Points

Reward: Celestial Dragon Physique (Enhanced Regeneration, Divine Combat Power, and Aura Suppression)

A surge of divine energy coursed through his veins. Perfect.

Jiang Wei was on the verge of breaking—now he only needed one final push.

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The Last Straw

"You leave me no choice," Jiang Wei declared.

He drew his sword against his own sect.

The elders attacked together—but Jiang Wei, now unshackled from blind faith, fought back fiercely.

Lucian whispered, "Come to me, Jiang Wei. I will give you the power they fear."

Jiang Wei's eyes burned with resolve. His path had changed forever.

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