How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

Deep within the secluded mountain forest, a group of men in black were discussing something...

"Captain Youming, we have already lost twenty-two people in this secret realm. The ten disciples we infiltrated into the Blazing Fire Sect, plus the twenty of our own Heavenly Demon Sect members, now only eight of us are left. The team led by the senior disciple of the inner sect and the team that intercepted the Heavenly Demon Sect and Hundred Flowers Valley have all perished."

"The news coming from the Blazing Fire Sect is that they were all killed by those five disciples from the Myriad Laws Sect. They may have been exposed. I suggest we suspend this operation."

"So what if we're exposed? What's there to worry about? Once we get out, we'll just say that everyone was fighting over resources. What can they do to us?"

"However, we know very little about the Myriad Laws Sect. Let's report this to the Sect Master after we leave, and let him decide!"

"Let's head towards the exit of the secret realm now! We'll leave once the secret realm ends."

The eight people had not gone far when they discovered a man sitting cross-legged, healing his injuries.

Li Haoyang noticed someone watching him, then slowly opened his eyes. He found a group of men in black scrutinizing him.

Who are you?

Why are you staring at me like that?

"You must not kill me, I am the eldest prince of the Tianyu Dynasty."

The men in black exchanged glances and chuckled casually, "Tsk tsk tsk! The eldest prince of the mighty Tianyu Dynasty has fallen to such a state, how laughable."

Upon hearing this, Li Haoyang thought of Mu Qingcheng and her group again, and then shouted angrily: "It's all Mu Qingcheng's and those few bastards from the Wanfa Sect's fault."

Upon hearing the words "Myriad Laws Sect," the men in black exchanged glances. "It seems our prince of the Heavenly Decree Dynasty has been bullied," the leader of the men in black asked.

"Whether I'm bullied or not is none of your business. Who are you anyway?"

"Who we are is unimportant; what matters is whether the Crown Prince desires revenge."

"Are you really willing to help me? But what do I need to give in return?"

"Your Highness is indeed clever. We can help you take revenge after we get out, but the price for revenge is that you must submit to us."

"Impossible. I don't even know who you are, so how can I believe what you're saying?"

After a moment's thought, the leader of the men in black said, "Let's change back into our clothes! We'll have to change again when we go out anyway."

"Your Highness, we are from the Heavenly Demon Sect. So, do you want revenge? Now you believe we can help you, right?"

"The Heavenly Demon Sect? A mere top-tier sect claims it can help me avenge myself? You're probably dreaming. The Myriad Laws Sect has a sage among its members," Li Haoyang said disdainfully.

"Who told you that our Heavenly Demon Sect lacks the ability to deal with a Saint? If you're willing to cooperate, we can even help you ascend to the throne. How about it?"

Upon hearing the word "empire," Li Haoyang's eyes lit up instantly. "Are you serious?"

"Of course, but only if you submit to my Heavenly Demon Sect."

"If I want my father to deal with the Myriad Laws Sect, he definitely won't agree. With the little power I have, when will I be able to take revenge?" Li Haoyang pondered for a moment and said.

"Alright, I promise you, but you must also promise me that you will help me ascend the throne."

"Rest assured, Your Highness, our Heavenly Demon Sect keeps its word."

"After the secret realm ends, that bitch Mu Qingcheng will probably come to my Tianyu Dynasty to annul the engagement. I hope you can arrange for someone to intercept and kill them on the way."

"We'll discuss this matter in detail. After we leave, you'll come back to the sect with us first."

"Can."

The eighth floor of the Sword Tower.

Ning Tian and Mu Qingcheng both woke up.

"The time was too short; I could only grasp the general outline. This time, I've only gained a deeper understanding of swordsmanship," Mu Qingcheng said.

Suddenly, the wisp of sword intent that had been suspended in mid-air instantly pierced into Su Qingruo's brow.

Su Qingruo opened her eyes and murmured, "The Soaring Cloud Sword Technique?"

Ning Tian and Mu Qingcheng both took a liking to Su Qingruo. Ning Tian said, "Junior sister, you are really amazing. You have grasped it in such a short time."

"Junior Sister has a sword-bone body and a natural affinity for swords. It's normal that we are not as good as Junior Sister Qingruo in swordsmanship."

"Qingruo thanks her senior brothers and sisters for their praise."

At this moment, the corridor leading to the ninth floor slowly opened, and Ning Tian and Mu Qingcheng were also teleported out of the sword tower.

"Senior Brother, Senior Sister Qingcheng, you're out! Where's Junior Sister Qingruo?" Kunkun and the monk immediately came over and asked.

"Junior Sister Qingruo is still inside. She has comprehended the sword intent of the eighth level and is now on her way to the ninth level."

"I knew it! The eighth level was designed for Junior Sister Qingruo!" Kun Kun exclaimed excitedly.

"Junior Sister Qingruo possesses a sword-like spirit; in terms of swordsmanship, we are indeed all inferior to her," the mage echoed.

Suddenly, someone shouted: "Look everyone, someone has made it to the ninth floor!"

Everyone sighed in amazement.

"This is too incredible!"

"Comparing yourself to others can be infuriating. They can easily reach the eighth or ninth floor, while I can't even get to the fourth."

"Hmph! With your looks, you should take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror."

Upon reaching the ninth floor, Su Qingruo looked around. The space on the ninth floor was not large and was easily visible. In the middle, there was only an altar with three items on it: a longsword, a book, and a spatial ring. There was nothing else on the altar.

Just as Su Qingruo was about to approach, an old voice suddenly rang out: "A very good little girl, with sword bones and a Dao body, a natural talent for sword practice."

"Who...who is speaking?"

Su Qingruo slowly backed away, nervously looking around.

Suddenly, a spirit slowly appeared above the offering table. Startled, Su Qingruo took several steps back and cautiously asked, "..."

"Senior, who are you?"

Why are you here?

"Who I am is not important. It has been almost 100,000 years. You are the first person to come here."

"Almost a hundred thousand years? Senior, you've been here for a hundred thousand years?"

"That's right, I've been waiting here for the successor of the Lingyun Sword Sect for nearly 100,000 years, and today I've finally waited for you."

"Lingyun Sword Sect?"

"Senior, why has the Lingyun Sword Sect become a secret realm?"

"Ah! It's a long story... Since little girl, you want to hear it, then I'll tell you the story briefly!"

"More than 90,000 years ago, the Demon Realm opened a passage in the Eastern Region, and a large number of demons entered the Eastern Region through the passage. At that time, the entire Eastern Region was devastated."

Seeing this scene, the other three domains, including the Central Continent, knew they could no longer stand idly by. Otherwise, the entire Xuanhuang Continent would be wiped out by the demons, domain by domain, and no one would escape. So each domain elected a temporary domain lord to lead its sects in a united fight against the demons. Our Lingyun Sword Sect is the domain lord of the Eastern Domain.

"In this battle, the Demon Clan sent three Demon Emperors. Fortunately, the three Great Emperors from Central Continent had not yet gone to the starry sky. Although our three Great Emperors killed the three Demon Emperors, they also suffered very serious injuries to their very essence. They had to burn their essence to kill the three Demon Emperors. Before they died, the three Great Emperors used all their power to seal the passage."

"This battle decimated the entire Eastern Region, turning what was once a land rich in spiritual energy into a barren wasteland."

"Of the 100,000 disciples of our Sword Sect who went down the mountain, not one has returned. Many sects have suffered the same fate as us, their lineages being wiped out."

"Among the entire Lingyun Sword Sect, I was the only Supreme Elder who survived this battle by fighting until my physical body shattered. After returning to the Lingyun Sword Sect, I used my remaining strength to seal the entire sect and turn it into a secret realm."

"The sword intent of the founding patriarch, Emperor Lingyun, protects this place in the back mountain, which is why my remnant soul was able to hide in the sword tower and wait for the successor of my Lingyun Sword Sect to appear. I have been waiting for nearly 100,000 years."

"So you are the Supreme Elder of the Lingyun Sword Sect, Senior. This junior greets you."

Su Qingruo sincerely bowed to this senior human. His act of risking his life to protect humanity was enough for her to admire him.

"Little girl, get up quickly! No need for formalities."

"On the offering table lies the sword I used in my lifetime, a copy of the Lingyun Sword Manual, and in the ring are the resources of the entire Lingyun Sword Sect, as well as some of my own resources. From today onwards, you are the sole successor of my Lingyun Sword Sect. I hope that in the future you can bring glory to my Lingyun Sword Sect and make it famous throughout the entire Xuanhuang Continent. Little girl, come quickly and accept my inheritance!"

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, senior, but I have already joined the Myriad Laws Sect and will never join any other sect in this lifetime."