Chapter 556: Domain Unfolded, Fierce Demon World

"Is it coming this way?"

Lan Xinzi watched as the 'Four Swords,' propelled by white sword energy, shot directly towards their hiding spot. Her first reaction was, "Who is helping me?" Within half a breath, she dismissed the illusion."Someone wants to use us to be the ones to take the fall!" Lan Xinzi immediately turned to He Yuxing. As she turned, she noticed the man beside her reacting strangely. He Yuxing's body was trembling slightly, as if he was struggling to suppress something. His limbs were gripping the ground rocks tightly, but his back was arched, as if he would spring into the air any second.

"Sit down!" Lan Xinzi instantly panicked. "Don't let them use us; it's not the right time yet!""I… can't… sit…" He Yuxing's temples bulged with veins, and he rasped, "I feel the sword intent within the 'Four Swords,' and it sees me. It's…""Summoning me!""Summoning?" Lan Xinzi's eyes widened in surprise.The next second, the rapidly approaching fierce sword seemed to finally emerge from its daze, trembling excitedly in the air. "Thrum!" Instantly, the void cracked, and the earth disintegrated. Scattered black sword energy lashed out from all directions, forcing the pursuing crowd behind them into a hasty retreat."The 'Four Swords' is active!" Everyone's eyes lit up with fervor. Though some had previously touched or even held the 'Four Swords,' its reaction had never been so violent. Now, just flying in a specific direction caused such a response."What has the 'Four Swords' sensed?" Everyone instinctively grew wary. If things continued this way, wouldn't the wielder of the fierce sword soon appear? What should they do then?

"Chase!" Shielding themselves from the fierce sword's intent with their spiritual energy, the crowd immediately resumed their pursuit.Meanwhile, at the same moment, a pile of rubble along the 'Four Swords'' path exploded, and a white-clad figure soared into the sky. "Four Swords, you are mine!" A roar echoed through the void.Lan Xinzi watched in astonishment as He Yuxing shot into the sky, then, to everyone's disbelief, tightly grasped the 'Four Swords' as it flew past! "Boom!" As expected, the demonic energy that surged into his body at that instant exploded with a deafening roar in the air."Hmph, another fool…" The pursuers behind them stopped, sneering. However, before their taunts subsided, as the demonic energy dissipated, they saw a man, stripped to the waist with only blood-stained tatters of clothing remaining, standing with the fierce sword, his gaze sweeping arrogantly across all directions!

"He's… not dead?" Everyone was stunned. This was the first person to grasp the 'Four Swords' and not be blown apart by the backlash of demonic energy! Not only that, the sword intent emanating from the man, whose body was covered in demonic runes, subtly complemented the 'Four Swords,' giving the impression that they originated from the same source."He Yuxing…" Lan Xinzi's beautiful eyes were filled with shock as she gazed, captivated, at the man standing with the sword in the air. Indeed, He Yuxing, with his black hair flowing amidst the swirling sword energy and the black-serpent-like demonic runes coiling across his entire body, exuded an indescribable wild and untamed aura.He Yuxing lifted the 'Four Swords' with one hand in mid-air. Dark red blood beads seeped from his cracked skin. These blood beads then gathered in the grooves of his streamlined muscles, forming droplets that trickled down his V-line.

"One step forward, death!" He inverted his grip on the sword, holding it with the hilt facing down. With that single declaration, sword intent shattered the eight directions, shaking the entire space until it cracked open like a Bagua sword net.To be honest, He Yuxing did not want to wield the sword. Even without Lan Xinzi saying it, he knew he was being used. But when the 'Four Swords' shot directly towards their hiding spot, the call, originating from the same source as himself, was simply impossible for him to suppress. He had flown out—not entirely by choice, yet also by choice!However, once he had the sword, he had it. Only when the fierce sword was truly in his hand, and he felt the terrifying power to destroy the world at his fingertips, did He Yuxing realize that all his previous worries were unfounded. Anyone, any obstruction… the 'Four Swords' could cleave through it all with a single strike!

"Tap." Those who had been planning to seize the fierce sword in secret instantly halted, frozen in mid-air."He actually got it?""Who is that? Where did this unfamiliar fellow come from?""I don't know, but I'm certain…" The speaker looked at the Bagua sword net, hundreds of meters in radius, expanding from under He Yuxing's feet, with demonic energy visibly rising from its cracks. He couldn't help but swallow hard. "I only know that if we take another step forward, we really… will die, won't we?""Whoosh!" A streak of light burst from the stagnant crowd. Some were intimidated, but others simply defied common sense. Everyone already knew the power of the 'Four Swords'. The person before them was only at the Grandmaster cultivation level; merely suppressing the continuous influx of demonic energy from the fierce sword would have nearly exhausted all his strength. How could he possibly have the energy to unleash the 'Four Swords'' true power?"Stop playing tricks, die!" Golden spiritual energy rippled and exploded in the void, accompanied by a shout. In an instant, the charging figure condensed a scorching energy sphere, like a blazing sun."A firefly's light…" He Yuxing's eyes narrowed, his gaze sharpening. That scorching energy sphere before him… In another time, this Grandmaster might have been able to harm him with such a spiritual technique. But with the 'Four Swords' in hand now, he even felt he didn't need to use the sword at all. A single look would be enough to kill his opponent."Begone!" He tightened his grip. The demonic energy flowing into his body from the inverted 'Four Swords' momentarily stalled, then surged outwards in response to the explosive sword intent, sweeping towards the charging figure like waves crashing against the shore.However, He Yuxing's sword intent had not yet enveloped the approaching person. The black energy rings radiating from the 'Four Swords'' blade had already enveloped the figure before him. In just an instant, "Boom!" The black sword energy that exploded within that person's body, like an expanding hedgehog, instantly shredded their body into fragments of flesh, scattering them in all directions. Only then did He Yuxing's overwhelming sword intent descend. "Thump!" The ground sank, and the fragments of flesh were directly pressed into the soil.The scene instantly became utterly silent. He had merely tightened his hand; he hadn't even lifted the sword. The attacker's body and spirit were utterly destroyed?

"What the hell…" Everyone stared, dumbfounded. Anyone with eyes could easily see that the 'Four Swords'' own power completely surpassed that of its wielder by too much. It didn't even require any action from He Yuxing. Wherever his will went, his thoughts led, and this fierce sword could shatter any enemy before it into dust!"Wait, sword intent!" Finally, someone looked past the dazzling light of the 'Four Swords' and noticed He Yuxing, who had been overshadowed. Although his attack was a beat slower than the fierce sword's, that surging sword intent that pressed the fragments of flesh into the ground…"Grandmaster level?""This guy is actually a Sword Grandmaster!" Everyone's pupils constricted again. Only then did everyone shift their gaze from the 'Four Swords'' blade and see He Yuxing, who was also staring blankly at the 'Four Swords' in mid-air.Grandmaster Sword Intent! It wasn't a spiritual technique, nor any other miscellaneous trick. This pure sword intent could only be comprehended by someone with a profoundly deep understanding of the Way of the Sword itself."Could it be that the minimum requirement to wield the 'Four Swords' is Grandmaster Sword Intent?" Someone mumbled, stunned. If that were true, then none of them, a bunch of clowns, would be qualified to touch that fierce sword.Innate Sword Intent was already hard to find. A Sword Grandmaster…"I'm so jealous."

He Yuxing looked at the group of people who had suddenly become despondent, but said nothing. After this one display with the 'Four Swords,' it had already declared his invincibility among his peers. Why would he bother to spare another glance at these ants before him?He turned his head to the distance. "Senior Red-Robe, do your previous words still count?"The Red-Robes had said earlier: If anyone could claim the 'Four Swords,' they would even escort them, preventing them from being harmed in the White Labyrinth. Everyone turned their heads. At this moment, if the Red-Robes simply nodded, then the 'Four Swords' would be out of reach for everyone else."Lan Ling?" Xin also turned to Lan Ling. Clearly, it was now time for the Red-Robe administrator to speak."Information." Lan Ling did not answer, instead turning her head to look behind her. Though it had only been a short while, that time was enough for the Red-Robes to fully unearth the information on the person who wielded the 'Four Swords'."Yes." One of the Red-Robes stepped forward and stated: "He Yuxing, Grandmaster Heavenly Phenomenon realm, recently broke through; Grandmaster Sword Intent, recently broke through. He is one of the thirty-three inner disciples of the Heavenly Mulberry Spiritual Palace. His innate elemental power is very special: a congealable Sword of Illusion. This indicates top-tier aptitude in the Way of the Sword. The rest of the information is not recorded, but a preliminary observation of the demonic runes on his body suggests they come from the 'Sacrificial Carved Tablet.' In other words, he has comprehended a tiny bit of the Eighth Sword Immortal's sword intent. This should be why he can control the 'Four Swords'.""That's all?" Lan Ling asked."That's all," the Red-Robe replied. "Specific information requires sending someone to the Heavenly Mulberry Spiritual Palace to obtain it. For now, this is all we have available externally.""Investigate immediately!""Yes."Lan Ling paused, then asked, "What about the other one?" She didn't specify, but the Red-Robe already knew she was referring to the woman who had been hiding with He Yuxing."An ordinary Grandmaster, no threat."Lan Ling nodded and waved her hand, and the Red-Robe withdrew. She turned to He Yuxing, who was still waiting, a smile playing on her lips. She called out, "The Red-Robes' promise is, of course, valid!"With a stir, the remaining people who were still waiting immediately grew agitated. This affirmation was tantamount to declaring the final outcome of the 'Four Swords,' wasn't it? So many people here, yet they could only watch helplessly as the man with demonic runes took the sword… and left?

A subtle flicker of joy crossed He Yuxing's eyes. Indeed, he was confident in facing the other contenders for the 'Four Swords,' but this fierce sword… Honestly, the continuous influx of demonic energy into his body was already reaching critical levels. At this moment, he was operating under immense strain. If he were to endure any longer, his body would inevitably explode and he would die. If the Red-Robes kept their promise, he and Lan Xinzi could leave the Sword-Departure Grassland safely. This outcome couldn't be better."Thank you…""But!" Lan Ling interrupted him with a smile, saying, "What we previously said was that if anyone could gain the 'Four Swords'' recognition, the Red-Robes would even escort them out of the White Labyrinth.""And have you truly gained the 'Four Swords'' recognition?"He Yuxing's expression stiffened. As if in response to Lan Ling's words, his chest suddenly vibrated, and he let out a muffled groan, black-red blood oozing from the corner of his lips."He can't hold on!" A sharp-eyed person in mid-air immediately cried out, "This guy is just clinging on! He may have gotten the 'Four Swords,' but his Grandmaster Sword Intent can only protect him through the first wave. How could gaining the 'Four Swords'' recognition be that simple?""Exactly!""This guy is just stubbornly holding on; he's bleeding! He hasn't gained its recognition at all; he's forcibly suppressing the 'Four Swords'' demonic aura!""Let go of the Four Swords, let me try—"He Yuxing couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge these speechless individuals. It was only because the sword was in his hand that everyone followed the Red-Robes' lead. If the sword were in their hands… the expressions on this group of people would surely be another spectacular sight.He stared intently at Red-Robe Lan Ling, saying deeply, "I didn't expect the esteemed Red-Robes to also play such so-called word games.""This is not a game." Lan Ling shook her head calmly. "What we are looking for is the 'Four Swords'' true wielder, not just someone with strong willpower. People like you are a dime a dozen in the White Labyrinth; the Red-Robes have no need to go to great lengths to protect just one of you. And before the 'Four Swords' truly recognizes a master…" Lan Ling smiled and said, "It's merely a higher-grade treasure. Contention is the inevitable path for a supreme treasure to emerge, and we, the Red-Robes, will not interfere."The people in mid-air immediately grew excited. The Red-Robes' words were practically a tacit affirmation of everyone's right to contend for the 'Four Swords'. And as long as the final outcome had not been decided, even if the man with demonic runes obtained the 'Four Swords,' he would not escape a deadly predicament! They couldn't win by quality, but surely their combined numbers could overwhelm this person, who was on the verge of death from holding the fierce sword?

"A bunch of failures!" He Yuxing was finally enraged by the ugly faces of the people before him. "'The 'Four Swords' is here! Whoever wants it, come and get it!'" He tilted the sword slightly, and Grandmaster Sword Intent descended from the sky, while vast demonic energy surged from the blade, swirling and entering his body."Thrum!" At this instant, all the spirit masters' swords across the Sword-Departure Grassland trembled, and even famous swords were affected. The demonic energy that had entered He Yuxing's body, after lying dormant for a few breaths, finally erupted explosively. In an instant, residual demonic energy from a radius of several tens of miles was summoned, rising in an ethereal mist to form a gigantic black demonic sphere, encompassing nearly half of the Sword-Departure Grassland."A… domain?" It wasn't just the younger generation who were shocked. Even all the Red-Robes themselves were momentarily startled by the power of the 'Four Swords'. He Yuxing was merely at the Grandmaster Heavenly Phenomenon realm. Yet, upon grasping the fierce sword, he had actually unleashed a domain no weaker than that of a King's Throne domain?"Seizing the sword… is that it?" Crimson light flared in He Yuxing's eyes. He suspended the sword point-down in the air, his hands hovering, completely immersed in this domain that belonged solely to the 'Four Swords'. At this moment, He Yuxing was the master!"Come!""Come and fight!"With a roar, He Yuxing clenched his fingers into a fist and nodded his head slightly. The black demonic sphere, covering nearly half of the Sword-Departure Grassland, suddenly vibrated, solidifying completely.—Domain Unfurl: Fierce Demon World!"Hiss, hiss, hiss…" Suddenly, black sword energy burst forth from various points in the void, instantly tearing the astonished group of people not far from He Yuxing into fragments of flesh.At this moment, all was silent. Blood blossoms splattered, withered, and everything seemed peaceful, yet beautiful.