“Elder yton, how can one cultivate the Realm of Swords and des?” White Tiger asked.


    “It is not something that can be achieved overnight,” yton Acevedo shook his head slightly. “To cultivate the Realm of Swords and des, one must firstprehend the intent of the sword and de.”


    “The intent of the sword and de?” Everyone was puzzled.


    “Senior, what exactly is the intent of the sword and de?” White Tiger continued.


    “The des we usually form with Chi power or materialize with spiritual power, do they count as de spirit?”


    Everyone, including Casey, turned to look at yton Acevedo, eager to know the answer.


    The first time they encountered de spirit was at Canyon View Institute when Elder Xavier took them to Sword Hill. There, just byprehending the intent of the sword and de, they could enhance their cultivation levels.


    Then, in the tower at Five Elements Realm, they once again felt the so-called intent of the sword and de, which simrly boosted everyone’s cultivation.


    “Of course not!” yton Acevedo continued. “The so-called intent of the sword and de is intangible yet more powerful than tangible forms. It cannot be seen or touched, but it truly exists!”


    “The intent of the sword and de can kill invisibly and help oneprehend the true essence of swords and des, enhancing one’s understanding and mastery.”


    After speaking, he pointed to a tree not far away. “Let me demonstrate how sword intent can kill invisibly.”


    As soon as he finished speaking, a murderous aura emanated from him. The next moment, the tree was cut in half at the waist, the cut smooth as a mirror, as if sliced by a sharp sword.


    “Hmm?”


    Everyone, including Billy, was stunned. Although with their strength, cutting down that tree was a piece of cake, yton Acevedo hadn’t moved an inch. Moreover, nothing tangible had shed by the tree trunk, making it impossible for it to be a result of materialized spiritual power.


    “So amazing?” ck Tortoise couldn’t help but say. “If one cultivates de spirit, wouldn’t it be easy tounch surprise attacks? It’s impossible to guard against!”


    “In theory, yes,” yton Acevedo responded. “However, your strength must not be significantly lower than your opponent’s; otherwise, it’s useless as you won’t even break through their defensive aura.”


    “Alright,” ck Tortoise shrugged.


    “Senior, how can one cultivate the intent of the sword and de?” Ian de asked.


    “It’s not difficult. If you’re interested, I can teach you…” yton Acevedo began to say.


    Before he could finish, a powerful aura swept in from the horizon, enveloping the entire sect courtyard in no time.


    “Hmm?” Billy and the others were taken aback.


    “It should be someone from the Institute!” yton Acevedo looked up at the sky. “They’ve sent such powerful figures; they are determined!”


    “Elder yton, what is their cultivation level?” Azure Dragon asked.


    “If I’m not mistaken, it should be one of the four monsters from Grand Scribe Pavilion!” yton Acevedo’s tone was slightly serious. “Half step into seventh-rank Perfection Emptiness Realm!”


    “So strong?!” Everyone was stunned.


    “Does Yheng Institute really have such powerful people?” White Tiger couldn’t help but add.


    “Don’t underestimate Yheng Institute. As the overlord of Great Green Star Domain, they didn’t earn that title through empty boasts!” yton Acevedo responded.


    “Senior, please watch over them for me…” Billy pointed to Casey and the others.


    “They’re here for you. Do you n to show yourself?” yton Acevedo interrupted him.


    “Since they’re here for me, if I don’t show up, they won’t leave peacefully!” Billy responded. “And I can’t let Sword Sect suffer because of me.”


    “If you get taken by the Institute, you might lose your life!” yton Acevedo continued.


    “That depends on whether they have the strength to take me!” A cold gleam shed in Billy’s eyes.


    “You have some courage!” yton Acevedo waved his hand. “Go ahead; as long as I’m here, your people will be safe!”


    “Thank you!” Billy cupped his hands and flew into the air.


    “Boss, be careful!” Casey and the others shouted.Property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    They didn’t follow because they knew they would only be a burden. Staying behind would prevent them from distracting their Boss.


    Meanwhile, Dorian Acevedo led a group of Sword Sect elders into the air, each with a slightly serious expression.


    “Mr. Billy, why are you here?” Jimmy Acevedo was slightly surprised to see Billy.


    “Yheng Institute’s target is me; it’s inappropriate for me not to show up,” Billy smiled faintly.


    “Mr. Billy, their strength is not weak; you should go to Elder yton…” Dorian Acevedo began.


    “Thank you for your concern, Sect Master. It’s alright,” Billy replied.


    As they spoke, Yheng Institute’s group appeared within sight. There were only ten people in total! But none were weak; all were at leastte-stage Entering Emptiness Realm!


    Leading them was an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in white robes-one of Grand Scribe Pavilion’s four pirs, Maverick! He was atte-stage sixth-rank Perfection Emptiness Realm!


    Besides him were one fifth-rank Perfection Emptiness Realm cultivator, two fourth-rank cultivators, three second-rank cultivators, two half-step Perfection Emptiness Realm cultivators, and one ninth-rank Entering Emptiness Realm cultivator.


    As the rulers of this star domain, Yheng Institute truly lived up to their reputation!


    “May I ask who is visiting Sword Sect?” Dorian Acevedo cupped his hands and asked.


    “Our target is him. If Sword Sect doesn’t want trouble, you’d better step aside!” Maverick immediately recognized Billy from his portrait.


    “I’m sorry, Mr. Billy is an honored guest of Sword Sect…” Dorian Acevedo frowned slightly.


    “I’ll ask only once: does Sword Sect want to protect him or face annihtion?” Maverick interrupted sternly.


    “Your tone is too arrogant!” Dorian Acevedo responded coldly.


    “So it seems Sword Sect wants to protect him?” Maverick nced at Dorian Acevedo.


    “I’ve said Mr. Billy is a friend of Sword Sect!” Dorian Acevedo replied firmly.


    “Very well!” Maverick responded. “Then we’ll destroy Sword Sect first before dealing with him!”


    “What arrogance! Do you think you can destroy Sword Sect? Ridiculous!” Jimmy Acevedo shouted.


    “What if I join in?” At that moment, another old voice sounded as a hunchbacked elder appeared in everyone’s view.


    “Hmm?” The Sword Sect members frowned simultaneously.


    The neer’s cultivation was no less than Maverick’s-also half step into seventh-rank Perfection Emptiness Realm-undoubtedly another pir of Grand Scribe Pavilion.


    “Is this enough now?” The hunchbacked elder named Boone spoke calmly.


    Before he finished speaking, a sharp de light shed towards him, tearing through the void-Cracked Sky!


    For Billy, there was no turning back with Yheng Institute; he only needed to ensure Harleen and Casey’s safety. As for everything else, he’d strike first!


    “You overestimate yourself!” Boone frowned and raised his hand to block. With seemingly little effort, he easily deflected Billy’s attack; the de light shattered instantly.


    The powerful shockwave sent Billy flying hundreds of meters back while Boone merely steadied himself with a slight sway.