Li Meishan and the others' expressions turned extremely ugly upon hearing this.
He hadn't used the Power of Origin?
Their obsession with the Xuanhuang Origin Fragment stemmed partly from the fact that it was crucial for advancing to the Ninth Realm, and partly because possessing the Power of Origin would immediately cause their strength to soar.
This effect was not particularly obvious among low-level cultivators.
The power was too profound and its level too high for them to use properly. Its only benefit was that it accelerated their usual cultivation speed.
But once they reached the Seventh Realm and above, the difference between possessing the Power of Origin and not possessing it became enormous!
"But Jiang Zhi actually didn't use that power?"
"He defeated the six of us with ease while not using a sword, despite having the cultivation of the Sixth Heaven of the Eighth Realm after his fall in realm?"
They began to understand why the Great Cultivators in Astray who had come into contact with Jiang Zhi simply stopped coming as soon as they heard he would be making a personal appearance this time.
Those who proved the Dao through killing possessed the most terrifying combat strength, but were also the most likely to die prematurely.
And this plain-looking white-robed man before them had fought his way to the Ninth Realm!
Of the five people, some were heavily injured while others had suffered lighter wounds.
After exchanging glances, Li Meishan spoke again as their representative. "The Dao Sect Junior Uncle truly lives up to his reputation. We offended you greatly. We shall take our leave."
The Eighth Realm Sword Cultivator who was still being held by the throat revealed boundless fury and confusion in his eyes.
No! You're just abandoning me, aren't you?!
This showed just how