567: Your understanding of the way of the sword has long surpassed mine.

The Holy Heaven Demon Sect was completely annihilated. This news spread like wildfire throughout the Five Domains.

Almost everyone found it unbelievable that the Holy Heaven Demon Sect, a super Sect with a Legacy dating back to ancient times, would be destroyed by Shen Tianxing.

In taverns, tea houses, and inns across all Domains, discussions about the battle in the Northern Barrens were everywhere.

"Everyone has heard the news from the Northern Barrens, right? The Holy Heaven Demon Sect has been annihilated too!"

"It spread throughout the Five Domains three days ago; who doesn't know now? Oh, and Dianxing Academy seems completely unharmed. Does that mean the news about Dianxing Academy participating in the encirclement is true?"

"How could it be false? Dianxing Academy, for some unknown reason, managed to establish a connection with Shen Tianxing. This is truly an incredible Opportunity. Now, apart from the Central Domain, the Five Domains can be said to be completely wiped out. The former Immortal Great Sects basically no longer exist!"

"Don't you know? Shi Linglong, the granddaughter of Shi Sanyuan, the head of Dianxing Academy's Supervision Institute, is a close confidante of Shen Tianxing! I heard that because of her, Shen Tianxing spared Canxing Hall in the Inner Sea and formed a good relationship with Dianxing Academy. Now, their cooperation against a common enemy is perfectly reasonable."

"I heard that when Shen Tianxing arrived at Dianxing Academy, even their Palace Lord emerged from his seclusion to greet him, and all high-ranking officials from the Three Institutes and Six Halls were present. It's clear that the people of Dianxing Academy truly held him in high regard."

"I think this matter isn't that simple. The Three Saints of the Golden Crow are rumored to have allied with the Holy Heaven Demon Sect but didn't make a move. There must be something we don't know, but I imagine they won't let it go at that. Don't forget, the ten Immortal Great Sects of the Central Domain all sent Immortal Realm experts, and they all suffered losses in the Northern Barrens. Even if the Three Saints of the Golden Crow withdraw, these ten Immortal Great Sects won't."

"None of that matters. The Contest of the Imperial Son is about to begin, and the Central Domain will soon become lively. Shen Tianxing will definitely go, and that Mo Qi, whom even the Three Saints of the Golden Crow fear, will probably go too. This Contest of the Imperial Son is likely to result in major events!"

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry! The Contest of the Imperial Son only opens once every ten thousand years; it's a rare Opportunity! It'll be good to see if Shen Tianxing will appear this time, and if he can still wreak havoc!"

With the Four Domains swept clean, Shen Tianxing's name, like the scorching sun in the sky, became the talk of everyone after meals.

Now, with only Dianxing Academy left in the Northern Barrens, it attracted even more speculation from numerous Cultivators.

However, in the upcoming Five Domains, Cultivators from all sides would gradually gather in the Central Domain. The Contest of the Imperial Son was the largest grand event in the Five Domains; no one would miss it.

Even those Cultivators who preferred reclusive cultivation would use this Opportunity to emerge and see if there was a chance to enter the Inner Domain... Time passed quickly. Autumn winds began to blow, and a chill gradually descended.

With half a month remaining until the Contest of the Imperial Son, many Cultivators began to enter the Central Domain.

As the head of the Five Domains, the Central Domain actually stood above the other Four Domains. Entering the Central Domain was not something just anyone could do.

Firstly, one needed a certain level of cultivation, and secondly, one had to afford enough spirit essence to cover the cost of cross-domain teleportation.

Xuantian City, as the largest city in the Five Domains, was inherently incredibly prosperous.

Those who could establish a foothold in this city were all powerful Family forces, but even with immense Family power, one always had to abide by the city's original rules in Xuantian City.

Because the true controller of Xuantian City was the Meteorite Sect!

The Three Saints of the Golden Crow of the Meteorite Sect were the true rules of Xuantian City; everyone had to act according to the regulations they established.

Even the most powerful Family forces were no exception.

Outside Xuantian City, a riverside villa was situated, surrounded by many other lavishly built villas.

Such villas could only be purchased by the powerful and influential, representing status in Xuantian City!

At this moment, inside the villa, Shen Tianxing and Mo Qi were seated in a small pavilion overlooking the river.

Exquisite delicacies and a pot of fine wine were laid before them, which they slowly savored.

"After several months, your strength has almost fully recovered, Mr. Mo Qi. Congratulations to you."

Shen Tianxing's eyes were incredibly sharp; he immediately noticed Mo Qi's distinctiveness.

He didn't know what Opportunity Mo Qi had obtained, but he had recovered in such a short time. The last time they met, Mo Qi was still one Realm away from the Immortal Realm Peak!

After entering the Immortal Realm, advancing one's cultivation was not that simple.

Some people might spend their entire lives unable to Breakthrough even a small Realm, while others, having comprehended the Dao in the morning, instantly reached the Peak!

Mo Qi was such a person.

Mo Qi smiled after hearing Shen Tianxing's words, poured him a glass of wine, raised his cup, and said, "This cup, I toast to you."

Shen Tianxing was not in a hurry either, smiling as he drank the wine in his cup.

A look of quiet listening appeared in his eyes.

"I was able to recover my cultivation so quickly, and for that, I have to thank you."

"Thank me?"

Shen Tianxing was momentarily stunned. He didn't know when he had become capable of influencing a powerful individual like Mo Qi.

Although his strength had surpassed Mo Qi's by a few points, in terms of comprehension of the Dao, Mo Qi had lived for tens of thousands of years, so he wouldn't be inferior to him.

To say that he had influenced him?

That was somewhat of a joke.

"Don't disbelieve me."

Mo Qi raised his hand, poured another cup, and smiled, "That day, I went to observe. Your comprehension of the Way of the Blade was already above mine. Your understanding of the Dao advanced by leaps and bounds. Even I have to admit, you are a true Genius!"

"If it weren't for the blade strike you delivered that day, I would still have some doubts about my own Dao, unable to return to my original heart, and thus unable to recover to my former Realm."

"So, isn't it right for me to toast you?"

So that was it.

Shen Tianxing really hadn't expected that Mo Qi was also present that day when he dealt with Xiao Tianliu's Ten Absolute Gods Great Array?

It wasn't that Shen Tianxing couldn't detect him; it was just that at the time, his only target was Xiao Tianliu, so he naturally wouldn't pay too much attention to Mo Qi, who was thousands of miles away.

The Profound Truth of that blade strike was the third Profound Truth Shen Tianxing had comprehended; it was his deepest understanding of the blade.

It was enough to shatter mountains, break Peaks, and tear apart the Void Realm!

Since Mo Qi had also gained insights, it was clear that Shen Tianxing had truly surpassed Mo Qi in the Way of the Blade.

"If you're going to praise me like that, then I won't be modest and will accept it."

"It's certainly good that you can recover your cultivation. The Contest of the Imperial Son is about to begin, and we will face no small number of experts."

Shen Tianxing said with a smile.

To enter the Inner Domain, Mo Qi would certainly become a target. Shen Tianxing's sweeping dominance across the Five Domains would naturally draw the displeasure of Inner Domain experts. That great battle was unavoidable!

Without sufficient strength, that simply wouldn't do!