69: The origins of Heavenly Sword Domain, Heavenly Sword Divine Sect, and Sword Soul Secret Realm!

The speed of the Cloud-Piercing Flying Boat was astonishing, easily covering tens of thousands of miles a day.

In just a few days, it had crossed several great human domains and was gradually approaching the Heavenly Sword Domain, which was famous throughout the Nine Domains for its Sword Dao.

The closer they got, the more obvious the sharp, piercing sensation permeating the air became.

It wasn't a physical sting, but an intangible, formless, yet sharp intent that pierced straight through to the Divine Soul.

Even the clouds in the sky seemed to be stained by this omnipresent Sword Intent, their outlines appearing exceptionally sharp and distinct, carrying a decisive, resolute quality.

"So this is the Heavenly Sword Domain..."

Some Disciples who were visiting for the first time leaned against the portholes, exclaiming in wonder.

"I feel like even the air I breathe contains Sword Qi!"

Lin Wanqiu also looked curiously at the mountains, rivers, and cities passing below.

The architectural style here was noticeably more rugged, with straight, sharp lines, and sword-shaped sculptures and symbols could be seen everywhere.

Of the Cultivators walking on the streets, seven or eight out of ten carried swords on their backs or waists. Even if they didn't draw their blades, they naturally carried a sharp aura.

Li Miaoer wasn't interested in any of this. She spent most of her time back in her original form as a small white cat, curled up by Lu Yu's legs or on his shoulder napping, claiming she was saving spiritual energy and "recharging" along the way.

Only when she occasionally saw particularly novel flowers, plants, or shiny objects below would she prick up her ears and take a look.

Lu Yu could clearly feel that after entering the Heavenly Sword Domain, his Myriad Phenomena Sword Intent became exceptionally active, emitting a wave of longing and attraction.

It was like a long-awaited rain after a drought; it couldn't wait to jump out and devour the surrounding Sword Intent nutrients.

Mu Lingxi stepped out of her small cabin and came to Lu Yu's side.

She had completely stabilized her cultivation at the Early Stage of Soul Transformation, and her temperament had become even more serene, though the tenderness in her eyes almost overflowed when she looked at Lu Yu.

She handed him a jade bottle: "Junior Martial Uncle, this is my heart-clearing pill. It's very effective for calming a restless mind."

Lu Yu took it and smelled an even more crisp and pure medicinal fragrance, knowing she had put a lot of heart into it.

"Thank you, Xiao Xi."

Mu Lingxi shook her head and cast her gaze toward the distant horizon, where the outlines of majestic mountain ranges rose like countless sharp swords thrust upside down into the earth, and said softly.

"Ahead is the Heavenly Sword Mountain Range, where the mountain gate of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect is located."

Her tone carried a hint of yearning, as well as a hint of solemnity.

Fourth Senior Sister Yun Guying's cold voice spread throughout the ship via the Formation.

"The reason the Heavenly Sword Domain contains such strong Sword Qi and is the Holy Land for Sword Cultivators in the Cloud Heaven Realm is precisely because of the Sword Soul Secret Realm you are about to enter."

The Disciples on the Flying Boat all looked at Yun Guying, knowing she must know the reasons behind it.

"Hundreds of thousands of years ago, a catastrophe broke out in the Lower Realm. Back then, the Heavenly Sword Domain was still a remote and desolate region. The change originated from the Immortal Realm."

"A Demon Sword Immortal who practiced the Sword Dao of Heartless Slaughter and a Sword Immortal who upheld the Sword Dao of Protecting All Living Beings fought a fierce battle in the Immortal Realm for unknown reasons. They broke through a part of the barrier and both fell into the Cloud Heaven Realm, landing exactly in this domain. That battle between Immortals caused heavy losses to our Cloud Heaven Realm, and countless powerful Cultivators lost their lives because of it."

"Countless Cultivators also came to help that righteous Sword Immortal kill the Demon Sword Immortal, because the Demon Sword Immortal wanted to slaughter all living beings in the Cloud Heaven Realm to forcibly elevate his Sword Dao, forcing the countless Cultivators of the Cloud Heaven Realm to come to the righteous Sword Immortal's aid."

"In the end, the top Cultivators of the Cloud Heaven Realm were almost completely wiped out, and not a single person survived on the entire battlefield. Those two Sword Immortals also perished together. Their Immortal bodies evolved into an independent space, encompassing the core battlefield area and forming an independent Secret Realm, which is the current Sword Soul Secret Realm!"

"The place where those two Sword Immortals fought back then is the current Heavenly Sword Domain. This is also why the air in the Heavenly Sword Domain contains invisible, sharp Sword Qi; it is all the Sword Intent and Sword Qi left over from their battle a hundred thousand years ago."

"The Heavenly Sword Divine Sect also rose rapidly back then by relying on this, becoming the overlord power of the Heavenly Sword Domain!"

"And that Sword Soul Secret Realm also became the common property of the Seven Great Domains of the Human Race, jointly controlled by them. The opportunities contained within are countless. The Sword Cultivators who fell there back then were at least powerful Sword Cultivators of the Tribulation Crossing Stage."

"So this is why the Sword Soul Secret Realm is the Holy Land in the hearts of all Sword Cultivators in the Cloud Heaven Realm. It's not just because of the Legacy opportunities within, but also because of the countless remaining spirit swords, Sword Intent, and Sword Souls!"

"Even though a hundred thousand years have passed, under the influence of the remaining Sword Intent of those two Immortal Sword Cultivators, this Secret Realm has not gradually declined; instead, the countless Sword Intents within have become increasingly abundant!"

Listening to Yun Guying's words, everyone couldn't help but take a deep breath. The influence left over from a hundred thousand years ago was still so dense in the air today, without dissipating!

Just the lingering remnants had created a Heavenly Sword Divine Sect!

Is this the power of a Sword Immortal from the Immortal Realm?

At this moment, they yearned for the Sword Soul Secret Realm even more!

Lu Yu's heart also surged as he listened.

The Sword Soul Secret Realm... it sounded like a super buffet custom-made for his Myriad Phenomena Sword Intent!

Countless Sword Intents were waiting for him to absorb and fuse. Maybe he could even pick up a good sword?

"Prepare to land. Put away your laxness and do not tarnish the prestigious name of our Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect."

The Flying Boat slowed down and descended toward the center of the mountain range where Sword Qi soared into the sky.

As they drew closer, the scene became even more shocking. The mountains were like swords, steep and jagged, piercing straight into the clouds.

Mist swirled around the mountainsides, only to be sliced to pieces by the invisible Sword Qi.

Vague sword hums echoed in the air. At the mountain gate, two sword-shaped stone steles, each a thousand feet high, stood facing each other. On them were carved four large characters in a bold, vigorous style—Heavenly Sword Divine Sect!

The sharpness of the strokes was such that looking at them for too long would make one's eyes sting and one's Divine Soul tremble.

This was actually carved out of incredibly powerful Sword Intent!

The Flying Boat slowly landed on the designated docking platform.

The platform was extremely vast, and many Flying Boats from various domains were already parked there. Cultivators of all kinds gathered here, with Sword Cultivators making up the vast majority.

The air was filled with a faint sense of competition and scrutiny.

This Heavenly Sword Trial was not only for the seven overlord Sects; some small Sects and Family forces could also participate.

Lu Yu and the others followed Yun Guying off the Flying Boat.

As soon as they landed, they immediately felt several Divine Senses of varying strengths sweep over them, carrying inquiry and evaluation.

As one of the top Sects in the Nine Domains, although the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect was not a pure Sword Dao Sect, there were many Sword Cultivator prodigies within the Sect!

For example, Ye Hanshuang and Yun Guying, who were currently very famous, were both from the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect.

Their arrival naturally drew attention.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, I hope you have been well."

A deep voice came as a middle-aged man wearing a green sword robe, with a simple face and an aura as deep as an abyss and as steady as a mountain, led several Heavenly Sword Divine Sect Disciples over to greet them.

The middle-aged man's gaze swept over the people behind Yun Guying, lingering on Lu Yu for a moment longer, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.

"Elder Li."

Yun Guying nodded slightly as a greeting.

"Thank you for receiving us."

"It is my duty."

Elder Li said with a smile, stepping aside to lead the way.

"Your Sect's quarters have been arranged. Please follow me. The trial will officially begin in three days. During this time, you may move freely within the Sect's Sword Grounds, Sword Discussion Platform, and other areas, or interact and spar with other Fellow Daoists."

The group followed Elder Li through a cluster of buildings that looked like a forest of steel.

Inside the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect, the Sword Intent was even more concentrated. One could even see sword marks of varying depths on some ancient stone walls and pillars. Some were smooth as mirrors, while others were jagged and fierce, all of them remnants of the original owners' countless Sword Dao insights and fighting wills.

These sword marks were caused by the aftermath of the Sword Intent during that great battle a hundred thousand years ago, and they still contained lingering remnants today.

Many Disciples stopped in front of these marks to observe and study them, trying to gain some insight.

Lu Yu's own Myriad Phenomena Sword Intent almost cheered with joy, desperately absorbing the stray bits of mixed Sword Intent floating in the air or remaining on the stone walls.

Although each wisp was extremely weak, they added up, causing the Myriad Phenomena Sword Intent to grow slightly and transmit a feeling of satisfaction.

"It really is a... paradise for swords."

Lu Yu thought to himself. For him, this place was simply a treasure trove for farming Sword Intent experience.