The Emperor Sword Sect had become the dominant force in the Burial Sword Land for a time, and it was only natural that they were strong.
But the other three Sword Sects were also among the top three forces in the Burial Sword Land. Yet during the confrontation just now,
though they were furious, they had still been suppressed by the Emperor Sword Sect.
Especially after that last remark, none of the three Sword Sects had argued back. That meant the Emperor Sword Sect not only had the standing to say such things, but the strength to back them up.
This was... a crushing disparity!
"Let me explain it this way. These three Sword Sects rank among the top five in the Burial Sword Land because their overall strength puts them in that position among the Sword Sects."
"But it's not because their strength is close to the Emperor Sword Sect's that they rank there."
"The Emperor Sword Sect has held onto the position of the top Sword Sect all these years without anyone being able to shake it for one reason alone: they're strong enough."
"Strong enough that the other four of the top five Sword Sects, even working together, still wouldn't be a match for the Emperor Sword Sect." Old Beggar explained it to Chen Changan.
By the sound of it, the Emperor Sword Sect's strength was no ordinary thing. They were overwhelmingly strong!
"You said their overall strength puts them in the top five. Does that mean there are individuals who are stronger than them?" Chen Changan asked.
"There are."
"For instance, me."
"I don't belong to any Sword Sect or Aristocratic Clan, but even the strongest members of these three Sword Sects are no match for me."
"The Emperor Sword Sect has seven or eight people