In the past, the first batch of Inheritors were mostly powerful, but the subsequent ones were mostly peak tier 3 Emperors, with very few at the tier 4. They weren't as highly regarded as before.
Only a few Inheritors, especially those at the tier 5 Emperor level, were truly valued.
These powerful individuals, even at the fifth tier, could rival tier 6 Emperors, earning them respect regardless of their background.
Jian Wushuang casually paid with godstones, received the broken sword, and didn't rush to leave. Instead, he inquired about the origin of the broken sword.
He vaguely remembered the owner of this broken sword.
When he entered the Heavenly Realm, this broken sword belonged to Nie Yuan, if his memory served him right.
Back then, he was puzzled. A tier 4 Emperor carrying a broken sword. Later, he learned at the Shangqing Palace that Nie Yuan was a sword fanatic who had sought his help due to matters involving his Dao Companion.