Chu Fengmian’s mind stirred, and he suddenly spoke.
When Chu Fengmian first obtained the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, it was because his abilities were inadequate that the sword remained sealed within him.
Only when Chu Fengmian infiltrated the Six Paths Demon Gate and faced the Sky Demon Venerable, did he have no choice but to wield the Demon Sword. However, that time came at a great cost, leaving him severely injured and stranded on the Ancient Monster Continent.
But now, Chu Fengmian’s prowess has changed immensely; his strength surpasses even that of ordinary Heavenly Human Realm warriors.
Even though the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword is a demon sword, Chu Fengmian is confident that he can control it.
The Blood Slaughter Demon Sword is the most terrifying Spirit Sword Chu Fengmian knows. He initially thought it was a Spiritual Artifact, but now, having seen genuine Immortal Artifacts, he understands that even some so-called Immortal Artifacts don’t possess the power of this Blood Slaughter Demon Sword.
The first time Chu Fengmian used the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, he slayed the Sky Demon Venerable with one strike.
If he could truly control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, Chu Fengmian’s strength would become infinitely more formidable.
Xing Xuan had not woken up for a long time, and Chu Fengmian had forgotten about this matter. But now, with Xing Xuan awakening, Chu Fengmian suddenly inquired.
"To control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword? With your current strength, indeed, you’re almost there."
Xing Xuan pondered for a moment and replied.
"But do you know, to control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, you must pass its test first."
"Test?"
Chu Fengmian frowned.
He didn’t know that controlling the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword required a test.
The Blood Slaughter Demon Sword is a renowned demon sword in the Nine Domains. Every person who possessed it would become a Slaughter Blood Sword Demon solely obsessed with killing, their power terrifying to the extreme.
Throughout Nine Domains’ history, countless known geniuses and strong warriors have fallen to this Blood Slaughter Demon Sword.
Yet he hadn’t heard of any test.
Indeed, those who truly controlled the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword all became madmen obsessed with killing, leaving hardly any records about the sword.
"Actually, this sword isn’t truly a demon sword. The term ’demon sword’ is merely because those people couldn’t pass the test and were ultimately corrupted by Demon Intent, becoming insane."
Xing Xuan spoke with some disdain. He was extremely displeased with the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword being called a demon sword.
"Unable to pass the test, corrupted by Demon Intent?"
Chu Fengmian muttered to himself.
"With your current strength, you can indeed attempt the test, but you cannot access the test site yet."
Xing Xuan stated.
"Test site? Where is it?"
Chu Fengmian frowned.
To control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, a test is required, in a test location that Chu Fengmian can’t access yet?
"Heavenly Nine Domains."
Xing Xuan responded.
"The test site is within the Heavenly Nine Domains. If you enter the Heavenly Nine Domains, I can lead you there for the test. But currently, Heavenly Nine Domains is sealed; you have no chance of entering."
"Within the Heavenly Nine Domains? Is the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword from the Heavenly Nine Domains?"
Chu Fengmian spoke in mild surprise.
He had guessed the sword’s origin was astonishingly grand, otherwise it wouldn’t be this powerful.
Even Chu Fengmian dared not rashly control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, after paying too high a price last time and nearly perishing.
To find it originates from the mystical Heavenly Nine Domains still surprised Chu Fengmian.
"Indeed, much of the current Nine Domains inheritance also comes from the Heavenly Nine Domains. For instance, the Seven Major Sects of Nine Domains are interlinked with the Heavenly Nine Domains. Even your master, the Sword Dao Master, is one of the Heavenly Nine Domains’ giants."
Xing Xuan divulged, knowing more secrets than Chu Fengmian, even regarding the mysterious Heavenly Nine Domains, due to the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword being from there.
"The Heavenly Nine Domains vanished thousands of years ago; there’s presently no way to enter them."
Chu Fengmian pondered then spoke.
He wished to control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword, but testing requires entering the Heavenly Nine Domains, whose portal has been gone for millennia.
Chu Fengmian finds no way to the Heavenly Nine Domains, let alone the test.
Thus, right now, Chu Fengmian has no way to control the Blood Slaughter Demon Sword. He may attempt to force control but fears becoming another Slaughter Blood Sword Demon, obsessed only with killing.
"Although there’s no way in Nine Domains, finding a route in the other three Great Saint Domains should be simpler."
Xing Xuan spoke calmly.
"Moreover, the current upheaval in Nine Domains actually foretells the imminent opening of the Heavenly Nine Domains’ portal. Soon, the Heavenly Nine Domains should re-emerge."
"The Heavenly Nine Domains are about to re-emerge?"
The news startled Chu Fengmian, causing his expression to change abruptly.
The emergence of the Heavenly Nine Domains is earth-shattering, especially for Chu Fengmian and the Sword Dao Sect—it forebodes immense danger.
The Sword Dao Sect and Chu Fengmian, the disciple of its Sword Dao Master, have always been thorns in the Heavenly Nine Domains’ side. Jian Ling previously warned Chu Fengmian about being wary of people from the Heavenly Nine Domains.
With the Heavenly Nine Domains remaining hidden, Chu Fengmian paid it no mind, but Xing Xuan’s revelation that Nine Domains’ upheaval indicates its re-emergence?
That signifies its imminent return.
"Must quickly return to Nine Domains."
Chu Fengmian accelerated his Tunneling Light, knowing the Sword Dao Sect may be the first target upon the Heavenly Nine Domains’ return. He must return to Nine Domains to make arrangements and move the Sword Dao Sect out of Nine Domains.
Heavenly Nine Domains, once one of the Saint Domains, its strength—legend has it—surpasses the current Three Great Saint Domains.
The Sword Dao Sect’s present strength simply cannot withstand Heavenly Nine Domains. A few Heavenly Human Realm strong warriors could effortlessly sweep through the Sword Dao Sect.
Though rare in Great Luo Heavenly Star Domain, such Heavenly Human Realm warriors are likely abundant in a Saint Domain like Heavenly Nine Domains.
Previously, in the Xuan Whale Secret Vault, a gaping rift suddenly opened, spewing hundreds of Heavenly Human Realm warriors, a sight Chu Fengmian vividly recalls.