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The reason why the Sacred Realm is so powerful is twofold: one is their ability to ignore physical limits and draw power from the "Stellar Abyss," and the other is their capability to drag parts of the "Stellar Abyss" into the primary material plane—this is known as the "Domain."

The Domain is a realm that belongs to the Blade Master. Within this realm, the Blade Master can slightly alter the laws of the world, a power akin to that of a deity. Even minor alterations can lead to cataclysmic changes—such as causing water to freeze at 37 degrees—rendering those whose power does not approach the Sacred Realm incapable of participating in battles of this level. The balance of victory between Blade Masters of the same level can also tilt based on the compatibility and control of their Domains.

Each Blade Master's Domain is unique, even within the same lineage. For example, the "Flame Saint" Levis's Domain is the "Infernal Lotus Flame Domain," which doubles the temperature of flames, while his successor, the "Crimson Sun Cavalier" Hein's Domain is the "Crimson Forbidden Palace," which enhances the materialization of flames. Morova, who inherited their power, possesses the "Blazing Phoenix Ascendant Domain," which allows the power of the "Elemental Plane of Fire" to flow into the primary material plane through the "Stellar Abyss." This ability is of no use to the "Flame Saint" and the "Crimson Sun Cavalier," as they are pure warriors who rely on their own strength to manipulate flames, unable to harness the fire elements of nature. However, Morova is different. He is the master of the mythical beast "Phoenix," and by sharing the power of this super magical beast, he gains the ability to gather all fire elements to strengthen himself when he transforms into a giant fire bird using the "Phoenix Spirit Body." Thus, within this Domain, his flame power can increase severalfold.

Moreover, when Xi Luo, who also wields flame power, fights within this Domain, Morova can even share the vast flame power that exceeds his own limits and is uncontrollable by him with his companion, making both of their flame attacks doubly fierce and overwhelming.

"Master, today you shall fall. Inferno Blade—Second Form—Eclipse of a Thousand Hearts!"

With the help of his companion, Xi Luo's power increased another level, and he unleashed the second form of the Blade of the Hero's flame technique, which he had previously been unable to perform. The crystal sword in his hand transformed from crimson to deep purple, and the flames surrounding him suddenly contracted, shrinking from the size of the sun to a fist-sized purple-red orb, which merged into the Blade of the Hero. Then, the crystal blade underwent a mysterious change. Though it appeared the same on the surface, wherever the sword pointed, everything—whether the ground or ruins—seemed to be thrown into a furnace, bubbling from within before "poof" turning into a flame. After the flames, only emptiness remained, with no trace left behind.

This is the "Eclipse of a Thousand Hearts," a devastating technique that converts flame energy into radiant force, annihilating foes from within.

Fortunately, such a bizarre technique still falls within the realm of aura and magic, so for Chen Xuanfeng, who has mastered thousands of powerful martial arts, including many magic techniques, it is not impossible to counter.

"Hmph, such arrogance is not what you should be saying now, Xi Luo. If you want to defeat me here, your power is too monotonous and crude. Take a good look at what real swordsmanship is! Eight Celestial Vistas—Heaven's End, Heaven's Tilt, Heaven's Edge, Heaven's Wrath—Four Heavenly Saints' Profound Sword Technique!"

Chen Xuanfeng met Xi Luo's attack with the Star Catastrophe Sword. Golden sword aura flashed, and layers of light constructed a series of tight defenses. With his profound internal energy and aura cultivation, he gradually broke through and weakened the invisible radiation emitted by Xi Luo, rendering it harmless.

"What about me, werewolf? Great Nine Phoenix Flame Dance Formation—Hundred Turns of the Blazing Peck!"

While Chen Xuanfeng countered Xi Luo's Blade of the Hero, Morova's Crimson Lotus Sword never ceased its movements. Using the epic divine weapon and the moon attribute to transform into a fire bird, this technique would normally be a waste of energy, as even a Blade Master's aura is not inexhaustible. However, within this Domain, Morova's transformation into a fire bird seemed instinctive, not only not consuming extra energy but also continuously absorbing fire elements from the Domain to strengthen the fire bird's power. Chen Xuanfeng changed his sword techniques several times but could not stop Morova's enhancement. Finally, he had to use his strongest technique, "Blade of Cosmic Severance," relying on its transcendent, all-severing intent to completely disperse the flames accumulated on Morova. However, this situation could only last for a moment, as Morova would soon gather flames again to revive the fire bird, and Chen Xuanfeng would have to use "Blade of Cosmic Severance" to disperse it before it grew stronger. The two were locked in this stalemate.

However, although Chen Xuanfeng could simultaneously use two types of aura and had his body transformed by the Dragon Power of the "Abyssal Demon Dragon King," he was ultimately only a Sword Emperor, and his power had been reduced by human transformation magic. If he were facing Morova alone, it would be manageable, but when he had to contend with two Sacred Realm-level combatants at the same time, he inevitably fell into a predicament, only able to defend and hardly able to counterattack. Moreover, as the saying goes, a long defense is bound to fail. Unlike a Blade Master's infinite power, a Sword Emperor's perfect defense would inevitably show flaws as the battle prolonged.

Chen Xuanfeng did not know that many years after his death in his previous life, the old eccentric Zhou Botong of the Quanzhen Sect had created a unique technique called "Left-Right Mutual Combat Technique" on Peach Blossom Island, which allowed one to use both hands independently. Even if he knew, he could not have mastered such a technique, which required a pure heart. Therefore, at this moment, he was relying entirely on his astonishing mental strength to wield both sword and blade simultaneously, his attention rapidly switching between the two sides (similar to the later situation of He Zudao, the Three Saints of Kunlun). However, no matter how fast he switched, every time he clashed with Morova, his "Eight Celestial Vistas Sword Technique" would experience a slight delay.

And coincidentally, the second form of Xi Luo's "Inferno Blade" technique was precisely the kind of all-pervasive attack that could exploit such a flaw.