Chapter 46: A New Path

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Jiang Wei's Last Stand

Blood stained the sacred floors of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Jiang Wei stood alone, his blade trembling. The elders, once his mentors, now sought his life.

"You have forsaken the righteous path," an elder spat.

Jiang Wei's heart pounded. Was he truly in the wrong? No—they were. They had lied, deceived, and killed.

"You never cared for righteousness," Jiang Wei said coldly. "You only care about control."

The sect master sighed. "Then you leave us no choice."

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Lucian Extends His Hand

Watching from the shadows, Lucian smiled. Jiang Wei had reached the tipping point.

[Villain System Notification]

New Mission: Recruit Jiang Wei Completely

Reward: Divine Star Piercing Spear (A weapon that can slay immortals and demons alike)

Lucian stepped forward.

"Jiang Wei," he called. "You have nowhere to go. Come with me, and I will show you true power."

Jiang Wei hesitated.

"Or," Lucian smirked, "you can die here, betrayed by the sect you devoted your life to."

A long silence. Then—Jiang Wei lowered his sword.

"I will follow you," he said.

Lucian's smile widened. Another Chosen One had fallen.

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