Against those in the early and middle Fifth Realm, they could still barely hold their own with numbers and battle formations.
But once the level of a "Dao Domain" was involved, ordinary early Fifth Realm cultivators were not even qualified to make a move.
Marquis Purple Thunder quietly landed beside Tie Zhan. The two exchanged a glance, both filled with deep wariness.
Facing this sword venerable suspected of being in the late Fifth Realm, they were forced to swallow their earlier overbearing arrogance and their intention to seize someone outright.
"Senior Sword Venerable," Tie Zhan cupped his hands slightly, his tone much more restrained. "We are only acting on orders."
He turned his hand over and produced a scroll that radiated pale golden light, then respectfully unfurled it. "By the written command of Marquis Tianying and the transfer order of the Heavenly Pivot Institute-the Divine Scion perished in the Canghua Secret Realm. This is a matter of grave importance.
"All sect cultivators who participated in this expedition into the secret realm must cooperate with the Divine Dynasty's investigation."
Tie Zhan steeled himself and continued reading. "Lu Zhen, disciple of the Supreme Unity Mystic Sect, was the only person to emerge alive from the Immortal City.
"Under the Divine Dynasty's laws, he must be brought back to the Heavenly Pivot Institute for detailed questioning. We ask that Senior Sword Venerable... not make things difficult for us."
Marquis Purple Thunder hastily echoed him from the side. "Indeed, Sword Venerable. Divine Duke Wuji is personally looking into this matter. We are merely following the rules."
Everyone turned in unison toward Venerable Xuantian Sword.
What did it matter if they held a Heavenly Pivot Order?
Before a terrifying existence suspected of having comprehended a "Dao Domain," Tie Zhan and his companion could only obediently