This group, after several failed attacks, was forced to retreat.

Among the group, the martial artist named Huo Tian, at the half-step Heavenly Human Realm, gazed at the Sword Origin Realm, revealing a somewhat impatient expression in his eyes.

"It seems the people of the Sword Dao Sect have some skill. That Sect Leader, Chu Fengmian, is reportedly a remarkably famous genius in the Nine Domains, and this Sword Dao Sect was supposedly established by him."

Dao Han, also recovering his Spiritual Power, spoke up.

"Humph, what Chu Fengmian? Genius? The geniuses of the Nine Domains are not even fit to carry our shoes in the Jiu Hua Tian. It’s said that this Chu Fengmian is only a mere Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor, hasn’t even stepped into the half-step Heavenly Human Realm, yet he is renowned in the Nine Domains. It appears the Nine Domains have truly declined."

Nangong Hong snorted coldly as he spoke, his tone full of disdain.

But to a martial artist like him, at the half-step Heavenly Human Realm, the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor does indeed seem like mere ants, easily crushable with a wave of his hand.

These individuals have united due to their mutual status as half-step Heavenly Human Realm martial artists. If a mere Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor were present, he wouldn’t even have the qualification to stand beside them.

"From our Jiu Hua Tian, we could casually pick a genius disciple to overpower the so-called geniuses of the Nine Domains. Currently, in the Nine Domains, except for some ancient relics within the seven major sects, others are of no concern."

"If not for the apprehension over the Heavenly Nine Domains, even the ancient relics within the seven major sects wouldn’t be a match for the powerhouses of our Jiu Hua Tian. We could have long occupied the Nine Domains."

"Some rumors suggest that the Heavenly Nine Domains have declined along with the Nine Domains. If this is true, our Jiu Hua Tian need not fear this Heavenly Nine Domains and can seize the Nine Domains ahead of the Border Demon Heaven and the Grieving Heaven."

"Reportedly, some ancient relics in my family have already gone to probe the Heavenly Nine Domains."

"Once Jiu Hua Tian occupies the Nine Domains, it will instead become a hindrance for us. We must seize this moment to plunder the resources of the Nine Domains."

"First, let’s attack this Holy Land; even if the army of Jiu Hua Tian arrives later, we will have a foothold!"

After a round of discussion, this group began to attack the Sword Origin Realm once more.

The Spiritual Power they had just consumed was completely restored after consuming elixir pills, and Chu Fengmian could tell that the elixir pills they used were an extremely ancient holy pill, the Spiritual Dew Pill.

Nowadays, this Spiritual Dew Pill has been lost in the Nine Domains, yet these individuals still possess them.

"An eighth-grade Holy Land? Could it be that this Holy Land is also divided into nine grades like the continent? Jiu Hua Tian, Border Demon Heaven, Grieving Heaven! These are the names of the three great holy realms, and these five people actually come from the holy realm Jiu Hua Tian?"

Chu Fengmian, listening to their conversation from the side, suddenly understood their origins.

These people are actually from Jiu Hua Tian, one of the only three holy realms in the infinite Star River today.

It’s no wonder that each of them is such a demon, for they hail from a holy realm.

Jiu Hua Tian is a holy realm, a primary continent, whereas the entire Da Luo Tian Star Territory has only four tertiary continents.

The strength of one Jiu Hua Tian is perhaps stronger than a hundred Da Luo Tian Star Territories combined, which explains why it can produce so many demon-like geniuses.

"Jiu Hua Tian, Border Demon Heaven, Grieving Heaven—these three powers have all set their sights on the Nine Domains. Thankfully, there’s the Heavenly Nine Domains to deter them. Otherwise, the people from these three holy realms would come to the Nine Domains and the Sword Dao Sect, which simply cannot resist them, only able to flee in disgrace."

Chu Fengmian couldn’t help but think to himself.

These five martial artists from Jiu Hua Tian are all half-step Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses, which is truly terrifying.

Although Chu Fengmian also knows these five martial artists are absolute geniuses even within the holy realm of Jiu Hua Tian.

Yet the strength of Jiu Hua Tian is evident, and it is certainly far beyond what the now declining Nine Domains can contend with.

"These five people must be entirely slain! Otherwise, there will be endless trouble in the future. Not a single one can be allowed to escape."

These five have already set their sights on the Sword Origin Realm, so Chu Fengmian cannot remain aloof.

If he must kill, Chu Fengmian will kill all five of them.

Their identities in Jiu Hua Tian are surely not minor, and if Jiu Hua Tian decides to investigate, it would be troublesome.

Chu Fengmian’s form flickered, and he returned to the Sword Origin Realm through Yun Yu Heavenly Palace.

As long as Chu Fengmian is in the Nine Domains, he can always return to the Sword Origin Realm via Yun Yu Heavenly Palace.

Chu Fengmian’s presence was extremely hidden, and the five half-step Heavenly Human Realm martial artists from Jiu Hua Tian didn’t even notice when Chu Fengmian quietly returned to the Sword Origin Realm.

Inside the Sword Origin Realm, Han Yueli and Luo Xi had already pushed the power of the Sword Origin Realm to its limits, constantly resisting the barrage of strikes, carrying immense pressure.

Suddenly, Chu Fengmian appeared before them, waving his hand and injecting a surge of Spiritual Power into the Sword Origin Realm, instantly relieving much of the pressure within.

"Chu Fengmian!"

"The Sect Leader has returned."

Han Yueli, Luo Xi, and others breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Chu Fengmian’s return.

The backbone of the Sword Dao Sect is Chu Fengmian; as long as he’s present, everyone can be assured.

"The attackers outside, I already know their origins. I’ll lure them into the Origin Realm and, using its power, eliminate them all."

Without waiting for others to speak, Chu Fengmian spoke first.

"You all pretend to lack strength and allow those five people in; I’ll take action to kill them."

"Okay."

Han Yueli and Luo Xi nodded; they both trust Chu Fengmian unconditionally. Upon hearing his words, they began to wield the power of the Sword Origin Realm.

Intentionally displaying a lack of strength, cracks began appearing on the surface of the Sword Origin Realm.

Outside the Sword Origin Realm, in the void, those five half-step Heavenly Human Realm martial artists from Jiu Hua Tian were attacking when they suddenly saw this scene.

"Good, the Holy Land’s power has been depleted."

"Without the support of this Holy Land’s power, how can this tiny Sword Dao Sect resist us!"

"Let’s go, rush in immediately! First, subdue this Sword Dao Sect and enslave everyone!"

The five laughed loudly, and their forms immediately slipped through the cracks in the Sword Origin Realm, entering it.