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In theory, at this stage, there is not much difference between any race or physique. A frail human swordsaint can possess the same strength as the most formidable lion swordsaint because, at that point, strength no longer belongs to the flesh but is purely a matter of understanding and controlling the essence of power. However, back in the day, the old man Leimen could defeat the five human swordsaints with his own strength. The mystery lies in the fact that all current human swordsaints have broken through the holy realm using cunning methods. Throughout history, only the "Ancestor of Swordsaints" and the "Warrior Saint" Leimen have truly broken through the holy realm through their own cultivation.

When Leinster sought to pass on the Sacred Realm to his kin, he realized the challenges were immense. It was already rare for humans to cultivate to the level of Sword Emperor, and those who could master dual combat energies were even more exceptional. Eventually, he found that it might take a millennium to find a successor capable of becoming a Sword Saint. To ensure this power could be widely inherited, Leinster created a cunning technique known as "Divine Weapon Possession," which allowed cultivators to bypass the need to transform their own vital energy into a second combat energy. Instead, they could fuse with an epic divine weapon, channeling its power as their second combat energy. Since the power of divine weapons is inherently immense and they can protect their masters automatically, this not only made it easier for cultivators to master a second combat energy but also significantly reduced the burden on them. However, as a result, the cultivators' grasp of the two channels connected to the "Starry Abyss" weakened, and their power naturally fell far short of the true Sword Saint who had transcended the Sacred Realm through their own strength.

Leimen also possesses the technique of "Divine Weapon Incarnation," yet, similar to the strong selective bloodline that the orcs possess, the orcish constitution is also extremely resistant to the infusion of divine weapons, making it impossible to draw any inspiration from it. Moreover, those who can truly cultivate the sacred realm through their own strength are rarer than a phoenix feather in a millennium. Take, for instance, the lioness beauty Catherine under my command; although she is naturally endowed with abundant vital energy and has a constitution capable of withstanding dual combat energies, after the first transformation of that energy into combat energy, what remains is insufficient to condense a second combat energy. She can only rely on the "Warrior's Eye" to enhance her mental power to cultivate divine magic. As for the other two dual cultivators, the lecherous Romeo and the golden eagle youth Qigefei, neither has the constitution to withstand dual combat energies. However, under the test of the old man Leimen, I have proven to have the perfect constitution to withstand dual combat energies, it's just that I lack the extra vital energy. But with the Nine Yin True Scripture as my support, if not for the limitations of my body, I could support not only dual combat energies but even thousands of combat energies. Once I reach the rank of Sword Emperor, I will train to become a powerful Sword Saint and show the world my prowess.

In the current ranks of human warriors, if a prodigy ascends to the rank of Sword Master before the age of twenty-five, and possesses a certain standard of dual Qi endurance, they will be deemed a "Sword Saint Seed." They will directly enter the tutelage of a Sword Saint and receive the cultivation method of "Divine Weapon Integration," fusing an epic divine weapon into their body to foster mutual understanding and prepare for the future challenge of the Sacred Realm.

"Ding～～～" A treasured blade, eight feet long and an inch wide, was flicked into the sky. The girl in splendid attire staggered back, her face filled with reluctance.

"Very well, miss, I suppose you can speak properly now?" I flicked away the opponent's long sword with an empty hand, then leisurely inquired. Although the opponent wielded an epic divine weapon, and the weapon effects that "Divine Weapon Possession" could unleash were somewhat stronger than those of a weapon bound to its master, not to mention the disparity in our martial arts knowledge, just relying on my level seven Sword Master cultivation, I could easily outmatch the opponent's level one Moon Flame combat aura. "At the very least, could you please introduce yourself first?"

"Hmph, Elena Red Jade, the one destined to take your head!" the young girl said indignantly.

"Always at your service, however, 'Divine Punishment' has recognized me as its master. Even if I die, it will remain my legacy. Unless another Warlord emerges in the Kingdom of Red Jade, you will never retrieve it." I dismissed such a level of threat with ease, responding with a chuckle.

"Lord Feng Xuan is a distinguished Holy Grail Knight, destined to become a renowned figure throughout the land in the future. Why bother with a trivial quarrel?" At this moment, a young woman in white who had come with the maiden from the Ruby Kingdom, Elena, approached slowly. "I am Xue Lingpei, from the Moonlight Tower by the Nameless Lake in the Yellow Dragon Empire. Greetings, Knight Feng Xuan. May I introduce my friends to you?"

Nameless Lake, Moonlight Tower, upon hearing these two titles, I couldn't help but narrow my gaze at the young woman before me, not yet twenty years old. The significance of these names is crystal clear to both humans and orcs alike —— the former residence of the "Ancestor of Sword Saints," Leinster, and the female school of swordsmanship established by his wife, Moonlight, known as the Nameless Swordsmanship. It is said that the jade longsword "Nameless Heavenly Sword," devoid of any offensive magical power, contains all the martial wisdom and experience accumulated by Leinster throughout his life. It can allow a master of arms to instantly see through and dismantle any martial power, and even with the power of a Sword Emperor, one can engage in a duel with a Sword Saint, earning the reputation of "No martial arts in the world that cannot be broken." The successors of the Moonlight Tower have further distilled these wisdoms and experiences into a peerless swordsmanship that can almost predict the opponent's weaknesses before they even make a move and seal them off, known as the "Starry Chess Swordsmanship." This sword technique had already gained fame during the Glorious Battle, and among the orcs, it is even rumored that this technique can see through the future and disrupt the order of cause and effect.

"Miss Xue Lingpei, it is indeed a great honor to meet the successor of the 'Starry Chess Sword' from the Moonlight Tower. Please allow me to get acquainted with these young masters."

Lo and behold, in this serendipitous encounter, I've stumbled upon representatives from the Yellow Dragon, the Mercenary Empire, the Viking Empire, and the 16 Kingdoms Alliance, with the exception of Elena Hongyu. There is also Gao Bo, a disciple of the "Heaven-Splitting Blade Saint" from the 16 Kingdoms Alliance, a swordsman nearing thirty years of age, who carries a hefty two-foot short blade without the "Divine Weapon Possession." Among those from the Yellow Dragon, besides the heir of the Moonlight Tower, Xue Lingpei, there is also the ninth prince of the Yellow Dragon, Tan Nuo, whose magic has reached level seven. The Mercenary Empire has sent a pair of red-haired siblings, the elder brother Wright and the younger sister Xiyin, both disciples of the "Sky-Burning Flame Saint," clearly exuding a scorching aura of combat energy. The Viking Empire has only sent a young man named Heidus, with flaxen hair braided into thick plaits and an innocent smile on his face. However, the sense of threat he poses is only second to the disciple of the Blade Saint, Gao Bo, and the heir of the Star-Spangled Chess Sword, Xue Lingpei. Whether this is a facade or not, I am yet to be certain.